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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 3100 Clarendon Blvd |
Address2 | Suite 1200 |
| City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22201 |
Country | USA |
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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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| 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: Benjamin Haas |
Date | 10/19/2026 1:36:26 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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to federal transportation policy affecting uncrewed systems, advanced air mobility, and autonomy, including BVLOS operations; automated vehicle policy; commercial automated trucking; UAS Traffic Management; FCC spectrum policy; Drone as First Responder policy; counter-uncrewed aircraft systems policy; air traffic control modernization; U.S. drone competitiveness issues, including tariffs; foreign-made drone issues; autonomy-related executive actions; Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act (S. 3885 and H.R. 7553); SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 (H.R.7390); American Security Robotics Act of 2026 (H.R.8189 / S. 4235); SAFE LiDAR Act of 2025 (H.R. 6576); Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 (S. 4429 / H.R. 8730); Securing Infrastructure from Foreign Adversaries Act (H.R. 4802); BUILD America 250 Act (H.R.8870); Make More in America Act (S. 4781).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Navy - Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Army - Dept of (Other), Air Force - Dept of, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Natl Security Council (NSC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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 |
Scott |
Shtofman |
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Alexander |
Laska |
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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4): Legislative Correspondent;
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-1): Legislative Assistant
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Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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James |
Santos |
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Rep Katherine Clark: Military Liaison & Constituent Services Rep;
Office of the U/S of Defense (A&S): Special Assistant to the U/S of Defense; Office of Research Development & Acquisition, Dept of the Navy: Special Assistant for Maritime Statecraft |
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Greyson |
Orne |
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Intern, Central Intelligence Agency |
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Hunter |
Koski |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide - Office of Sen Rubio;
Research Asst, PSM - Senate Small Business Cmte;
Sr Policy Adv - Office of Sen Cassidy |
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
Issues related to defense policy affecting uncrewed systems, autonomy, and robotics, including counter-uncrewed aircraft systems policy; DCMA Blue UAS Program; RCV Program issues; ground defense issues; non-secure drone legislation; industrial base policy; FY 2027 NDAA (H.R. 8800; S. 4784); SHIPS For America Act of 2025 (S. 1541, H.R. 3151) Defense Production Act reauthorization (S. 1452); SBIR Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3169; S. 1573); National Commission on Robotics Act (H.R. 7334, S. 4686); American Security Robotics Act of 2026 (H.R.8189 / S. 4235); Humanoid ROBOT Act of 2025 (S. 3275); Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 (S. 4429 / H.R. 8730); Magnets Value Chain Support Act (H.R. 9227); SAFE LiDAR Act of 2025 (H.R. 6576); GUARD Act of 2026 (H.R. 9129); Blue Skies for Taiwan Act (S. 4259, H.R 9042); The Communications and Technology Transparency Act (H.R. 10453); foreign military sales reform; ITAR; and MTCR; Guard the Skies Act (H.R. 8697); issues related to Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Navy - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Air Force - Dept of, Army - Dept of (Other), White House Office, Small Business Administration (SBA), State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Security Council (NSC)
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 |
Scott |
Shtofman |
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Alexander |
Laska |
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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4): Legislative Correspondent;
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-1): Legislative Assistant
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Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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James |
Santos |
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Rep Katherine Clark: Military Liaison & Constituent Services Rep; Office of the U/S of Defense (A&S): Special Assistant to the U/S of Defense; Office of Research Development & Acquisition, Dept of the Navy: Special Assistant for Maritime Statecraft |
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Greyson |
Orne |
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Intern, Central Intelligence Agency |
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Anitra |
Keith |
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Senior Enlisted Senate Liaison - USCG Congressional Affairs |
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Hunter |
Koski |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide - Office of Sen Rubio;
Research Asst, PSM - Senate Small Business Cmte;
Sr Policy Adv - Office of Sen Cassidy |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to FY 2027 budget/appropriations affecting uncrewed systems, advanced air mobility, and autonomy, including grant funding for drone and dual-use system procurement, and appropriations impacting aviation, surface transportation, and defense programs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 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 |
Scott |
Shtofman |
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Alexander |
Laska |
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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4): Legislative Correspondent;
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-1): Legislative Assistant
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Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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James |
Santos |
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Rep Katherine Clark: Military Liaison & Constituent Services Rep; Office of the U/S of Defense (A&S): Special Assistant to the U/S of Defense; Office of Research Development & Acquisition, Dept of the Navy: Special Assistant for Maritime Statecraft |
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Greyson |
Orne |
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Intern, Central Intelligence Agency |
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Anitra |
