STEM Education Act of 2014

S.1003/S.953/H.R.1911, Comprehensive Student Loan Protection Act/Student Loan Affordability Act/Smarter Solutions for Students Act, in opposition to the doubling of Stafford loan interest rates; S.1088/H.R.1652, Student Nondiscrimination Act, in support of prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation in public schools; S.1094/H.R.5, Strengthening America's Schools Act/Student Success Act, in support of reauthorizing ESEA, improving accountability, including policies to reduce bullying and harassment, ensuring civil rights protections for students at charter schools, better data reporting and transparency in athletics programs, in opposition to federally funded vouchers; S.113, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, in support of ensuring students exhaust federal financial aid before taking on private student loans; S.114/H.R.532, Fairness for Struggling Students Act/Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act, in support of allowing private students loans to be dischargeable in bankruptcy; S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act, in support of reversing the doubling of Stafford Loan interest rates, in opposition to moving student loans to a market-based interest rate; S.146, School Safety and Campus Enhancements Act, in support of providing grants to schools to help ensure student safety, including bullying and harassment prevention; S.216/H.R.482, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act, in support of preventing and responding to bullying and harassment at institutions of higher education; S.217/H.R.455, High School Data Transparency Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; S.403, Safe Schools Improvement Act, in support encouraging states, districts, and schools to develop policies and programs to prevent and appropriately respond to instances of bullying and harassment; S.519/H.R.1041, PRE-K Act, in support of improving pre-kindergarten quality; S.546, Smarter Borrowing Act, in support of additional counseling for students taking on education debt; S.840/H.R.1736, School Principal Recruitment and Training Act, in support of recruiting, supporting, and preparing high-quality principals to improve student academic achievement in high-need schools; S.870/H.R.1845, Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act, in support of establishing and funding policies and practices that are supportive of pregnant and parenting youth; H.R.367, REINS Act, in opposition to limiting the administration's regulatory authority; S. 1909/ S. 1968, CHOICE Act/ Scholarship for Kids Act, in opposition to diverting public funds to private or religious elementary and secondary schools; Higher Education Affordability Act, in support of reauthorizing the Higher Education Act with attention to improving access and affordability for students, accountablity for institutions, and ending harassment and violence on campus; S. 2194, Pell Grant Protection Act, in support of setting the maximum Pell Grant to increase with inflation every year; H.R.5159, The Schedules That Work Act, in support of schedules that provide employees a voice at work, benefiting both business and families; S. 2432, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, in support of amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans, and for other purposes; H.R.5031, STEM Education Act, in support of adding computer science to the definition of STEM at the Federal level, amending the National Science Foundation's Noyce Master Teacher Fellowship program to expand eligibility to current math and science teachers who already have a bachelor's degree in a STEM field; in support of strong gainful employment regulations; in support of mandatory certification in private student lending; in support of changes to the FAFSA to better represent LGBT individuals and families; in support of ending sexual violence on college campuses by ensuring all schools assess their climate, follow existing federal laws, and better coordinate with community partners.

Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, White House Office

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etc S. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals Rating System/College Scorecard Tax Credit Expansions Race to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act,

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $53,021

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4186- FIRST Act, provisions related to STEM education H.R. 5031- STEM Education Act H.R. 4828- I-STEM Act, all provisions S. 2543- Supporting Afterschool STEM Act, all provisions S. 2757- America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, provisions related to STEM Education Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Reauthorization Act draft (no bill number), provisions related to career and technical education

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for STEM education and funding H.R.4159 - America Competes Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R.5031 - STEM Education Act of 2014

Client expense: $27,857 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.5031, The STEM Education Act of 2014 H.R.4366, The Strengthening Education through Research Act H.R.5, The Student Success Act H.R.803, SKILLS ACT H.R.1353,STEM Education Opportunity Act H.R.4828,Innovative STEM Networks Act, I-STEM Act S.358 STEM Master Teacher Corps Act S.2795 Career and Technical Education Opportunity Act

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FY 2014 Senate Budget - Foundation for Growth: Restoring the Promise of American Opportunity FY 2014 House Budget - A Path to Prosperity: A Responsible, Balanced Budget ASCE's Report Card for America's Infrastructure H.R. 2426 - Educating Tomorrow's Engineers Act S. 1094 Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013 S. 1178 - Educating Tomorrow's Engineers Act H.R. 5031 - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Act

