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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 4201 Wilson Blvd |
Address2 | Suite 1000 |
| City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22203 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401103225-12
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2025 |
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: Brent Gardner |
Date | 3/3/2026 9:53:22 AM |
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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to financial services to de-banking.
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 |
Brent |
Gardner |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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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
H.R. 5130; the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act - provisions related to the Principles Based Balanced Budget Amendment.
Issues related to S. 2721; The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act.
Issues related to the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act and a discussion on promoting budget process reform in hearings at the House Budget Committee
Issues related to ending the government shutdown.
Issues related to reintroduce H.R. 6953; the Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act and to prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025.
Issues related to a balanced budget amendment.
Issues related to H.R.5870 - Prevent Government Shutdown 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
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Burger |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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Scott |
Rausch |
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Daniel |
Tillson |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Michael |
Nudo |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3898; Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act the PERMIT Act - provisions related to streamlined permitting activities under the Clean Water Act for benefit of infrastructure buildout.
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 |
Matthew |
Keenan |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Scott |
Rausch |
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Michael |
Nudo |
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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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to FISA Reauthorization.
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 |
Michael |
Dingell |
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Alexandra |
Edmonds |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to labor unions in the defense industry.
Issues relating to AUMF reforms and the NDAA.
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 |
Michael |
Nudo |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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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.J. Res. 80; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision" - provisions on benefits of strategic energy reserves in the United States
H.R. 6336; Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates Act - provisions related to the beneficial and neutrality applied treatment of costs between states for benefit of consumers and lower prices.
H.R. 4626; Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act - provisions related to the negative ramifications of overregulation of home appliance manufacturers.
H.R. 3699; Energy Choice Act - provisions of neutral distribution of energy to the consumer marketplace.
H.R. 1949; Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 - provisions related to the LNG export capability and benefits to domestic growth and consumer energy prices.
Issues related to permitting reform and benefits of streamlined activities involving the Federal Government.
Issues related to potential permitting reform movement for water and hydro power.
Issues related to Liquid Natural Gas exports.
Provisions related to the SPEED Act and getting it out of Rules Committee
Provisions related to reforms of the environmental review process and the exportation of Liquid Natural Gas.
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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Matthew |
Keenan |
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William |
Burger |
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Michael |
Nudo |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Scott |
Rausch |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Potential legislative repeal of the 2001 Authorized Use of Military Force (AUMF)
Issues related to the American withdraw from Afghanistan.
Issues related to the potential legislative repeal of the Authorized Use of Military Force (AUMF) 91 & 02.
Issues relating to the American withdraw from Afghanistan.
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 |
Michael |
Nudo |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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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
H.R. 2309; Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act - provisions related to to requiring HHS to check the national death registry before completing payouts.
H.R. 4206; The CONNECT Act - provisions related to permanently codifying telehealth flexibilities for rural communities and medicare and medicaid recipients.
Issues related to allowing enhanced premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act to expire.
Issues related to the extension of the ACA covid credits.
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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Scott |
Rausch |
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Kristin |
Skrzycki |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Lauren |
Stewart |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Faith |
Burns |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Michael |
Nudo |
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William |
Burger |
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Andrew |
Korst |
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Michael |
Keenan |
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Daniel |
Tillson |
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Alexandra |
Edmonds |
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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
Issues related to federal housing issues and targeting the overbearing and costly energy code requirements that states like Colorado are forcing on home builders that is in turn increasing the cost of housing.
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 |
William |
Burger |
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Michael |
Nudo |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to preserving legal pathways for farm workers.
Issues related to improving H-1B visa processing.
Issues related to reducing trafficking-in-persons along the southwest border.
Issues related to the vetting and adjustment in immigration status for allies of the United States who served in Afghanistan.
Issues related to align border security with improvements for legal pathways.
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 |
Daniel |
Tillson |
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Helder |
Toste |
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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
Issues related to unions in the federal labor system.
Issues related to providing choice for workers between overtime pay or paid leave.
Issues related to ensuring proper compensation for non-tipped work.
Issues related to assisting employers in proactively resolving pay violations.
Issues related to increasing flexibility in employment law and providing benefits.
Issues related to requiring a quorum of employee participation to recognize a vote to unionize as valid.
Issues related to preventing labor unions from making political donations without consulting their membership.
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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Michael |
Nudo |
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Alexandra |
Edmonds |
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Daniel |
Tillson |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Helder |
Toste |
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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
S.J. Res. 91; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision". Spoke to provisions of the benefits of local resources management, state capabilities, and the consequences of resource lockout.
H.J. Res. 104, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment." - provisions related to the availability of beneficial resource management under the mineral laws of the United States.
H.J. Res. 105; providing for disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the BLM relating to the North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan. Spoke on provisions of beneficial and responsible resource management for future growth and resource security.
H.J. Res. 106; providing for disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the BLM relating to the Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan. Spoke on provisions of the negative implications of rushed resource lockout without direct local input on resource management.
H.R. 4776; Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act or the SPEED Act - provisions related to predictable permitting deadlines and necessity of certain infrastructure project upgrades for growth.
H.R. 845; Pet and Livestock Protection Act - provisions related to the local control of game and resource populations to ensure reductions in harm to beneficial users.
H.R. 1366; Mining Regulatory Clarity Act - provisions related to the benefits of clear and consistent mineral extraction regulatory frameworks.
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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Daniel |
Tillson |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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Thomas |
Fletcher |
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Faith |
Burns |
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William |
Burger |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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Scott |
Rausch |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Brent |
Gardner |
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Katelyn |
Bledsoe |
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Helder |
Toste |
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Michael |
Nudo |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 275; Veteran ACCESS Act - provisions related to increasing veterans access to community health care.
H.R. 472; Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025 - Provisions related to accountability of employees and oversight of dept. of veterans affairs.
H.R. 740; Veteran ACCESS Act - provisions related to increasing veterans access to community health care.
Issues related to AUMF reforms.
H.R. 874: To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the rate of pay for care or services provided under the Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on the location at which such care or services were provided, and for other purposes.
Issues related to veterans disability benefits reform.
Issues related to site-neutrality for the rate of pay for care or services provided under the Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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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Michael |
Nudo |
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Kelly |
Merkel |
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Matthew |
Keenan |
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Michael |
Dingell |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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?
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