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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1800 Grant Street |
Address2 | Suite 800 |
| City | DENVER |
State | CO |
Zip Code | 80203 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39371-12
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6. House ID# 334500000
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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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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: Danielle Radovich Piper |
Date | 10/20/2026 9:15:10 PM |
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
Expressed support for DoD Office of Naval Research Funding
Expressed support for Nursing Education funding
Expressed support for aerospace and bioscience equipment funding
Expressed support for NIH
Expressed support for the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Health
Expressed support for HHS programs
Expressed support for additional funding for Congressionally Directed Medical Research programs
Expressed support for Defense Health Combat Causality Care programs
Expressed support for language to prevent federal agencies from setting standard indirect cost rates
Expressed support for NOAAs Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
Expressed support for NOAAs Cooperative Institutes
Expressed support for NOAAs Regional Integrated Sciences Assessments program
Expressed support for NASA
Expressed support for NASAs Science Mission Directorate
Expressed support for NASA Heliophysics and the DYNAMIC mission
Expressed support for NSF
Expressed support for NSFs Physics Frontier Centers
Expressed support for funding NSF directorates at the levels appropriated to by the Congress
Expressed support for NIST
Expressed support for DOEs Office of Science
Expressed support for federal quantum research initiatives
Expressed support for DOD University Research Initiatives
Expressed support for Navy University Research Initiatives
Expressed support for Pell Grants
Expressed support for Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
Expressed support for TRIO programs
Expressed support for Title VI and Fullbright Hays Programs
Expressed support for Federal Work Study
Expressed support for existing research, infrastructure, and workforce training activities at federal research agencies
Expressed support for Public Health Training Centers
Expressed support for HRSA health workforce programs
Expressed support for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Expressed support for MSI funding
Expressed support for CDC Injury Community Research Centers
Discussed CU grant terminations and modifications
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
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 |
Heather |
Bene |
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Brett |
Roude |
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Annie |
Larson |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Expressed support for the CDC Research Prevention Centers programs
Expressed support for continued mandatory funding for HRSA workforce programs.
Expressed support for ARPA-H programs and authorization
Expressed support for the NIH research programs
Expressed support for HRSA research projects
Expressed support for Nursing Research Programs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Brett |
Roude |
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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
Expressed support for U.S. Air Force ROTC
Expressed support for National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity
Expressed support for the Defense Health Agency research programs for United States Indo-Pacific Command
Expressed support for traumatic brain injury research for military personnel
Expressed support for DODs Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative
Expressed support for the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program
Expressed support for U.S. Space Force
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Brett |
Roude |
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Heather |
Bene |
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Annie |
Larson |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Expressed support for extending telehealth waivers
Support the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act and support the number of Medicare Graduate Medicare Education Slots
Expressed concerns over proposals to limit Medicaid Physician Supplemental Payments
Expressed support for the Rural Health Transformation Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Brett |
Roude |
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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
Expressed support for reauthorizing NASA
Expressed support for reauthorizing the National Quantum Initiative Act
Expressed support for the Cooperative Institute Act of 2026
Expressed support for the New Essential Education Discoveries Act
Expressed support for the Promoting Operational Leadership in Arctic and Antarctic Research Act
Expressed support for graduate student training in DOE national laboratories
Expressed concerns over OMB proposal to reform the Uniform Guidance
Discussed the U.S. Space Academy
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Heather |
Bene |
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Annie |
Larson |
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Brett |
Roude |
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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 SPO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Expressed support for the Protect College Sports Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Heather |
Bene |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussed TRIO programs
Discussed implementation of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Discussed federal student loan programs and requirements
Discussed the importance for certain graduate programs to be classified as professional students
Discussed Title VI and Fulbright Hays Programs
Expressed support for the College Transparency Act (S. 2511)
Discussed the Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act (S. 3589)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Heather |
Bene |
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Brett |
Roude |
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Annie |
Larson |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Expressed support for international students
Expressed concern with proposed visa changes
Expressed concern about eliminating Duration of Status admissions for F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrants
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Brett |
Roude |
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Heather |
Bene |
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Annie |
Larson |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
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)
Internet Address:
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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) |