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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 400 NORTH CAPITOL STREET, NW |
Address2 | Suite 351 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 308695-12
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6. House ID# 384260000
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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: Julie Groeninger |
Date | 10/19/2026 5:16:41 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
(H.R. 9022/S._) FY 2027 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act: Funding for the Office of Science, including the Office of Fusion Energy Sciences, DOE microelectronic research centers, Quantum Information Centers, and Science Laboratory Infrastructure; ARPA-E; Facilities and Administration Costs; Genesis Mission
(H.R. 9495/S.__) FY 2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Act: Funding for DoD 6.1 basic research; DoD Science and Technology; Minerva; DARPA; Facilities and Administration Costs
(H.R 8845/S._) FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: Funding for NSF; the NASA Science Mission Directorate, including IMAP & the Roman Telescope; the NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research; Facilities and Administration Costs
(H.R. 9171/S._) FY 2027 Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: Funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts.
(H.R. 9260/S._) FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: Funding for the National Institutes of Health, including the BRAIN Initiative, Facilities and Administration Costs, and forward-funding procedures; Funding for Pell Grants, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants; TRIO programs, and the Institute of Education Sciences; Language to address the proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance"
(H.R.8495/S._) FY 2027 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act: Support for language to enact the FAIR model for Facilities and Administration costs.
(H.R.6500) Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2017:" Language to address the proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance"
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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Groeninger |
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Bagby |
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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. 929) "Guarding American Technology from Exploitation Act"
Discussions regarding funding for Fusion Energy Sciences and the importance of fusion energy research, particularly within the Office of Science; activities at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory; & a roadmap for commercial fusion energy
Discussions regarding DOE AI initiatives, including support for Genesis Mission
Issues related to funding pauses and grant cancellations at DOE
Facilities & administration costs
Discussions regarding DOE National Quantum Information Science Research Centers
(H.R.4999) "Fusion Workforce Act" - All
(H.R. 10574): "American Leadership in Fusion Act" - All
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Groeninger |
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Bagby |
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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 international students, faculty, scholars, & staff, including the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, Optional Practical Training, Curricular Practical Training, Temporary Protected Status, visa processing delays, visa revocations, travel restrictions, duration of status, H-1B Fees & regulations.
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 |
Julie |
Groeninger |
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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
Issues related to the increased net investment income tax on certain university endowments
Regulatory actions impacting tax-exempt entities, including the proposed REG-119986-25
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 |
Julie |
Groeninger |
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Bagby |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
(H.R. 1048)"Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act"
Issues related to campus safety, free speech, & academic freedom
(S.2511/H.R. 4806) The College Transparency Act - All
Discussions regarding Princeton's financial aid and transfer programs
Discussions regarding student access, completion & value
Discussions regarding accreditation reform
(S.1558/H.R.3153) Understanding the True Cost of College Act - All
Support for the Institute of Eduction Sciences (IES) and the College Scorecard
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 |
Julie |
Groeninger |
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David |
Bagby |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Concerns regarding funding pauses & delays for appropriated funds & the suspension or cancellation of certain grants
Issues related to quantum science, including reauthorization of the (H.R. 8462) National Quantum Initiative Act & activities needed to ensure U.S. leadership in quantum.
Support for the National Science Foundation, including the timely disbursement of approved grant funds
Facilities & administration costs
Importance of the merit review system
Concerns about the proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" & changes to the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide
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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Groeninger |
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Bagby |
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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
(H.R.8800; S. 4784) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Funding authorization for 6.1 basic research programs; provisions related to research security.
Facilities & administration costs
Efforts to limit military programs at certain institutions
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 |
Julie |
Groeninger |
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Bagby |
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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
Support for the National Institutes of Health: Discussions on the impact of forward funding procedures, facilities and administration costs; the importance of the merit review system;
Concerns about the proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance"
(H.R. 4710/S. 2420) "No Surprises Enforcement Act" - concerns about unintended abuses of the dispute resolution process
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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Julie |
Groeninger |
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Bagby |
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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 SPO
16. Specific lobbying issues
(S. 4668/H.R. 9137) "Protect College Sports Act of 2026"
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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Julie |
Groeninger |
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Bagby |
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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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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
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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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