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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 548 Market Street |
Address2 | PMB 90375 |
| City | San Francisco |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 94104-5401 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401108320-59201
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6. House ID# 564300001
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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: Anthony Cimino |
Date | 10/20/2026 7:50:56 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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.5360 - AWARE Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
H.R.6875 - AI OVERWATCH Act; provisions related to export controls and distillation
H.R.7688 - DPA Modernization Act of 2026; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
H.R.8170 - MATCH Act; provisions related to export controls
H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
H.R.9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, and Energy
H.R.9925 - FRONTIER Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.1705 - Chip Security Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.1748 - Kids Online Safety Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.3062 - GUARD Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.3741 - Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.4281 - Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act; provisions related to export controls
S.4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.5028 - Ratepayer Protection Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, and Energy
S.5051 - AI AGENT Act of 2026; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.5061 - Secure A.I. Development Act of 2026; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.5105 - Collaboration on Adversarial Threats and Security Risks Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.5252 - BLADE Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.Amdt.6561 to S.4784; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence National Security Safeguards Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
BIS-2025-0001: Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Rule and Export Controls
Executive Order 14409 - Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
Executive Order 14434 - Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence, Reliability, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and National Security
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Legislation, Regulations, and Standards
Matters related to Export Controls and Distillation
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Procurement
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Safeguards and Security
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
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 |
Mary |
Croghan |
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Leah |
Graham |
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Jared |
Powell |
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Anthony |
Cimino |
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Benjamin |
Merkel |
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Justin |
Maturo |
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Brian |
Peters |
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Holli |
Pandol |
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Intern; Sen Boozman Feb2011-May2011 Staff; Rep Griffin Jun2012-Jan2014 Staff; House Comm on Financial Services May2017-Jan2018 Staff; Rep Hill; Jan2015-May2017 Staff; Rep Griffin; Jul2014-Jan2015 Staff; US Securities&Exchange Comm Jan2018-Mar2021 |
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Brianne |
Miller |
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Staff; Sen Martinez Jan2005-Sep2007 Staff; House Rep Conf Sep2007-Dec2008 Staff; Rep Olson Jan2009-Dec2009 Staff; Rep Hastings Jan2010-Nov2011 Staff; Sen Risch Nov2011-Feb2015 Staff; US Senate Cmte on Energy&Natural Resources Feb2015-Jul2020 |
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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.5360 - AWARE Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
H.R.6875 - AI OVERWATCH Act; provisions related to export controls and distillation
H.R.7688 - DPA Modernization Act of 2026; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
H.R.8170 - MATCH Act; provisions related to export controls
H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
H.R.9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, and Energy
H.R.9925 - FRONTIER Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.1705 - Chip Security Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.1748 - Kids Online Safety Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.3062 - GUARD Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.3741 - Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.4281 - Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act; provisions related to export controls
S.4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.5028 - Ratepayer Protection Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, and Energy
S.5051 - AI AGENT Act of 2026; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.5061 - Secure A.I. Development Act of 2026; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.5105 - Collaboration on Adversarial Threats and Security Risks Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.5252 - BLADE Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.Amdt.6561 to S.4784; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence National Security Safeguards Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
BIS-2025-0001: Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Rule and Export Controls
Executive Order 14409 - Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
Executive Order 14434 - Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence, Reliability, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and National Security
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Legislation, Regulations, and Standards
Matters related to Export Controls and Distillation
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Procurement
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Safeguards and Security
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
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 |
Mary |
Croghan |
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Leah |
Graham |
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Jared |
Powell |
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Anthony |
Cimino |
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Benjamin |
Merkel |
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Justin |
Maturo |
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Brian |
Peters |
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Holli |
Pandol |
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Intern; Sen Boozman Feb2011-May2011 Staff; Rep Griffin Jun2012-Jan2014 Staff; House Comm on Financial Services May2017-Jan2018 Staff; Rep Hill; Jan2015-May2017 Staff; Rep Griffin; Jul2014-Jan2015 Staff; US Securities&Exchange Comm Jan2018-Mar2021 |
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Brianne |
Miller |
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Staff; Sen Martinez Jan2005-Sep2007 Staff; House Rep Conf Sep2007-Dec2008 Staff; Rep Olson Jan2009-Dec2009 Staff; Rep Hastings Jan2010-Nov2011 Staff; Sen Risch Nov2011-Feb2015 Staff; US Senate Cmte on Energy&Natural Resources Feb2015-Jul2020 |
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
H.R.6875 - AI OVERWATCH Act; provisions related to export controls and distillation
H.R.7688 - DPA Modernization Act of 2026; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
H.R.8170 - MATCH Act; provisions related to export controls
H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.4281 - Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act; provisions related to export controls
S.4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.5061 - Secure A.I. Development Act of 2026; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.5105 - Collaboration on Adversarial Threats and Security Risks Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.5252 - BLADE Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.1705 - Chip Security Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.Amdt.6561 to S.4784; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence National Security Safeguards Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
BIS-2025-0001: Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Rule and Export Controls
Executive Order 14409 - Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
Executive Order 14434 - Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence, Reliability, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure and National Security
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Legislation, Regulations and Standards
Matters related to Export Controls and Distillation
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Procurement
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Safeguards and Security
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
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 |
Mary |
Croghan |
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Benjamin |
Merkel |
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Justin |
Maturo |
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Leah |
Graham |
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Jared |
Powell |
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Anthony |
Cimino |
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Brian |
Peters |
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Holli |
Pandol |
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Intern; Sen Boozman Feb2011-May2011 Staff; Rep Griffin Jun2012-Jan2014 Staff; House Comm on Financial Services May2017-Jan2018 Staff; Rep Hill; Jan2015-May2017 Staff; Rep Griffin; Jul2014-Jan2015 Staff; US Securities&Exchange Comm Jan2018-Mar2021 |
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Brianne |
Miller |
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Staff; Sen Martinez Jan2005-Sep2007 Staff; House Rep Conf Sep2007-Dec2008 Staff; Rep Olson Jan2009-Dec2009 Staff; Rep Hastings Jan2010-Nov2011 Staff; Sen Risch Nov2011-Feb2015 Staff; US Senate Cmte on Energy&Natural Resources Feb2015-Jul2020 |
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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1748 - Kids Online Safety Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
S.3062 - GUARD Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Leah |
Graham |
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Benjamin |
Merkel |
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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
H.R.9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, and Energy
S.5028 - Ratepayer Protection Act; provisions related to Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, and Energy
Matters related to Artificial Intelligence Energy Infrastructure
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 |
Jared |
Powell |
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Benjamin |
Merkel |
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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)
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) |