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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1200 G. Street NW, Suite 325 |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 34810-12
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6. House ID# 310390000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2026 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Royal Kastens, III, Vice President, Global Public Policy and Advocacy |
Date | 10/20/2026 9:05:42 AM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.8845, Commerce Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, NIST semiconductor research priorities; NSTC implementation; American Artificial Intelligence Exports Program; NIST cybersecurity framework for semiconductor manufacturing; Bureau of Industry and Security export licensing policy and industry consultation
H.R.9495, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027, Research consortium related issues
H.R.9022, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, Research and development related issues
Monitor semiconductor industry related issues, as follows:
Public Law 119-103, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
H.R.8495, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027
H.R.9310, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
H.R.9171, Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
H.R.9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
H.R.8595, National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Royal |
Kastens |
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Ben |
Kallen |
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Scarlett |
Bickerton |
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Marc |
Coldiron |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to IP policy impacting the semiconductor industry
Right-to-repair related issues
H.R.8800/S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, Government Purpose Rights provisions and proposed Amendment #6691 related issues
Monitor the following:
H.R.1109/S.3826, Litigation Transparency Act of 2025, Entirety
H.R.7404/S.3821, Fair Repair Act, Entirety
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Royal |
Kastens |
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Scarlett |
Bickerton |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Microelectronics supply chain related issues and initiatives
H.R.8800/S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, Government Purpose Rights provisions and proposed Amendment #6691 related issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Royal |
Kastens |
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Ben |
Kallen |
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Scarlett |
Bickerton |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Critical mineral extraction and processing related issues
Project Vault, Critical mineral related issues
Grid Capacity related issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Natl Security Council (NSC), State - Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Royal |
Kastens |
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Ben |
Kallen |
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Scarlett |
Bickerton |
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Marc |
Coldiron |
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Mary |
Bischoping |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to chemical regulations; and industry regulatory related issues
Toxic Substances Control Act, Reauthorization related issues
Issues related to EU REACH PFAS restrictions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), State - Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Royal |
Kastens |
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Kallen |
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Scarlett |
Bickerton |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME), Advanced industry workforce issues
The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program issues
H-1B program related issues
H.R.4393, DIGNITY Act, American Workers and Unleashing American Prosperity and American Competitiveness provisions
H.R.9438, SKILL Act, Entirety
S.5518, Make AI Work for Americans Act, Workforce development related issues
Monitor the following:
H.R.8013, Keep Innovators in America Act, Entirety
S.4810, CHIPS Training in America Act, Entirety
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Royal |
Kastens |
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Christina |
Banoub |
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Scarlett |
Bickerton |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Public Law 117-167, CHIPS and Science Act, Implementation related issues; and Trajectory of the CHIPS research and development program
NIST cyber security framework for semiconductor manufacturing
Microelectronics supply chain related issues and initiatives
National Quantum Initiative related issues
Memory Chip supply related issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Royal |
Kastens |
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Ben |
Kallen |
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Scarlett |
Bickerton |
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Christina |
Banoub |
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Marc |
Coldiron |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (IRC Section 48D) issues
H.R.6055/S.1642, SEMI Investment Act, Entirety
H.R.9438, Supporting Knowledge through Industry-Led Learning Act (SKILL Act), Entirety
H.R.8780, Critical Mineral and Extraction Tax Parity Act, Entirety
Critical mineral supply, Tax related issues
Monitor the following:
H.R.33/S.199, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States, Entirety
H.R.802, Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research Act of 2025 (STAR Act of 2025), Entirety
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Royal |
Kastens |
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Ben |
Kallen |
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Scarlett |
Bickerton |
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Christina |
Banoub |
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Mary |
Bischoping |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Public Law 115-232, John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Export Control Reform Act of 2018; Implementation; Potential controls on emerging and foundational technologies; Issues related to export licenses; Ongoing trade investigations concerning semiconductors and semiconductor inputs; and Global semiconductor supply chain related issues
H.R.3447/S.1705, Chip Security Act, Entirety
H.R.6058/S.5400, Semiconductor Technology Resilience, Integrity, and Defense Enhancement Act (STRIDE Act), Entirety
H.R.8287, Semiconductor Controls Effectiveness Act of 2026, Entirety
H.R.8170, Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware Act (MATCH Act), Entirety
Memory Chip supply related issues
Artificial Intelligence Exports program related issues
H.R.6207/S.3301, Chip EQUIP Act, Entirety
H.R.6875/S.4456, AI OVERWATCH Act, Entirety
H.R.8800/S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, Export Controls provisions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Royal |
Kastens |
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Scarlett |
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Marc |
Coldiron |
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Mary |
Bischoping |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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