Keith |
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Senior Enlisted Senate Liaison - USCG Congressional Affairs |
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Hunter |
Koski |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide - Office of Sen Rubio;
Research Asst, PSM - Senate Small Business Cmte;
Sr Policy Adv - Office of Sen Cassidy |
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
Issues related to science, technology, and research and development policy affecting uncrewed systems, robotics, and autonomy, including National Commission on Robotics Act (H.R. 7334, S. 4686); American Security Robotics Act of 2026 (H.R.8189 / S. 4235); Humanoid ROBOT Act of 2025 (S. 3275); GUARD Act of 2026 (H.R. 9129); Make More in America Act (S. 4781); robotics industry growth initiatives; federal research initiatives; national technology strategies; and federal requests for information.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Scott |
Shtofman |
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Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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Hunter |
Koski |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide - Office of Sen Rubio;
Research Asst, PSM - Senate Small Business Cmte;
Sr Policy Adv - Office of Sen Cassidy
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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 AER
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to aerospace certification and integration of uncrewed and autonomous systems, including UAS and AAM certification; environmental certification; shielded operations; BVLOS operations; airworthiness processes; Remote Identification; autonomy-related executive actions; Controlled Airspace ARC issues; AAM airworthiness criteria; FAA data sharing and COE research; Drone as First Responder policy; Airport Improvement Program; FCC spectrum policy; UAS Traffic Management; U.S. drone competitiveness issues, including tariffs; drone cybersecurity; foreign-made drone issues; powered-lift SFAR; supply chain issues; Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act (S. 3885 and H.R. 7553); Make More in America Act (S. 4781); aerospace certification and integration initiatives; Guard the Skies Act (H.R. 8697); Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act (S. 4380; H.R. 9232); Public Safety UAS Readiness Act (H.R. 8492); Beyond Visual Line of Sight rulemaking; 2209 Protection of Fixed Site Facilities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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 |
Scott |
Shtofman |
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Alexander |
Laska |
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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4): Legislative Correspondent;
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-1): Legislative Assistant
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Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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James |
Santos |
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Rep Katherine Clark: Military Liaison & Constituent Services Rep; Office of the U/S of Defense (A&S): Special Assistant to the U/S of Defense; Office of Research Development & Acquisition, Dept of the Navy: Special Assistant for Maritime Statecraft |
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Greyson |
Orne |
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Intern, Central Intelligence Agency |
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to homeland security and public safety use of uncrewed systems, including counter-uncrewed aircraft systems policy; Coast Guard Reauthorization (S. 524; H.R. 4275); National Commission on Robotics Act (H.R. 7334, S.4686); American Security Robotics Act of 2026 (H.R.8189 / S. 4235); Humanoid ROBOT Act of 2025 (S. 3275); FY 2027 NDAA (HR 8800; S 4784); GUARD Act of 2026 (H.R. 9129); Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026 (H.R. 7274); Connected Vehicle Security Act (S. 4429 / H.R. 8730); SAFE LiDAR Act (H.R. 6576); Safer Skies Act implementation; counter-UAS procurement; uncrewed maritime systems policy; Guard the Skies Act (H.R. 8697); Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act (S. 4380; H.R. 9232).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
Scott |
Shtofman |
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Alexander |
Laska |
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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4): Legislative Correspondent;
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-1): Legislative Assistant
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Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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James |
Santos |
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Rep Katherine Clark: Military Liaison & Constituent Services Rep; Office of the U/S of Defense (A&S): Special Assistant to the U/S of Defense; Office of Research Development & Acquisition, Dept of the Navy: Special Assistant for Maritime Statecraft |
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Anitra |
Keith |
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Senior Enlisted Senate Liaison - USCG Congressional Affairs |
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Hunter |
Koski |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide - Office of Sen Rubio;
Research Asst, PSM - Senate Small Business Cmte;
Sr Policy Adv - Office of Sen Cassidy |
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Greyson |
Orne |
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Intern, Central Intelligence Agency |
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
Issues related to uncrewed maritime systems, including House and Senate Coast Guard Reauthorization (S. 524; H.R. 4275); FY 2027 Appropriations; FY 2027 NDAA (HR 8800; S 4784); FY 2027 Appropriations; and SHIPS for America Act (H.R. 3151; S. 1541); Make More in America Act (S. 4781); American Shipyard Investment Act of 2026 (H.R. 9921); Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy - Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), 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 |
Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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James |
Santos |
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Rep Katherine Clark: Military Liaison & Constituent Services Rep; Office of the U/S of Defense (A&S): Special Assistant to the U/S of Defense; Office of Research Development & Acquisition, Dept of the Navy: Special Assistant for Maritime Statecraft |
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Anitra |
Keith |
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Senior Enlisted Senate Liaison - USCG Congressional Affairs |
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 AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 (H.R.7390); Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 (S. 4429 / H.R. 8730); FY 2027 NDAA (HR 8800; S 4784); issues related to automated vehicle policy.
