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LOBBYING REPORT

Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

1. Registrant Name Organization/Lobbying Firm Self Employed Individual
Brooks Bawden Moore, LLC, formerly reported as Brooks Bawden, LLC

2. Address

Address1
1100 New York Avenue NW
 Address2
​Suite 230
City
Washington
 State
DC
 Zip Code
20005
 Country
USA

3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)

City
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State
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Zip Code
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4a. Contact Name b. Telephone Number c. E-mail
​Mr.
​Benjamin Bawden
​2022574173
​bbawden@brooksbawden.com
5. Senate ID#
​401031906-48
7. Client Name Self Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentality
​Major County Sheriffs of America (formerly Major County Sheriffs' Association)
6. House ID#
​422230004
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
12. Lobbying 13. Organizations
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were:
Less than $5,000
Less than $5,000
$5,000 or more $
​40,000.00
$5,000 or more $
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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.
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

Signature
Digitally Signed By: Benjamin G. Bawden
 Date
4/19/2026 12:31:30 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 LAW

16. Specific lobbying issues

Supporting enhanced mental health and substance use disorder treatment in incarceration settings; enhanced support for reentry programs; FY 2027 appropriations for Department of Justice grant programs; officer safety and wellness issues; drug enforcement and prevention issues including educating Congress about emerging drug threats and the importance of multijurisdictional task forces; improving law enforcement lawful access to digital evidence; educating policymakers about investigative technology issues including facial recognition technology, automated license plate readers, and digital forensics; law enforcement communications and interoperability issues; implementation of the Safer Skies Act including rules related to deployment of counter-unmanned aerial systems by state and local law enforcement agencies; enhancing support for law enforcement training programs; educating policymakers about the impact of data privacy legislation on law enforcement investigations, including the Don't Sell Kids Data Act of 2025; supporting crime gun intelligence and investigative programs including NIBIN; encouraging responsible use of artificial intelligence for public safety missions

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Justice Program

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
Bawden
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Melissa
Nee
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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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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

FY 2027 appropriations for Department of Homeland Security grant programs; enhancing federal support for law enforcement information sharing and state and local fusion centers; support for strengthening the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities statutory requirement; supporting Urban Areas Security Initiative funding; implementation of the Safer Skies Act including rules related to use of counter-unmanned aerial systems by state and local law enforcement agencies; enhancing support to state and local law enforcement by the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A); legislation to reform DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis to ensure maximum support to state and local law enforcement agencies and fusion centers

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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
Benjamin
Bawden
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Melissa
Nee
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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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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

Supporting legislation to enable Next Generation 911 upgrades nationwide; legislation to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority at the U.S. Department of Commerce; monitor legislation related to cell phone jamming in correctional facilities

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
Bawden
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Melissa
Nee
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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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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

Improving health outcomes for incarcerated individuals and reducing recidivism by updating the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy; supporting the Medicaid Reentry Act and Due Process Continuity of Care Act; monitoring the SUPPORT 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
Benjamin
Bawden
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Melissa
Nee
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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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Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.

20. Client new address

Address
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State
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Zip Code
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21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)

City
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Zip Code
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities

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LOBBYIST UPDATE

23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client

First Name
Last Name
Suffix
First Name
Last Name
Suffix
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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:

Name Address Principal Place of Business
(city and state or country)
Street Address
City State/Province Zip Country
City
State Country

26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client

1 2 3

FOREIGN ENTITIES

27. Add the following foreign entities:

Name Address Principal place of business
(city and state or country) 		Amount of contribution for lobbying activities Ownership percentage in client
Street Address
City State/Province Country
City
State Country
%

28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization

1 3 5
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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)