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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1625 L STREET, NW, 7TH FLOOR |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2321-12
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6. House ID# 310180000
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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: Elizabeth S. Watson |
Date | 7/20/2026 12:45:27 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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 7567- The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill)
HR 3442, S 1905- SNAP Administrator Retention Act
Farm Bill Discussion Draft
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 |
Catherine |
Finnerty |
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Rebecca |
Levin |
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Laura |
MacDonald |
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Elizabeth |
Watson |
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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 1- Medicaid/Budget Reconciliation
HR 3289, S 4012- Fiscal Commission Act
HR 9260- FY 2027 Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education appropriations
S 4632- Prevent Government Shutdowns
S 2039- True Government Shutdown Act
HR 8464- Stopping Fraudulent Payments 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 |
Desiree |
Hoffman |
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Rebecca |
Levin |
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Laura |
MacDonald |
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Elizabeth |
Watson |
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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
HR 6574- Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act
HR 6677- Professional Degree Restoration Act
S 4297, HR 9289- Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act
HR 7726- Stop Child Care Scams; No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act
HR 7720- Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act
HR 7721- Combating Regulatory Abuse, Closing Known Deficiencies, and Overseeing Waste Nationwide Act (CRACKDOWN Act)
HR 7723- Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act
HR 7724- No Waivers for Fraud Act
HR 9224, S 2828- Child Care Modernization Act
Child Care for America Act of 2026
New Child Care Legislation
HJ Res 195, SJ Res 199- CRA to Repeal CCDF regulations
S Res 182, H Res 155- CRA to repeal PSLF regulations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Desiree |
Hoffman |
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Rebecca |
Levin |
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Laura |
MacDonald |
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Jennifer |
Waits |
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US DOL, Office of Cong. & Intergov Affairs(OCIA)- Deputy Asst Sec (2023-25); CoS (2021-23); Sr Leg Ofcr (2016-17); Sr Leg Asst (2014-16).
Sen Sherrod Brown- Staff Asst (2010); Leg Corresp (2010-12); Leg Aide (2012-14). |
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Elizabeth |
Watson |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 3633- Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (CLARITY Act)
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 |
Christopher |
Brown |
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Laura |
MacDonald |
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Elizabeth |
Watson |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 3039, HR 7137- True Shutdown Fairness Act
S 3012- Shutdown Fairness Act
S 4632- Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026
HR 6028- Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act
H Res 1253- Public Service Recognition Week Resolution
S 1383,HR 7296- Save America 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 |
Christopher |
Brown |
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Catherine |
Finnerty |
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Laura |
MacDonald |
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Elizabeth |
Watson |
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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 6361- Ban AI Denials in Medicare Act
HR 5940- Seniors Deserve Smarter Care Act
HR 8100- Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act
S 3886- Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act
HR 5989, S 3604- Public Health Nursing Act
S 3396, HR 3971- Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
Presidential Nomination- Casey Means for Centers for Disease Control
H Res 780- Jeffries Discharge Petition- 3-year extension of ACA
HJ Res 192, SJ Res 187- Joint Resolution to end WISeR pilot
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 |
Desiree |
Hoffman |
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Laura |
MacDonald |
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Elizabeth |
Watson |
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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
HR 6644- 21st Century ROAD to Housing 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 |
Christopher |
Brown |
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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
S 3805- End Sanctuary Cities Act
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 |
Catherine |
Finnerty |
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Elizabeth |
Watson |
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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
HR 2550- Protect America's Workforce Act
S 725- Enhancing First Response Act
HR 2305- Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act
HR 7917, S 4081- Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act
HR 9216- Double the Wage for Overtime Act
HR 8210- A Stronger Workforce for America Act
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Workers
HR 3139, S 1881- Public Service Worker Protection Act (PAWA)
HR 4443, S 2298- Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Christopher |
Brown |
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Catherine |
Finnerty |
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Laura |
MacDonald |
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Jennifer |
Waits |
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US DOL, Office of Cong. & Intergov Affairs(OCIA)- Deputy Asst Sec (2023-25); CoS (2021-23); Sr Leg Ofcr (2016-17); Sr Leg Asst (2014-16). Sen Sherrod Brown- Staff Asst (2010); Leg Corresp (2010-12); Leg Aide (2012-14). |
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Elizabeth |
Watson |
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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
Tax Fairness
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Jennifer |
Waits |
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US DOL, Office of Cong. & Intergov Affairs(OCIA)- Deputy Asst Sec (2023-25); CoS (2021-23); Sr Leg Ofcr (2016-17); Sr Leg Asst (2014-16). Sen Sherrod Brown- Staff Asst (2010); Leg Corresp (2010-12); Leg Aide (2012-14). |
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Elizabeth |
Watson |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 8870- BUILD America 250 Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Christopher |
Brown |
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Elizabeth |
Watson |
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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 UNM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Unemployment Insurance Modernization
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 |
Jennifer |
Waits |
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US DOL, Office of Cong. & Intergov Affairs(OCIA)- Deputy Asst Sec (2023-25); CoS (2021-23); Sr Leg Ofcr (2016-17); Sr Leg Asst (2014-16). Sen Sherrod Brown- Staff Asst (2010); Leg Corresp (2010-12); Leg Aide (2012-14). |
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 WEL
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 8872- Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act
HR 8464- Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Laura |
MacDonald |
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Jennifer |
Waits |
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US DOL, Office of Cong. & Intergov Affairs(OCIA)- Deputy Asst Sec (2023-25); CoS (2021-23); Sr Leg Ofcr (2016-17); Sr Leg Asst (2014-16). Sen Sherrod Brown- Staff Asst (2010); Leg Corresp (2010-12); Leg Aide (2012-14). |
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Elizabeth |
Watson |
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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?
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