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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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Address2 | Suite 300 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20007 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401106355-57919
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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: Chris Granberg |
Date | 10/19/2026 12:35:05 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
General education regarding proposals for a third budget reconciliation package and potential offsets affecting multiemployer health and retirement plans.
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 |
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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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
General education regarding data center development and efforts to temporarily pause data center development. S. 5653, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, legislation to prescribe permitting reform, curtail permitting-related litigation, ensure project certainty, and to establish standards for data centers and other large load infrastructure on federal lands; entire bill. General education regarding federal permitting reform, environmental review, energy infrastructure development, and data center development, including proposals to restrict or temporarily pause data center development.
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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Siff |
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Granberg |
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Simpson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 3500, the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act, legislation to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to annually report to Congress on the status of ongoing hydropower licensing and relicensing proceedings; entire bill. H.R. 3657, the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act, legislation to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to annually report to Congress on the status of ongoing hydropower licensing and relicensing proceedings; entire bill. S. 456, the "Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms (STEAM) Act," a bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas; entire bill. S. 4383, the "Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act," a bill to appoint a Geothermal Ombudsman and establish a Geothermal Permitting Task Force from within the Bureau of Land Management; entire bill. S. 4406, the "Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act," a bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to direct research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities in support of next-generation geothermal systems in various conditions; entire bill. H.R. 3978, the Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act," legislation to amend the definition of production facility in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to exclude any equipment or device capable of reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in a manner that does not separate plutonium from other transuranic elements; entire bill. H.R. 5549, the Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act, legislation to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for more efficient hearings on nuclear facility construction applications; entire bill. H.R. 9612, the "American Enrichment Deployment Act," a bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to update the licensing procedures for uranium enrichment facilities to enable the timely, safe deployment of such facilities; entire bill. H.R. 5587, the "Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act," a bill to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities and to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; entire bill. H.R. 5631, the "Geothermal Energy Advancement Act," legislation to promote responsible geothermal energy development on public lands; entire bill.
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 |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 9497, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2026," a bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, and to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources; Committee amendment Bost #35 to establish payment and performance security requirements for projects financed under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 1285, the Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025, legislation to establish payment and performance security requirements for projects financed under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act; entire bill. H.R. 4615, the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025, legislation to require interim partial payments to small business construction contractors requesting equitable adjustments resulting from federal contract changes; entire bill. S. 5653, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, legislation to prescribe permitting reform, curtail permitting-related litigation, ensure project certainty, and to establish standards for data centers and other large load infrastructure on federal lands; entire bill. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, draft bipartisan legislation to prescribe comprehensive permitting reform, to reform permitting-related litigation, and to establish standards for data centers and other large load infrastructure on federal lands. General education regarding federal permitting reform, environmental review, energy infrastructure development, and data center development, including proposals to restrict or temporarily pause data center development. Ongoing implementation of Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council) final rule entitled, FAR Case 2022-003, Use of Project Labor Agreement for Federal Construction Projects (88 FR 88708, December 22, 2023). Executive Office of the President, Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (87 FR 7363, February 9, 2022). Office of Management and Budget, et. al., Proposed Rule "Federal Financial Assistance" (91 FR 32198, May 29, 2026), asserting political control over federal agency grant-making decisions to align grant awards with Administration policy preferences. Environmental Protection Agency proposed rule entitled, Revision to Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review (NSR) Preconstruction Permitting Program (91 FR 26958, May 13, 2026). H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation to increase the supply of housing in America and to speed permitting for housing projects, including multifamily housing projects; entire bill. General education regarding project labor agreement requirements in relation to the fiscal year 2027 defense authorization and appropriations bills.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, General Services Administration (GSA), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Andrew |
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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
General education concerning the impact of the way the current alternative dispute resolution process is working under the "No Surprises Act," and the need to reform the process. General education regarding proposals for a third budget reconciliation package and potential offsets affecting multiemployer health plans.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Andrew |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation to increase the supply of housing in America and to speed permitting for housing projects, including multifamily housing projects; entire bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Nomination of Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor (PN 1129). S. 4477, the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act, legislation to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act; entire bill. H.R. 8602, the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act, legislation to repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act; entire bill. General education regarding Davis-Bacon federal prevailing wage requirements in the fiscal year 2027 defense authorization and appropriations bills. Planned Occupational Safety and Health Administration supplemental proposed rule following up on proposed rule entitled, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings (89 FR 70698, August 30, 2024). Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration proposed rule entitled, Prohibiting Illegal Discrimination in Registered Apprenticeship Programs (90 FR 28947, July 2, 2025). Ongoing implementation of Executive Order 14278, Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future (90 FR 17525, April 28, 2025). Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division proposed rule entitled, Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (91 FR 9932, February 27, 2026). Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, implementation and administration of pay-for-performance grant funding for Registered Apprenticeship programs. H.R. 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act, legislation to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act; entire bill. Ongoing implementation of U.S. Department of Labor final rule entitled, "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations" (88 FR 5752, August 23 2023), updating regulations issued under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts to promote compliance, provide appropriate and updated guidance, and enhance the usefulness of these regulations in the modern economy. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, All Agency Memorandum 130 (March 17, 1978), setting out how federal contracting agencies determine projects of a character similar under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) to facilitate consistency in selecting the correct wage rate schedules for Davis-Bacon covered projects. U.S. Department of Labor proposed rule entitled, "Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act" (91 FR 21878, April 23, 2026).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Andrew |
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Robert |
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
General education concerning the need to extend two-pool withdrawal liability authorization to multiemployer defined benefit plans in the construction industry. General education regarding proposals for a third budget reconciliation package and potential offsets affecting multiemployer retirement plans.
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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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
Legislative proposal to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain taxpayers to elect to treat retainage as income received on the date on which the taxpayer receives payment (no bill introduced). Internal Revenue Service proposed rule entitled, "Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools" (91 FR 56811, September 4, 2026), a rule proposing to establish that as a policy of the United States, any private school exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) that discriminates on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in any aspect of its admissions, scholarships, financial aid, or any other aspect of its programs or operations is not operated "exclusively for charitable purposes" and cannot therefore qualify for exemption from Federal income tax. General education regarding extension of the Internal Revenue Code Section 48D Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit for domestic semiconductor manufacturing investments.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 2975, the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025, legislation to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance the safety of pipeline transportation; entire bill. H.R. 9338, the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026, legislation to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the safety of pipeline transportation; entire bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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