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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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| Address1 | 1201 New York Ave NW #400 |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401103311-125
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6. House ID# 426000012
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2019 |
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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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| 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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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: Joel Widder |
Date | 4/28/2021 9:14:45 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
FY20 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill - funding for NOAA programs related to IUU enforcement, sustainable seafood, marine debris, STEM education, marine sanctuaries, and other ocean conservation programs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Joel |
Widder |
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Detailee to Senate Appropriations Committee, former Deputy Director for Legislative and Public Affairs, National Science Foundation |
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Meg |
Thompson |
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Former Professional Staff Member House and Senate Appropriations Committees |
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Mark |
Marin |
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Staff Director, House Science, Space & Technology Committee |
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
National Park Service and EPA - reduction of plastics in the oceans and environment
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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 |
Joel |
Widder |
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Detailee for Senate Appropriations Committee, former Deputy Director for Legislative and Public Affairs, National Science Foundation |
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Meg |
Thompson |
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former Professional Staff Member, House and Senate Appropriations Committee |
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Mark |
Marin |
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Staff Director, House Science, Space & Technology Committee |
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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. ___ Marine Aquaculture Legislation
S. 910, the National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act sponsored by Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Brian Schatz (D-HI). This bill would authorize appropriations for the Sea Grant until FY 2024;
S. 877, the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act sponsored by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), which would prohibit the sale of shark fins or products containing shark fins;
S. 494, the American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act, sponsored by Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Ed Markey (D-MA). This bill would establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee to assist in the awarding of fisheries research and development grants by NOAA;
S. 914, the Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act, sponsored by Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA). This bill would reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 and the establishment of a National Water Center;
S. 906, the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, sponsored by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV). This bill Direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a transition program to facilitate the adoption of alternative fishing gear and to make grants to affected fishers through the Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program and prohibit the use of large-scale driftnet fishing not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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 |
Joel |
Widder |
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former detailee to Senate Appropriations Committee, former Deputy Director for Legislative and Public Affairs, National Science Foundation |
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Meg |
Thompson |
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former Professional Staff Member, House and Senate Appropriations Committees |
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Mark |
Marin |
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Staff Director, House Science, Space & Technology Committee |
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
S. 910, the National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act sponsored by Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Brian Schatz (D-HI). This bill would authorize appropriations for the Sea Grant until FY 2024;
S. 914, the Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act, sponsored by Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA). This bill would reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 and the establishment of a National Water Center;
S. ___ Marine Aquaculture Legislation - permitting, regulations, and research components
climate research activities at NSF, NOAA and NASA
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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 |
Joel |
Widder |
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former detailee Senate Appropriations Committee, former Deputy Director for Legislative and Public Affairs, National Science Foundation |
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Meg |
Thompson |
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Former Professional Staff Member, House and Senate Appropriations Committees |
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Mark |
Marin |
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Staff Director, House Science, Space & Technology Committee |
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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
NOAA ocean/coastal extramural programs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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 |
Joel |
Widder |
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Former Detailee, Senate Appropriations Committee, former Deputy Director Legislative and Public Affairs, National Science Foundation |
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Meg |
Thompson |
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Former Professional Staff Member, House and Senate Appropriations Committees |
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Mark |
Marin |
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Staff Director, House Science, Space & Technology Committee |
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
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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
27. Add the following 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?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |