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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | PO Box 1373 |
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| City | Clover |
State | SC |
Zip Code | 29710 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401110119-69963
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6. House ID# 773120001
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2026 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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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: Ray Whitaker |
Date | 7/15/2026 4:53:35 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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 740, Veterans' ACCESS Act. Continued direct outreach, policy discussions, and coordination regarding community care access, timely access standards, continuity of care, implementation of community care reforms, and survey-informed legislative analysis supporting congressional engagement.
S 800, Precision Brain Health Research Act. Education and advocacy on emerging treatment pathways, innovative brain health initiatives, and prevention-oriented approaches informed by veteran survey research.
S 862, HBOT Access Act. Education and advocacy regarding Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, pilot programs, evidence development, and innovative treatment options for veterans with TBI and PTSD.
HR 72, TBI and PTSD Treatment Act. Education and advocacy on innovative treatment approaches, specialized care, and expanded access to emerging therapies for veterans with traumatic brain injury and PTSD.
HR 6993, BEACON Act. Direct engagement and coordination with congressional offices and partner organizations regarding implementation of pilot programs, innovative care models, and traumatic brain injury treatment initiatives.
HR 9237 / S 4744, Take Care of America's Veterans Act. Policy analysis, briefing materials, survey-informed legislative evaluation, and engagement regarding proposed reforms to veterans' health care, disability compensation, community care, and Department of Veterans Affairs operations.
FY27 National Defense Authorization Act. Review and engagement regarding veterans' health care provisions, innovative treatment initiatives, and amendments affecting veterans' programs.
Department of Veterans Affairs workforce reductions and organizational restructuring. Development of survey-informed briefing materials and engagement regarding the potential impacts of workforce reductions on veterans' access to care, VA operations, and service delivery.
VA funding and appropriations priorities. No specific legislation. Development of briefing materials, survey-informed insights, and engagement with congressional offices regarding VA funding levels, program prioritization, oversight, organizational modernization, and cost-effective improvements to veteran health care delivery.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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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Desmond |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 740, Veterans' ACCESS Act. Continued direct outreach, policy discussions, and coordination regarding community care access, timely access standards, continuity of care, implementation of community care reforms, and survey-informed legislative analysis supporting congressional engagement.
S 800, Precision Brain Health Research Act. Education and advocacy on emerging treatment pathways, innovative brain health initiatives, and prevention-oriented approaches informed by veteran survey research.
S 862, HBOT Access Act. Education and advocacy regarding Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, pilot programs, evidence development, and innovative treatment options for veterans with TBI and PTSD.
HR 72, TBI and PTSD Treatment Act. Education and advocacy on innovative treatment approaches, specialized care, and expanded access to emerging therapies for veterans with traumatic brain injury and PTSD.
HR 6993, BEACON Act. Direct engagement and coordination with congressional offices and partner organizations regarding implementation of pilot programs, innovative care models, and traumatic brain injury treatment initiatives.
HR 9237 / S 4744, Take Care of America's Veterans Act. Policy analysis, briefing materials, survey-informed legislative evaluation, and engagement regarding proposed reforms to veterans' health care, disability compensation, community care, and Department of Veterans Affairs operations.
FY27 National Defense Authorization Act. Review and engagement regarding veterans' health care provisions, innovative treatment initiatives, and amendments affecting veterans' programs.
Department of Veterans Affairs workforce reductions and organizational restructuring. Development of survey-informed briefing materials and engagement regarding the potential impacts of workforce reductions on veterans' access to care, VA operations, and service delivery.
VA funding and appropriations priorities. No specific legislation. Development of briefing materials, survey-informed insights, and engagement with congressional offices regarding VA funding levels, program prioritization, oversight, organizational modernization, and cost-effective improvements to veteran health care delivery.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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 |
Michael |
Desmond |
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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
HR 740, Veterans' ACCESS Act. Continued direct outreach, policy discussions, and coordination regarding community care access, timely access standards, continuity of care, implementation of community care reforms, and survey-informed legislative analysis supporting congressional engagement.
S 800, Precision Brain Health Research Act. Education and advocacy on emerging treatment pathways, innovative brain health initiatives, and prevention-oriented approaches informed by veteran survey research.
S 862, HBOT Access Act. Education and advocacy regarding Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, pilot programs, evidence development, and innovative treatment options for veterans with TBI and PTSD.
HR 72, TBI and PTSD Treatment Act. Education and advocacy on innovative treatment approaches, specialized care, and expanded access to emerging therapies for veterans with traumatic brain injury and PTSD.
HR 6993, BEACON Act. Direct engagement and coordination with congressional offices and partner organizations regarding implementation of pilot programs, innovative care models, and traumatic brain injury treatment initiatives.
HR 9237 / S 4744, Take Care of America's Veterans Act. Policy analysis, briefing materials, survey-informed legislative evaluation, and engagement regarding proposed reforms to veterans' health care, disability compensation, community care, and Department of Veterans Affairs operations.
FY27 National Defense Authorization Act. Review and engagement regarding veterans' health care provisions, innovative treatment initiatives, and amendments affecting veterans' programs.
Department of Veterans Affairs workforce reductions and organizational restructuring. Development of survey-informed briefing materials and engagement regarding the potential impacts of workforce reductions on veterans' access to care, VA operations, and service delivery.
VA funding and appropriations priorities. No specific legislation. Development of briefing materials, survey-informed insights, and engagement with congressional offices regarding VA funding levels, program prioritization, oversight, organizational modernization, and cost-effective improvements to veteran health care delivery.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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 |
Michael |
Desmond |
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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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 740, Veterans' ACCESS Act. Continued direct outreach, policy discussions, and coordination regarding community care access, timely access standards, continuity of care, implementation of community care reforms, and survey-informed legislative analysis supporting congressional engagement.
S 800, Precision Brain Health Research Act. Education and advocacy on emerging treatment pathways, innovative brain health initiatives, and prevention-oriented approaches informed by veteran survey research.
S 862, HBOT Access Act. Education and advocacy regarding Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, pilot programs, evidence development, and innovative treatment options for veterans with TBI and PTSD.
HR 72, TBI and PTSD Treatment Act. Education and advocacy on innovative treatment approaches, specialized care, and expanded access to emerging therapies for veterans with traumatic brain injury and PTSD.
HR 6993, BEACON Act. Direct engagement and coordination with congressional offices and partner organizations regarding implementation of pilot programs, innovative care models, and traumatic brain injury treatment initiatives.
HR 9237 / S 4744, Take Care of America's Veterans Act. Policy analysis, briefing materials, survey-informed legislative evaluation, and engagement regarding proposed reforms to veterans' health care, disability compensation, community care, and Department of Veterans Affairs operations.
FY27 National Defense Authorization Act. Review and engagement regarding veterans' health care provisions, innovative treatment initiatives, and amendments affecting veterans' programs.
Department of Veterans Affairs workforce reductions and organizational restructuring. Development of survey-informed briefing materials and engagement regarding the potential impacts of workforce reductions on veterans' access to care, VA operations, and service delivery.
VA funding and appropriations priorities. No specific legislation. Development of briefing materials, survey-informed insights, and engagement with congressional offices regarding VA funding levels, program prioritization, oversight, organizational modernization, and cost-effective improvements to veteran health care delivery.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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 |
Michael |
Desmond |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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) |