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 |
Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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James |
Santos |
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Rep Katherine Clark: Military Liaison & Constituent Services Rep; Office of the U/S of Defense (A&S): Special Assistant to the U/S of Defense; Office of Research Development & Acquisition, Dept of the Navy: Special Assistant for Maritime Statecraft |
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Hunter |
Koski |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide - Office of Sen Rubio;
Research Asst, PSM - Senate Small Business Cmte;
Sr Policy Adv - Office of Sen Cassidy |
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 TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 (H.R.7390); Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 (S. 4429 / / H.R. 8730); FY 2027 NDAA (HR 8800; S 4784); Securing Infrastructure from Foreign Adversaries Act (H.R. 4802); BUILD America 250 Act (H.R.8870); SAFE LiDAR Act (H.R. 6576); issues related to automated vehicle policy; commercial automated trucking; ground defense issues; and AMERICA DRIVES Act (H.R. 4661).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff; Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor; Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor |
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Hunter |
Koski |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide - Office of Sen Rubio;
Research Asst, PSM - Senate Small Business Cmte;
Sr Policy Adv - Office of Sen Cassidy
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
National Commission on Robotics Act (H.R. 7334, S.4686); Magnets Value Chain Support Act (H.R. 9227); FY 2027 NDAA (H.R. 8800; S. 4784); Make More in America Act (S. 4781); issues related to critical minerals and materials relevant to uncrewed systems, autonomy, and robotics.
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 |
Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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Hunter |
Koski |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide - Office of Sen Rubio;
Research Asst, PSM - Senate Small Business Cmte;
Sr Policy Adv - Office of Sen Cassidy |
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Anitra |
Keith |
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Senior Enlisted Senate Liaison - USCG Congressional Affairs |
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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
National Commission on Robotics Act (H.R. 7334, S. 4686); American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act (H.R. 9430); issues related to tariffs on robotics and robotics supply chain; issues related to tariffs on drone imports; issues related to Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 |
Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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Scott |
Shtofman |
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Alexander |
Laska |
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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4): Legislative Correspondent;
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-1): Legislative Assistant |
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues and legislation related to uncrewed systems, robotics, and autonomy, including UAS and AAM certification; airworthiness; operational approval; BVLOS operations; powered-lift and advanced air mobility integration; FAA advisory circulars; vertiports; data sharing initiatives; FAA-sponsored integration and pilot programs; Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act (S. 3885 and H.R. 7553); Make More in America Act (S. 4781).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office, Natl Security Council (NSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Scott |
Shtofman |
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Alexander |
Laska |
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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4): Legislative Correspondent;
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-1): Legislative Assistant
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Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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Greyson |
Orne |
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Intern, Central Intelligence Agency |
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 Commission on Robotics Act (H.R. 7334, S.4686); issues related to robotics and autonomous systems in the workplace, workplace enhancement, and safety with robotic systems.