Client expense: $216,829 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

(1) H.R. 4660/S. 2437/H. Report 113-448/S. Report 113-181; Fiscal Year 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III: Science; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); Education; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Accountability Projects (SEAP); Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums, and NASA Visitor Centers Plus Other Opportunities (CP4SMP+); funding for competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (2) Issues related to the proposed termination/consolidation of federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education programs that are currently offered by a variety of federal agencies. (3) [Bill and Report numbers pending]; Fiscal Year 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; [Title number pending]; Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS); funding for museum programs authorized by the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996; competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (4) H.R. 4660/S. 2437/H. Report 113-448/S. Report 113-181; Fiscal Year 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III: Science; National Science Foundation (NSF); Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR); Division of Learning in Formal and Informal Environments (DRL); funding for the Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program and competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (5) H.R. 4660/S. 2437/H. Report 113-448/S. Report 113-181; Fiscal Year 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title I: Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Office of Education; funding for Competitive Education Grants/Environmental Literacy Grants (ELG); funding for Bay-Watershed Education and Training Regional Programs (B-WET); funding for competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (6) [Bill and Report numbers pending]; Fiscal Year 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; [Title number pending]; Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH); funding for the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program and the Science Education Drug Abuse Partnership Award (SEDAPA) program. (7) [Bill and Report numbers pending]; Fiscal Year 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; [Title number pending]; Department of Education (ED); funding for the STEM Innovation Initiative, Effective Teaching and Learning: STEM, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program, and competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (8) Discussions with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding science centers and museums and their role in improving the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education acumen and agricultural literacy of America's students, parents, and educators. (9) H.R. 4186; Frontiers in Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) Act of 2014; Title I; provisions related to the National Science Foundation (NSF); Title II; provisions related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. (10) Discussions with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) regarding the possible placement of AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers in science centers and museums in order to combat poverty and improve STEM education. (11) Discussions with the United States Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the creation of a partnership to improve national energy literacy via science centers and museums. (12) H.R. 5031; STEM Education Act of 2014; Section 3; Informal STEM Education. (13) Discussions with the Corporation for National and Community Service, Department of Agriculture, Department of Education, Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Patent and Trademark Office, and Small Business Administration regarding the possibility of support for collaborations designed to facilitate more hands-on experiences at science centers and museums and to draw young students closer to the individuals and organizations that are the targets of their growing interests in the STEM fields. (14) Meeting with the Institute of Museum and Library Services regarding the agency's upcoming reauthorization. (15) Conversation with the National Endowment for the Humanities regarding possible participation in the 2015 ASTC Annual Conference.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Endowment for the Humanities, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

(1) H.R. 4660/S. 2437/H. Report 113-448/S. Report 113-181; Fiscal Year 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III: Science; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); Education; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Accountability Projects (SEAP); Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums, and NASA Visitor Centers Plus Other Opportunities (CP4SMP+); funding for competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (2) Issues related to the proposed termination/consolidation of federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education programs that are currently offered by a variety of federal agencies. (3) [Bill and Report numbers pending]; Fiscal Year 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; [Title number pending]; Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS); funding for museum programs authorized by the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996; competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (4) H.R. 4660/S. 2437/H. Report 113-448/S. Report 113-181; Fiscal Year 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III: Science; National Science Foundation (NSF); Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR); Division of Learning in Formal and Informal Environments (DRL); funding for the Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program and competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (5) H.R. 4660/S. 2437/H. Report 113-448/S. Report 113-181; Fiscal Year 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title I: Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Office of Education; funding for Competitive Education Grants/Environmental Literacy Grants (ELG); funding for Bay-Watershed Education and Training Regional Programs (B-WET); funding for competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (6) [Bill and Report numbers pending]; Fiscal Year 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; [Title number pending]; Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH); funding for the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program and the Science Education Drug Abuse Partnership Award (SEDAPA) program. (7) [Bill and Report numbers pending]; Fiscal Year 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; [Title number pending]; Department of Education (ED); funding for the STEM Innovation Initiative, Effective Teaching and Learning: STEM, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program, and competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (8) Discussions with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding science centers and museums and their role in improving the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education acumen and agricultural literacy of America's students, parents, and educators. (9) H.R. 4186; Frontiers in Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) Act of 2014; Title I; provisions related to the National Science Foundation (NSF); Title II; provisions related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. (10) Discussions with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) regarding the possible placement of AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers in science centers and museums in order to combat poverty and improve STEM education. (11) Discussions with the United States Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the creation of a partnership to improve national energy literacy via science centers and museums. (12) H.R. 5031; STEM Education Act of 2014; Section 3; Informal STEM Education. (13) Discussions with the Corporation for National and Community Service, Department of Agriculture, Department of Education, Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Patent and Trademark Office, and Small Business Administration regarding the possibility of support for collaborations designed to facilitate more hands-on experiences at science centers and museums and to draw young students closer to the individuals and organizations that are the targets of their growing interests in the STEM fields. (14) Meeting with the Institute of Museum and Library Services regarding the agency's upcoming reauthorization. (15) Conversation with the National Endowment for the Humanities regarding possible participation in the 2015 ASTC Annual Conference.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Endowment for the Humanities, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

