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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 66 Canal Center Plaza |
Address2 | Suite 300 |
| City | Alexandria |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22314 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Alexandria |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22314 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 60776-12
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6. House ID# 353820000
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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 |
| INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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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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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: Evan Bender |
Date | 7/20/2026 2:31:57 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
FY27 THUD Appropriations for surface transportation 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 |
Evan |
Bender |
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District Director, Legislative Director - Troy Nehls;
Legislative Assistant - John Carter |
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Adam |
Pugh |
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Legislative Assistant, Tom McClintock |
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Mira |
Lezell |
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Policy Advs; Staff Dir, Sr PSM, H&T Sub-- T&I; Sr Govt Affairs Ofcr-USDOT; CoS, Acting CoS, DCoS & LD, LD-- Rep Barletta; Sr Approps Advs, Approps LA - Rep Wolf; LA & SA, Rep McHugh; RA-- HSGAC |
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
H.R. 4776 - SPEED Act
EPA, Clean Water Rule
Clean Water Act Permitting Reform
H.R. 3898 - PERMIT Act
National Environmental Policy Act
Endangered Species Act
***Mira Lezell - Senate Only
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Evan |
Bender |
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District Director, Legislative Director - Troy Nehls; Legislative Assistant - John Carter |
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Adam |
Pugh |
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Legislative Assistant, Tom McClintock |
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Mira |
Lezell |
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Policy Advs; Staff Dir, Sr PSM, H&T Sub-- T&I; Sr Govt Affairs Ofcr-USDOT; CoS, Acting CoS, DCoS & LD, LD-- Rep Barletta; Sr Approps Advs, Approps LA - Rep Wolf; LA & SA, Rep McHugh; RA-- HSGAC |
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act
EV/Hybrid Fee
Federal-aid Highway Program Authorization
Buy America Provisions
Highway Trust Fund Revenue
Materials Accessibility
Innovation and Materials Preference
H.R. 3898, the PERMIT Act
H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026
S. 4949, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026
***Mira Lezell - Senate Only
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Transportation - Dept of (DOT), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Highway Administration (FHA)
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 |
Evan |
Bender |
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District Director, Legislative Director - Troy Nehls; Legislative Assistant - John Carter |
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Adam |
Pugh |
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Legislative Assistant, Tom McClintock |
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Mira |
Lezell |
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Policy Advs; Staff Dir, Sr PSM, H&T Sub-- T&I; Sr Govt Affairs Ofcr-USDOT; CoS, Acting CoS, DCoS & LD, LD-- Rep Barletta; Sr Approps Advs, Approps LA - Rep Wolf; LA & SA, Rep McHugh; RA-- HSGAC |
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Michele |
Stanley |
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Staff Assistant and Scheduler, Jim Nussle Scheduler and Legislative Assistant, Pete King |
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
Waters of the U.S.
Permitting Reform
Public Lands
H.R. 4776, the SPEED Act
H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act
***Mira Lezell - Senate Only
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
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 |
Adam |
Pugh |
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Legislative Assistant, Tom McClintock |
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Evan |
Bender |
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District Director, Legislative Director - Troy Nehls; Legislative Assistant - John Carter |
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Michele |
Stanley |
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Staff Assistant and Scheduler, Jim Nussle Scheduler and Legislative Assistant, Pete King |
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Mira |
Lezell |
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Policy Advs; Staff Dir, Sr PSM, H&T Sub-- T&I; Sr Govt Affairs Ofcr-USDOT; CoS, Acting CoS, DCoS & LD, LD-- Rep Barletta; Sr Approps Advs, Approps LA - Rep Wolf; LA & SA, Rep McHugh; RA-- HSGAC |
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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Waters of the United States (WOTUS)
Nationwide Permits
404(c) Authority
***Mira Lezell - Senate Only
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Adam |
Pugh |
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Legislative Assistant, Tom McClintock |
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Mira |
Lezell |
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Policy Advs; Staff Dir, Sr PSM, H&T Sub-- T&I; Sr Govt Affairs Ofcr-USDOT; CoS, Acting CoS, DCoS & LD, LD-- Rep Barletta; Sr Approps Advs, Approps LA - Rep Wolf; LA & SA, Rep McHugh; RA-- HSGAC |
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 ROD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act
Federal-aid Highway Program Authorization
Buy America Provisions
Highway Trust Fund Revenue
Materials Accessibility
Innovation and Materials Preference
Permitting Reform
***Mira Lezell - Senate Only
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Highway Administration (FHA)
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 |
Evan |
Bender |
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District Director, Legislative Director - Troy Nehls; Legislative Assistant - John Carter |
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Adam |
Pugh |
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Legislative Assistant, Tom McClintock |
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Mira |
Lezell |
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Policy Advs; Staff Dir, Sr PSM, H&T Sub-- T&I; Sr Govt Affairs Ofcr-USDOT; CoS, Acting CoS, DCoS & LD, LD-- Rep Barletta; Sr Approps Advs, Approps LA - Rep Wolf; LA & SA, Rep McHugh; RA-- HSGAC |
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Michele |
Stanley |
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Staff Assistant and Scheduler, Jim Nussle Scheduler and Legislative Assistant, Pete King |
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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Provisions related to aggregate bi-products
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 |
Adam |
Pugh |
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Legislative Assistant, Tom McClintock |
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
H.R. 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act
Pell Grant Program Expansion in H.R. 1
Executive Order 12866 - MSHAs Respirable Crystalline Silica rule
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)
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 |
Mira |
Lezell |
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Policy Advs; Staff Dir, Sr PSM, H&T Sub-- T&I; Sr Govt Affairs Ofcr-USDOT; CoS, Acting CoS, DCoS & LD, LD-- Rep Barletta; Sr Approps Advs, Approps LA - Rep Wolf; LA & SA, Rep McHugh; RA-- HSGAC |
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Evan |
Bender |
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District Director, Legislative Director - Troy Nehls; Legislative Assistant - John Carter |
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
Section 301 tariffs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Adam |
Pugh |
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Legislative Assistant, Tom McClintock |
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
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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) |