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 |
Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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Hunter |
Koski |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide - Office of Sen Rubio;
Research Asst, PSM - Senate Small Business Cmte;
Sr Policy Adv - Office of Sen Cassidy |
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
Issues related to trade and supply chain policy affecting uncrewed systems, autonomy, and robotics, including Section 232 investigations; tariffs, including on foreign-manufactured drones and components; FCC Covered List including the military-grade UAS import prohibition (PS 26-189), Section 1709 covered UAS (PS 26-184), and equipment authorization component parts (ET 21-232); export controls; federal policies impacting U.S. competitiveness; Make More in America Act (S. 4781); American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act (H.R. 9430); Communications and Technology Transparency Act (H.R. 10453).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Defense - Dept of (DOD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Shtofman |
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Alexander |
Laska |
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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4): Legislative Correspondent;
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-1): Legislative Assistant
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Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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Hunter |
Koski |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide - Office of Sen Rubio;
Research Asst, PSM - Senate Small Business Cmte;
Sr Policy Adv - Office of Sen Cassidy |
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Greyson |
Orne |
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Intern, Central Intelligence Agency |
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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
National Commission on Robotics Act (H.R. 7334, S. 4686); issues related to domestic manufacturing capacity and supply chain resilience for uncrewed systems, autonomy, and robotics, including federal policy affecting industrial base development and advanced manufacturing; American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act (H.R. 9430); Make More in America Act (S. 4781); Magnets Value Chain Support Act (H.R. 9227); SHIPS for America Act ( H.R. 3151; S. 1541); Communications and Technology Transparency Act (H.R. 10453); American Shipyard Investment Act of 2026 (H.R. 9921); Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Defense - Dept of (DOD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Shtofman |
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Benjamin |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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Laska |
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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4): Legislative Correspondent;
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-1): Legislative Assistant
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Santos |
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Rep Katherine Clark: Military Liaison & Constituent Services Rep; Office of the U/S of Defense (A&S): Special Assistant to the U/S of Defense; Office of Research Development & Acquisition, Dept of the Navy: Special Assistant for Maritime Statecraft |
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Anitra |
Keith |
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Senior Enlisted Senate Liaison - USCG Congressional Affairs |
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Hunter |
Koski |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide - Office of Sen Rubio;
Research Asst, PSM - Senate Small Business Cmte;
Sr Policy Adv - Office of Sen Cassidy |
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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
GUARD Act of 2026 (H.R.9129); FY 2027 NDAA (H.R. 8800; S. 4784); Issues related to telecommunications policy affecting uncrewed systems, autonomy, and robotics, including FCC spectrum issues and FCC Covered List actions - military-grade UAS import prohibition (PS 26-189), Section 1709 covered UAS (PS 26-184), equipment authorization component parts (ET 21-232), and the advanced robotics covered list notice; Communications and Technology Transparency Act (H.R. 10453).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Defense - Dept of (DOD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Scott |
Shtofman |
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Alexander |
Laska |
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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4): Legislative Correspondent;
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-1): Legislative Assistant
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Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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Hunter |
Koski |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide - Office of Sen Rubio;
Research Asst, PSM - Senate Small Business Cmte;
Sr Policy Adv - Office of Sen Cassidy |
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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to foreign relations affecting uncrewed systems, autonomy, and robotics, including FCC Covered List actions and U.S. drone competitiveness issues; GUARD Act of 2026 (H.R.9129); FY 2027 NDAA (H.R. 8800; S. 4784); Communications and Technology Transparency Act (H.R. 10453)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Defense - Dept of (DOD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Scott |
Shtofman |
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Alexander |
Laska |
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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4): Legislative Correspondent;
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-1): Legislative Assistant
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Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff;
Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor;
Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor
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Hunter |
Koski |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide - Office of Sen Rubio;
Research Asst, PSM - Senate Small Business Cmte;
Sr Policy Adv - Office of Sen Cassidy |
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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to procurement of drones by law enforcement and public safety agencies; American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act (H.R. 9430); Public Safety UAS Readiness Act (H.R. 8492); NDAA FY 2027 (H.R. 8800; S. 4784)
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 |
Alexander |
Laska |
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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4): Legislative Correspondent;
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-1): Legislative Assistant |
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Greyson |
Orne |
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Intern, Central Intelligence Agency |
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Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff; Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor; Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor |
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026 (H.R. 7274); FY 2027 NDAA (H.R. 8800; S. 4784)
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 |
Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff; Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor; Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor |
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
GUARD Act of 2026 (H.R.9129); FY 2027 NDAA (HR 8800; S 4784); Communications and Technology Transparency Act (H.R. 10453); Issues related to communications policy affecting uncrewed systems, autonomy, and robotics, including FCC Covered List actions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Security Council (NSC), 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 |
Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff; Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor; Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor |
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Alexander |
Laska |
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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4): Legislative Correspondent;
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-1): Legislative Assistant |
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Scott |
Shtofman |
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Hunter |
Koski |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide - Office of Sen Rubio;
Research Asst, PSM - Senate Small Business Cmte;
Sr Policy Adv - Office of Sen Cassidy
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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
American Shipyard Investment Act of 2026 (H.R. 9921); Building Ships in America Act (S. 1536); Magnets Value Chain Support Act (H.R. 9227); potential robotics-related legislation.
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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Benjamin |
Haas |
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Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce: Chief of Staff; Office of the National Cyber Director, Executive Office of the President: Principal Senior Advisor; Bureau of DRL, U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor |
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Anitra |
Keith |
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Senior Enlisted Senate Liaison - USCG Congressional Affairs |
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Hunter |
Koski |
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Staff Asst, Leg Correspondent, Leg Aide - Office of Sen Rubio;
Research Asst, PSM - Senate Small Business Cmte;
Sr Policy Adv - Office of Sen Cassidy
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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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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