General provisions related to science and engineering research at NSF, DOE, DOD, NASA STEM education and behavioral and social science research. S. xxx, the America COMPETES Act reauthorization - provisions related to the reauthorization of NSF, NIST, DOEs Office of Science, ARPA-E and other STEM related issues H.R. 4186, the Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) Act - provisions related to authorization levels, length of authorization, authorization levels for directorates, open access, impact on peer review system, and other provisions H.R. 5031 - A bill to define STEM education to include computer science, and to support existing STEM education programs at the National Science Foundation - general provisions related to the bill H.R. 5035 - A bill to reauthorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and for other purposes - general provisions related to the bill H.R. 5056 - A bill to improve the efficiency of Federal research and development, and for other purposes - general provisions related to the bill H.R. 5029 - A bill to provide for the establishment of a body to identify and coordinate international science and technology cooperation that can strengthen the domestic science and technology enterprise and support United States foreign policy goals - general provisions related to the bill H.R. 4923/S. xxxx, the FY 15 Energy-Water Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for the Dept. of Energys Office of Science and ARPA-E H.R. 4660/S. 2437, the FY 15 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for NSF, NASA and STEM education programs H.R. 4870/S. xxxx - the FY 15 Defense Appropriations bill - priorities around funding for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including funding at DARPA H.R. xxxx, the DOE R&D Act - provisions related to Office of Science and ARPA-E as well as DOE research overall H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act - provisions related to public reporting of scientific data H.R. 2981, the Technology and Research Accelerating National Security and Future Economic Resiliency Act (TRANSFER) Act - provisions related to advanced manufacturing H.R. 4438/S. xx, the American Research and Competitiveness Act - provisions that would simplify and make permanent the R&D tax credit S. 1347, the Conference Accountability Act - provisions that would restrict the ability of federal contractor scientists and engineers to participate in scientific and technical conferences Issues related to FAA regulations on the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems for research and other academic purposes General funding opportunities within the research portfolio of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1003/S.953/H.R.1911, Comprehensive Student Loan Protection Act/Student Loan Affordability Act/Smarter Solutions for Students Act, in opposition to the doubling of Stafford loan interest rates; S.1088/H.R.1652, Student Nondiscrimination Act, in support of prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation in public schools; S.1094/H.R.5, Strengthening America's Schools Act/Student Success Act, in support of reauthorizing ESEA, improving accountability, including policies to reduce bullying and harassment, ensuring civil rights protections for students at charter schools, better data reporting and transparency in athletics programs, in opposition to federally funded vouchers; S.113, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act, in support of ensuring students exhaust federal financial aid before taking on private student loans; S.114/H.R.532, Fairness for Struggling Students Act/Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act, in support of allowing private students loans to be dischargeable in bankruptcy; S.1238, Keep Student Loans Affordable Act, in support of reversing the doubling of Stafford Loan interest rates, in opposition to moving student loans to a market-based interest rate; S.146, School Safety and Campus Enhancements Act, in support of providing grants to schools to help ensure student safety, including bullying and harassment prevention; S.216/H.R.482, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act, in support of preventing and responding to bullying and harassment at institutions of higher education; S.217/H.R.455, High School Data Transparency Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; S.403, Safe Schools Improvement Act, in support encouraging states, districts, and schools to develop policies and programs to prevent and appropriately respond to instances of bullying and harassment; S.519/H.R.1041, PRE-K Act, in support of improving pre-kindergarten quality; S.546, Smarter Borrowing Act, in support of additional counseling for students taking on education debt; S.840/H.R.1736, School Principal Recruitment and Training Act, in support of recruiting, supporting, and preparing high-quality principals to improve student academic achievement in high-need schools; S.870/H.R.1845, Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act, in support of establishing and funding policies and practices that are supportive of pregnant and parenting youth; in support of strong gainful employment regulations; in support of mandatory certification in private student lending; in support of changes to the FAFSA to better represent LGBT individuals and families; H.R.367, REINS Act, in opposition to limiting the administration's regulatory authority; S. 1909/ S. 1968, CHOICE Act/ Scholarship For Kids Act, in opposition to diverting public funds to private or religious elementary and secondary schools; Higher Education Affordability Act, in support of reauthorizing the Higher Education Act with attention to improving access and affordability for students, accountablity for institutions, and ending harassment and violence on campus; in support of ending sexual violence on college campuses by ensuring all schools assess their climate, follow existing federal laws, and better coordinate with community partners; S. 2194, Pell Grant Protection Act, in support of setting the maximum Pell grant to increase with inflation every year; HR 5159, The Schedules That Work Act, in support of schedules that provide employees a voice at work, benefiting both business and families; S. 2432, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, in support of amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans, and for other purposes; H.R. 5031, STEM Education Act, in support of adding computer science to the definition of STEM at the Federal level, amending the National Science Foundation's Noyce Master Teacher Fellowship program to expand eligibility to current math and science teachers who already have a bachelor's degree in a STEM field.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, White House Office

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etcS. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals oRating System/College Scorecard oTax Credit Expansions oRace to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act

Client expense: $59,296 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 5120, Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act of 2014; Sec. 204 H.R. 4159, S. 2757, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 5031, The STEM Education Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 5035, National Institute of Standards and Technology Reauthorization Act of 2014, and for other purposes; entire bill H.R. 5056, Research and Development Efficiency Act; entire bill H.R. 5029, International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2014; entire bill S. 1347, Conference Accountability Act of 2014; entire bill H.R. 2495, American Super Computing Leadership Act; entire bill H.R. 4012, S. 2613, Secret Science Reform Act of 2014; entire bill National Science Foundation funding decisions Technology Transfer/Commercialization issues H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; Title III, climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 4660, S. 2437, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; climate research and earth observations H.R. 5171, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; USGS earthquake hazards research S. 646, National Endowment for the Oceans Act; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H. Con. Res. 96, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 2413, Weather Forecasting Improvement Act of 2014; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 2219, To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing S. 601, Water Resources Development Act of 2013; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing President Obamas FY 2015 Budget Request; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing H.R. 3988, Fixing Operations of Reservoirs to Encompass Climatic and Atmospheric Science Trends Act; drought and water management H.R. 4239, To provide drought assistance to the State of California and other affected western States; climate research, drought and water management S. 2198, Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014; climate research, drought and water management H.R. 4039, California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014; climate research, drought and water management H.R. 3964, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act; climate research, drought and water management S. 1254, Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2014; climate and coastal observation research H.R. 4186, Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology Act of 2014; climate research, earth observing H.J.Res.124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

H.R. 4186- FIRST Act, provisions related to STEM education H.R. 5031- STEM Education Act H.R. 4828- I-STEM Act, all provisions S. 2543- Supporting Afterschool STEM Act, all provisions S. 2757- America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, provisions related to STEM Education Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Reauthorization Act draft (no bill number), provisions related to career and technical education

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1094 - Strengthening Americas Schools Act S. 358 - STEM Master Teacher Corps Act S. 1796 - STEM Gateways Act H.R. 5031 - The STEM Education Act of 2014H.R. 4366 - The Strengthening Educaiton through Research Act H.R. 5 - The Student Success Act H.R. 4828 - I-STEM Act H.R. 2543 - The Supporting Afterschool STEM Act H.R. 4983 - The Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

STEM - Steeping Up to STEM Act of 2013 (H.R. 1089) STEM Education Act of 2014 (H.R. 5031) Higher Education Reauthorization Act First In the World Grant Program Humanities Education

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $11,000

Government targets: Economic Development Administration, Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Endowment for the Humanities, Natl Institute of Justice, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE

(1) H.R. 4660/S. 2437/H. Report 113-448/S. Report 113-181; Fiscal Year 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III: Science; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); Education; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Accountability Projects (SEAP); Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums, and NASA Visitor Centers Plus Other Opportunities (CP4SMP+); funding for competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (2) Issues related to the proposed termination/consolidation of federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education programs that are currently offered by a variety of federal agencies. (3) [Bill and Report numbers pending]; Fiscal Year 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; [Title number pending]; Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS); funding for museum programs authorized by the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996; competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (4) H.R. 4660/S. 2437/H. Report 113-448/S. Report 113-181; Fiscal Year 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III: Science; National Science Foundation (NSF); Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR); Division of Learning in Formal and Informal Environments (DRL); funding for the Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program and competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (5) H.R. 4660/S. 2437/H. Report 113-448/S. Report 113-181; Fiscal Year 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title I: Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Office of Education; funding for Competitive Education Grants/Environmental Literacy Grants (ELG); funding for Bay-Watershed Education and Training Regional Programs (B-WET); funding for competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (6) [Bill and Report numbers pending]; Fiscal Year 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; [Title number pending]; Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH); funding for the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program and the Science Education Drug Abuse Partnership Award (SEDAPA) program. (7) [Bill and Report numbers pending]; Fiscal Year 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; [Title number pending]; Department of Education (ED); funding for the STEM Innovation Initiative, Effective Teaching and Learning: STEM, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program, and competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (8) Discussions with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding science centers and museums and their role in improving the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education acumen and agricultural literacy of America's students, parents, and educators. (9) H.R. 4186; Frontiers in Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) Act of 2014; Title I; provisions related to the National Science Foundation (NSF); Title II; provisions related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. (10) Discussions with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) regarding the possible placement of AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers in science centers and museums in order to combat poverty and improve STEM education. (11) Discussions with the United States Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the creation of a partnership to improve national energy literacy via science centers and museums. (12) H.R. 5031; STEM Education Act of 2014; Section 3; Informal STEM Education. (13) Discussions with White House Office of Science and Technology Policy regarding the White House Maker Faire. (14) Attendance at Coalition for National Science Funding Reception for Dr. Cora Marrett, National Science Foundation (NSF); Washington, DC; August 2014. (15) Attendance at American Alliance of Museums/United States Department of State Congressional Briefing/Congressional Reception highlighting the "Museums Connect" program and grant recipients; Washington, DC; September 2014.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Endowment for the Humanities, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

(1) H.R. 4660/S. 2437/H. Report 113-448/S. Report 113-181; Fiscal Year 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III: Science; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); Education; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Accountability Projects (SEAP); Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums, and NASA Visitor Centers Plus Other Opportunities (CP4SMP+); funding for competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (2) Issues related to the proposed termination/consolidation of federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education programs that are currently offered by a variety of federal agencies. (3) [Bill and Report numbers pending]; Fiscal Year 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; [Title number pending]; Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS); funding for museum programs authorized by the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996; competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (4) H.R. 4660/S. 2437/H. Report 113-448/S. Report 113-181; Fiscal Year 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title III: Science; National Science Foundation (NSF); Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR); Division of Learning in Formal and Informal Environments (DRL); funding for the Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program and competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (5) H.R. 4660/S. 2437/H. Report 113-448/S. Report 113-181; Fiscal Year 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; Title I: Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Office of Education; funding for Competitive Education Grants/Environmental Literacy Grants (ELG); funding for Bay-Watershed Education and Training Regional Programs (B-WET); funding for competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (6) [Bill and Report numbers pending]; Fiscal Year 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; [Title number pending]; Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH); funding for the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program and the Science Education Drug Abuse Partnership Award (SEDAPA) program. (7) [Bill and Report numbers pending]; Fiscal Year 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; [Title number pending]; Department of Education (ED); funding for the STEM Innovation Initiative, Effective Teaching and Learning: STEM, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program, and competitive grant programs for which science centers and museums are eligible to apply. (8) Discussions with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding science centers and museums and their role in improving the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education acumen and agricultural literacy of America's students, parents, and educators. (9) Discussions with National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) regarding participation at the Association of Science-Technology Centers' (ASTC) 2015 Annual Conference. (10) H.R. 4186; Frontiers in Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) Act of 2014; Title I; provisions related to the National Science Foundation (NSF); Title II; provisions related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. (11) Discussions with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) regarding the possible placement of AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers in science centers and museums in order to combat poverty and improve STEM education. (12) Discussions with the United States Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the creation of a partnership to improve national energy literacy via science centers and museums. (13) H.R. 5031; STEM Education Act of 2014; Section 3; Informal STEM Education. (14) Attendance at "Museums: Partners in Learning" opening ceremony at U.S. Department of Education; Washington, DC; July 2014. (15) Discussions with White House Office of Science and Technology Policy regarding the White House Maker Faire.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Endowment for the Humanities, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE

