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Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the Senate since Jan 3, 1985
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Lobbying reports (LD-2) whose issue descriptions explicitly cite a bill this member sponsored, cosponsored, or cast a recorded vote on. This documents an overlap in subject only. LD-2 reports generally do not name the members contacted, and a citation does not show contact with this member, influence, or the client's position on the bill. No matching record means none was found within coverage, not that no lobbying occurred.
Loading lobbying reportsCoverage: LD-2 reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 28, 2026. Only the current version of each report is used.
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IONQ, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: IONQ, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$730,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 4784· this member:Recorded vote on 1 roll call
…Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; provisions supporting quantum technology and programmatic increases. H.R. 8800 / S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions supporting quantum technology and programmatic increases. H.R. 9495 - Fiscal Year…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesS. 4784· this member:Recorded vote on 1 roll call
…, Army, and Marine Corps personal protection equipment FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations, H.R. 9495 FY27 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8800, S. 4784
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SAVING COLLEGE SPORTS · lobbying firm or registrant: INVARIANT LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Sports/Athletics
$110,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesS. 4668· this member:Recorded votes on 11 roll calls
Educate Members on issues related to Name, Image, and Likeness, including H.R. 4312, the SCORE ACT; and S.4668/H.R.9137, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNITED STATES OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE · lobbying firm or registrant: ALSTON & BIRD LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Sports/Athletics
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesS. 4668· this member:Recorded votes on 11 roll calls
Issues related to Olympic womens and mens collegiate sports. S.4668/H.R.9137, The Protect College Sports Act of 2026.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$100,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 6500· this member:Recorded votes on 4 roll calls
…, 2027 (H.R.9260) FY2027 Continuing Appropriations Act (through 12/04/2026)(H.R. 9770) FY2027 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (through 12/11/2026)(H.R. 6500) OMB proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$100,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 1261· this member:Cosponsored
…usion Care for Hospice Patients Act (S. 1936 / H.R. 9703) Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816) CONNECT for Health Act (H.R. 4206 / S. 1261)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$100,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 1261· this member:Cosponsored
…ss to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act (S. 1936) Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816) CONNECT for Health Act (H.R. 4206 / S. 1261) Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act of 2026 (S. 5489) Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2026 (S. 5488) Resolutions expressing support for the designatio…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NYU LANGONE HOSPITALS (FORMERLY NYU HOSPITALS CENTER) · lobbying firm or registrant: NYU LANGONE HOSPITALS (FORMERLY NYU HOSPITALS CENTER)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$50,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
…bulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Proposed Rule (CMS-1850-P) - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 4731/S.2439) - Acute Hospital Care at Home Waiver - H.R 1 - Reconciliation / One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COINBASE, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 3633· this member:Recorded vote on 1 roll call
…to digital assets and financial technology; Regulatory structure and clarity for digital assets; Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act; H.R. 3633, Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025; S. 1582, GENIUS Act; Discussion Draft of Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025; S. 5616, Aligning Digital Ass…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COINBASE, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesS. 1582· this member:Recorded votes on 9 roll calls
…ry structure and clarity for digital assets; Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act; H.R. 3633, Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025; S. 1582, GENIUS Act; Discussion Draft of Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025; S. 5616, Aligning Digital Assets with Principles of Taxation (ADAPT) Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
YALE UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: YALE UNIVERSITY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$340,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 2296· this member:Recorded votes on 12 roll calls
H.R. 3838 and S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act of 2027, provisions related to research security and graduate education of military personnel. S.3597, National Quantum Ini…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VMWARE, INC. OBO BROADCOM INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesS. 4784· this member:Recorded vote on 1 roll call
Issues related to IT procurement and the appropriations process; FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
$2,940,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 4668· this member:Recorded votes on 11 roll calls
…50 - College Athletics Reform Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2932 - Student Athlete Fairness and Enforcement Act - all provisions related to cable. -S.4668 - Protect College Sports Act of 2026 - all provisions related to cable.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MICROSOFT CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$2,440,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 4784· this member:Recorded vote on 1 roll call
S. 4784, H.R. 8880, National Defense Authorization Act. S. 4615, H.R. 9624, Intelligence Authorization Act. Defense Appropriations. Quantum Computing. Cybersecurity: F…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MICROSOFT CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$2,440,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
…d the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States. H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act tax provisions. S. 3931, Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act ("TAS Act"). Corporate tax, transfer pricing, treaty, foreign tax cred…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Housing
$130,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 6644· this member:Recorded votes on 9 roll calls
Support housing construction; building energy codes; 21st Century Road to Housing Act (H.R. 6644).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
RED RIVER VALLEY & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: VIKING NAVIGATION LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Railroads
Amount not reported
CitesH.R. 6500· this member:Recorded votes on 4 roll calls
…SC 22907 for projects in North Dakota. Lobbying activity related to legislation (draft and introduced): -- FY2027 Transportation-HUD Appropriations in general, H.R. 6500 (PL 119-103), H.R. 9170 (etc): Support for full funding for 49 USC 22907 and 46 USC 54301; -- Surface Transportation Reauthorization HR 8870 BUILD America 250…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. View filing
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL (FORMERLY VIACOMCBS INC.) · lobbying firm or registrant: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesS. 4784· this member:Recorded vote on 1 roll call
Issues related to the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8800/ S. 4784).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CORNELL UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$220,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
…to cap federal student loans to graduate and professional students; encouraged Congress to pass legislation to expand the definition of professional student. (HR 1, HR 6718, HR 6574) Met with legislative staff to discuss concerns with and explain the impact of proposed changes to foreign gift reporting and other provision…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CORNELL UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$220,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 4784· this member:Recorded vote on 1 roll call
…HR 9495). Met with legislative staff to discourage enactment of additional legislative mandates for research security in the annual defense authorization bill (S.4784, HR 8800)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
P&L TRANSPORTATION, INC. (FKA APPALACHIAN & OHIO RAILROAD, INC.) · lobbying firm or registrant: VIKING NAVIGATION LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Railroads
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 6500· this member:Recorded votes on 4 roll calls
…waterway bridge airboard in Kentucky. Lobbying activity related to legislation (draft and introduced): -- FY2027 Transportation-HUD Appropriations in general, H.R. 6500 (PL 119-103), H.R. 9170 (etc): Support for full funding for 49 USC 22907 and 46 USC 54301; -- Surface Transportation Reauthorization HR 8870 BUILD America 250…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$90,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
…S, HRSA, IHS, and federal student aid. H.R.9260 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act [Public Law No. 119-21] implementation and federal student loan limits Impact of guidance on federal financial assistance Supporti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$90,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act [Public Law No. 119-21] implementation and federal student loan limits S.4568/H.R.8691 - Nursing is a Professional Degree Act S.J.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$291,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
Higher education issues related to public research universities and intercollegiate athletics, including One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), DETERRENT Act, SCORE Act (H.R. 4312), SAFE Act, and Protect College Sports Act (S.4668).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$291,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 4668· this member:Recorded votes on 11 roll calls
…s and intercollegiate athletics, including One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), DETERRENT Act, SCORE Act (H.R. 4312), SAFE Act, and Protect College Sports Act (S.4668).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing