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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 440 First Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 700 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001-2000 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 22781-1003337
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6. House ID# 304420047
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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 |
| INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| 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: R. Reed Skaggs, Chief Strategy and Business Officer |
Date | 7/15/2026 11:06:37 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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.3174, S.1238, Invasive Species Prevention and Forest Restoration Act, Issues pertaining to re-introduction, all provisions.
H.R.4708, Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, Issues pertaining to re-introduction, all provisions.
S.3810, SWAT Act of 2026, Issues pertaining to re-introduction, all provisions.
H.R.7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, Issues pertaining to research, education and Extension, education.
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 |
Dominique |
Foster |
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Rebecca |
Adler Miserendino |
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Dominique |
Carter |
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AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow National
Science Foundation (NSF) - 2017- 2019 |
Agricultural Science Advisor - US Department of Agriculture
(USDA) - 2019 - 2021 | White House Office of
Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) |
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.9171, FY 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to EPA S&T.
H.R.8646, FY 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to biosecurity threats and agriculture research funding.
H.R.8845, FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF, ILMS.
H.R.9260, FY 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NIH, CDC.
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 |
Rebecca |
Adler Miserendino |
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Dominique |
Carter |
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AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow - National
Science Foundation (NSF) - 2017- 2019 |
Agricultural Science Advisor - US Department of Agriculture
(USDA) - 2019 - 2021 | White House Office of
Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) |
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Dominique |
Foster |
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Isabelle |
Arbetter |
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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
S.4023, America's Living Library Act of 2026, Issues pertaining to re-introduction, all provisions.
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 |
Dominique |
Carter |
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"AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow - National
Science Foundation (NSF) - 2017- 2019 |
Agricultural Science Advisor - US Department of Agriculture
(USDA) - 2019 - 2021 | White House Office of
Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) |
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Dominique |
Foster |
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Rebecca |
Adler Miserendino |
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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.4348, S.2398, Kay Hagan Tick Act, Issues pertaining to re-authorization, continuation and expansion of support for response to vector born disease.
SMASH Act, Issues pertaining to re-introduction, expanded and clarified use of funds for vector management.
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 |
Dominique |
Carter |
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"AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow - National
Science Foundation (NSF) - 2017- 2019 |
Agricultural Science Advisor - US Department of Agriculture
(USDA) - 2019 - 2021| White House Office of
Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) |
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Dominique |
Foster |
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Rebecca |
Adler Miserendino |
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Isabelle |
Arbetter |
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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.1555, Pollinator Power Act of 2023, all provisions.
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 |
Dominique |
Foster |
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Dominique |
Carter |
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AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow - National
Science Foundation (NSF) - 2017- 2019 |
Agricultural Science Advisor - US Department of Agriculture
(USDA) - 2019 - 2021 | White House Office of
Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) |
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Rebecca |
Adler Miserendino |
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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.1149, Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2023, Issues pertaining to re-introduction, all provisions, including issues pertaining to wildlife conservation and endangered species.
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 |
Dominique |
Foster |
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Dominique |
Carter |
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AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow - National
Science Foundation (NSF) - 2017- 2019 |
Agricultural Science Advisor - US Department of Agriculture
(USDA) - 2019 - 2021 | White House Office of
Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) |
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Rebecca |
Adler Miserendino |
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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
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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) |