H.R. 5031, the "STEM Education Act of 2014''. Encouraged the inclusion of a Informal Science Education section into the Act.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for STEM education and funding H.R. 5031 - The STEM Education Act H.R. 4186 - Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) Act

Client expense: $43,550 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Reauthorization for NSF, NASA, Department of Energy Office of Science. H.R.4159 - 113th Congress (2013-2014) America Competes Reauthorization Act of 2014 Supported increased funding levels within the bill for science research agencies. Opposed new constraints on NSF and other agencies to make research awards. H.R.5031 - 113th Congress (2013-2014) STEM Education Act of 2014 H.R.5056 - 113th Congress (2013-2014) Research and Development Efficiency Act H.R.4869 - 113th Congress (2013-2014) Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014 Supported increased funding for research accounts within Dept. of Energy H.R.4412 - 113th Congress (2013-2014) `National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2014 Supported passage

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4186- FIRST Act, provisions related to STEM education H.R. 5031- STEM Education Act H.R. 4828- I-STEM Act, all provisions S. 2543- Supporting Afterschool STEM Act, all provisions

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, etcS. 1334 - To establish new federal Student Loan interest rates tied to a market based interest rate. S. 2981 - To limit federal overreach in postsecondary academic affairs, eliminating three regulations affecting colleges and universities. The three regulations repealed under H.R. 2637 include state authorization requirements, the federal definition of a credit hour, and gainful employment requirements. H.R. 3047 The borrower of a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Program may modify the interest rate of the loan to be equal to the interest rate that would be applicable to such loan if loan were first disbursed (or first applied for) on the date which the borrower elects to modify the interest rate of such loan. Interest rate elected under this clause will be fixed for the life of the loan. H.R. 5031, STEM Act of 2014, defines STEM education to include computer science as a discipline H.R. 3136, Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, Would streamline the amount of information currently available to students and their families regarding estimated college costs, loan options, and potential repayment plans on a consumer-tested College Dashboard. H.R. 4984, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, Would increase financial aid counseling for students and families entering the college-application process. DRAFT of Chairman Harkin's HEA Reauthorization S. 2506, Correctly Recognizing Educational Achievements To Empower Graduates Act, A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes. H.R. 5100, Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures (SCORE) Act, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team, and for other purposes. H.R. 4582, S. 2292, S. 2463, Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act Simplifying Federal Financial Aid (both on the House and Senate side) particular focus on a one-grant, one-loan, one-tax credit system. Costs and institutional compliance requirements associated with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Higher Education Accreditation President Obamas Higher Education Proposals oRating System/College Scorecard oTax Credit Expansions oRace to the Top for college affordability and compliance oFinancial Aid Shopping Sheet Congressional Hearings: Kimrey Rhinehardt, UNC VP for Federal Relations Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Examining Access and Supports for Servicemembers and Veterans in Higher Education May 22, 2014 Thomas W. Ross, President of University of North Carolina House Committee on Veterans Affairs, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Defining and Improving Success for Student Veterans May 8, 2014 Jason DeSousa, Fayetteville State University Asst Vice Chancellor for Student Retention Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) "Strengthening Minority Serving Institutions: Best Practices and Innovations for Student Success" May 13, 2014

Client expense: $58,461 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 854 - STEM Education for the Global Economy Act S. 1094 - Strengthening Americas Schools Act S. 358 - STEM Master Teacher Corps Act S. 1796 - STEM Gateways ActH.R. 1353 - STEM Education Opportunity Act H.R. 2592 - STEM Innovation Networks Act H.R. 5031 - The STEM Educaiton Act of 2014 H.R. 4366 - The Strengthening Educaiton through Research Act H.R. 5 - The Student Success Act House (no bill number) - Innovative STEM Networks Act Senate (no bill number) - Higher Education Affordability Act

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE