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Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 6, 2025
Latest Action
March 31, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael BaumgartnerRepublican(WA)
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Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act or the DETERRENT Act This bill expands oversight and disclosure requirements related to foreign sources and institutions of higher education (IHEs). Specifically, the bill requires an IHE to annually disclose to the Department of Education (ED) any year in which the IHE receives a gift from a foreign country of concern (e.g., China or Russia) or foreign entity of concern of any dollar amount; receives a gift or contract from a foreign source (other than a foreign country of concern or foreign entity of concern) that is valued at $50,000 or more, considered alone or in combination with all other gifts or contracts within a calendar year (current disclosure threshold is $250,000 or more), or which has an undetermined monetary value; enters into a contract with a foreign country of concern or foreign entity of concern after receiving a waiver for such contract; or is substantially controlled by a foreign source. Additionally, the bill prohibits IHEs from entering into contracts with a foreign country of concern or with a foreign entity of concern without obtaining a waiver, requires certain IHEs to disclose gifts or contracts between covered individuals (e.g., researchers) and foreign sources, and requires private IHEs with specified assets or investments to file annual investment disclosure reports. The bill requires ED to investigate possible violations of this bill and outlines the various penalties for each violation. Penalties may include losing eligibility for federal student financial aid.
Yes
539
No
1518
Present
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Not Voting
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 169 (Roll no. 83).
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 169 (Roll no. 83).
HouseThe House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1048.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1312-1316)
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2026 · third_quarter · Education
HR 1048/S. 1296 DETERRENT Act HR 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act HR 8476 No Antisemitism in Education Act HR 9203 Student Protection and University Accountability Act
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
Lobbying in opposition to H.R. 1048/S. 1296, the DETERRANT Act, which would lower the foreign gift reporting threshold for colleges and universities to $50,000 from the current $250,000 level.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
S.1296, H.R. 1048, Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act, DETERRENT Act;
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
General provisions related to science and engineering research at NSF, DOE, DOD, NASA, NIH, and IES in FY 2027 H.R. 8845/S. xxxx, the FY 2027 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for NSF and NASA H.R. 9495/S. xxxx, the FY 2027 Defense Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including Defense-Wide basic research initiatives and funding at DARPA; provisions related to URIs; provisions related to Army and Air Force research projects, including Pathfinder-Air Assault; provisions related to quantum technology H.R. 9022/S. xxxx, the FY 2027 Energy-Water Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for the Dept. of Energy's Office of Science, ARPA-E, CRESP, and DOE Environmental Management H.R. 9260/S. xxxx, the FY 2027 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - provisions related to funding for the National Institutes of Health and the Institute of Education Sciences H.R. 8800/S. 2296, the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act - provisions related to defense S&T basic and applied research (6.1-6.3); research security; provisions related to quantum technology H.R. 8495/S. xxxx, the FY 2027 Financial Services-General Government Appropriations bill - provisions related to facilities and administrative research costs and the FAIR model H.R. 1048/S. 1296, the DETERRENT Act - provisions related to research security General issues related to the importance of robust and continued funding for NIH, NSF, DOD, NASA, IES, and DOE Office of Science General issues related to the FY 2027 President's Budget Request, including proposed cuts to NSF (including elimination of the SBE directorate), NIH, DOD URIs, and IES General issues related to NSF, including FY 2026 spending and NOFOs, proposed SBE cuts, outlook for NSF facilities, organizational changes to NSF (including proposed elimination of the National Science Board), agency priorities such as AI, and the NSF director nomination General issues related to DOE Office of Science, including priorities related to Genesis AI, and quantum General issues related to funding for quantum research and reauthorization of the National Quantum Initiative General issues related to AI legislation related to science and innovation, including the CREATE AI Act and the American Leadership in AI Act General issues related to emerging technologies including AI General issues related to OMB's NPRM on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (Uniform Guidance) Issues related to proposals to cap and reform F&A research cost reimbursements at research agencies including NIH, NSF, DOE, and DOD and implement the FAIR model for research cost reimbursements General issues related to FY 2026 spending rates and implementation of enacted FY 2026 appropriations (including P.L. 119-74) at research agencies including NIH, NSF, IES, and DOE Office of Science, including White House action on FY 2026 R&D priorities General issues related to IES and education research; IES functions, structure, and funding General issues related to research security General issues related to NASA funding for science and STEM education General issues related to strategy and plans for future research advocacy and engagement, including the Institute of National Security and quantum General issues related to Department of War, DOE Office of Science, and Department of Homeland Security S&T goals and how Vanderbilt can support their efforts General issues related to NIH agency actions and possible administration action on biosafety and biosecurity, including a possible executive order
2026 · third_quarter · Defense
General issues related to funding for DOD basic 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 research and DARPA in FY 2026 and FY 2027 H.R. 9495/S. xxxx, the FY 2027 Defense Appropriations bill - provisions related to funding for basic and applied research (6.1-6.3) including Defense-Wide basic research initiatives and funding at DARPA; provisions related to URIs; provisions related to Army and Air Force research projects, including Pathfinder-Air Assault H.R. 8800/S. 2296, the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act - provisions related to defense S&T basic and applied research (6.1-6.3); research security; provisions related to quantum technology H.R. 1048/S. 1296, the DETERRENT Act - provisions related to research security General issues related to research security at DOD General issues related to funding for quantum research General issues related to the Institute of National Security and national security research opportunities General issues related to Department of War and Department of Homeland Security S&T goals General issues related to White House action on FY 2026 R&D priorities
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1048 as unfinished business.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Walberg moved that the committee rise.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tlaib demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 242, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 6.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tlaib demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 242, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 5.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Self amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 242, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 4.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 242, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment No. 3.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 242, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 2.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 242, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 1.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1048.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Pat Harrigan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 242 and Rule XVIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24, H.J. Res. 75 and H.R. 1048. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75 under a closed rule, and provides for consideration of H.R. 1048 under a structured rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: CR H1241-1260)
Rule H. Res. 242 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 242 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24, H.J. Res. 75 and H.R. 1048. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75 under a closed rule, and provides for consideration of H.R. 1048 under a structured rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 9.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-16.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 14.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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| February 6, 2025 |
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| UT |
| Claudia Tenney | Republican | NY |
| Donald G. Davis | Democratic | NC |
| Erin Houchin | Republican | IN |
| Glenn Grothman | Republican | WI |
| Glenn Thompson | Republican | PA |
| Joe Wilson | Republican | SC |
| John James | Republican | MI |
| John R. Moolenaar | Republican | MI |
| Kevin Kiley | Independent | CA |
| Marie Gluesenkamp Perez | Democratic | WA |
| Mark B. Messmer | Republican | IN |
| Michael A. Rulli | Republican | OH |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. | Republican | TX |
| Rick W. Allen | Republican | GA |
| Robert F. Onder, Jr. | Republican | MO |
| Tim Walberg | Republican | MI |
| Virginia Foxx | Republican | NC |
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| HR 1023 | 119th | Related bill |
| HR 1018 | 119th | Related bill |
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 9260/S. xxxx, the FY 2027 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act - provisions related to funding for federal student aid programs (including the Pell Grant and projected shortfall, work-study and SEOG), the Institute of Education Sciences, Title VIII nursing workforce programs and support for academic nursing, and other higher education programs; implementation of FY 2026 funding for higher education programs and IES S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act - provisions related to student athletes, agent protections, and NIL H.R. 6718, the Professional Student Degree Act - provisions related to including additional fields as professional programs for the purposes of federal loan caps H.R. 1048/S. 1296, the DETERRENT Act - provisions related to expanded Sec. 117 foreign gift and contract reporting General issues related to the FY 2027 continuing resolution, including funding for IES General issues related to accreditation, including ED's AIM negotiated rulemaking General issues related to ED regulatory actions, including the AHEAD NPRM, the expected RISE final rule, future Title IV negotiated rulemaking, and interagency agreements (IAAs) at ED General issues related to federal student aid programs, including the Pell Grant and projected shortfall General issues related to federal student loan programs including graduate versus professional program borrowing limits and definition of professional programs for the purposes of federal loan limits General issues around college athletics, including potential federal legislation related to name/image/likeness for student-athletes, employment status of student-athletes, regulation of agents, and the future of college athletics General issues related to IES and education research; IES functions, structure, and FY 2026 spending General issues related to ACTS/IPEDS data collection General issues related to Sec. 117 foreign gift and contract reporting General regulatory issues related to research grants and contracts, including OMB's NPRM on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (Uniform Guidance) Issues related to college endowments and the endowment excise tax
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
Legislative Lobbying Report July 1 - September 30, 2026 Senate S. 9 by Tuberville (R-AL) Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 S.163 by Cassidy (R-LA) Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025 S. 317 by Lankford (R-OK) Charitable Act S. 936 by Cotton (R-AR) WEST Act of 2025 S. 994 by Durbin (D-IL) Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of (PROTECT) Students Act S.2134 by Gillibrand (D-NY) Data Protection Act of 2021 S. 1296 by Tillis (R-NC) DETERRENT Act S. 3589 by Banks (R-IN) RISE Act S. 3627 by Moody (R-FL) Pregnant Students Rights Act S. 4046 by Warner (D-VA) Economy for the Future Commission Act S. 4668 by Cruz (R-TX) Protect College Sports Act of 2026 S. 4784 by Wicker (R-MS) National Defense Authorization Act of 2027 S. 4435 by Cassidy (R-LA) Improving Financial Aid Offers for Students Act S.5559 by Padilla (D-CA) BASIC Act of 2026 S.J.Res.213 by Durbin (D-IL) A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media" House H.R. 28 by Steube (R-FL) Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 H.R. 801 by Moore (R-UT) Charitable Act H. R. 1048 by Baumgartner (R-WA) DETERRENT Act of 2025 H.R. 1905 by Buchanan (R-FL) Protecting American Students Act H.R. 2516 by Owens (R-UT) Accreditation for College Excellence (ACE) Act of 2025 H.R.3939 by Bonamici (D-OR) RISE Act H.R. 4054 by Fine (R-FL) Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act H.R.4312 by Bilirakis (R-FL) SCORE Act H.R.4795 by Foxx (R-VA) Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026H.R. 6358 by Frankel (D-FL) - Veteran Education Empowerment Act H.R.7757 by Guthrie (R-KY) KIDS Act H.R.6359 by Hinson (R-IA) Pregnant Students Rights Act H.R.6498 by Guthrie (R-KY) Student Financial Clarity Act of 2025 H.R.6500 by Smith (R-MO) FY 2027 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act H.R.6502 by McClain (R-MI) College Financial Aid Clarity Act of 2025 H.R. 6574 by Kennedy (D-NY) - Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act H.R. 6718 by Lawler (R-NY) - To amend the definition of professional degree in the Higher Education Act of 1965. H.R.7567 by Thompson (R-PA) Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 H. R. 8800 by Rogers (R-AL) National Defense Authorization Act of 2027 H.R. 9137 by Baumgartner (R-WA) Protect College Sports Act of 2026 H. R. 9260 by Aderholt (R-AL) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2027 H.R. 9971 by Ross (D-NC) Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act H.R. 10148 by Steube (R-FL) Safeguarding Americas Nonprofits Act H.R.10258 by Doggett (D-TX) Protecting the Rights of Organizations Fairly Act (PROOF) Act of 2026 H.R. 10330 by Adams (D-NC) Higher Education Oversight for Nonprofits Ensuring Standards and Transparency (HONEST) Act H.R.5505 by Walberg (R-MI) Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 H.R.10612 by Torres (D-CA) BASIC Act of 2026
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2026 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 1048, U.S. House DETERRENT Act S 4525, Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act Slowdown in new grant proposals at the federal research agencies. OSR and AHRQ grant issue and letter.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
-General issues related to new U.S. Department of Education Interagency Agreements and status of federal grant funding for the following programs authorized under Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended: National Resource Centers (84.015A); Foreign Language and Area Studies Program (84.015B); Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs (84.016A); International Research and Studies (84.017A); Centers for International Business Education (84.220A); Language Resource Centers (84.229A). - H.R. 4806/S. 2511 "The College Transparency Act"; All provisions. - H.R. 9896, the Workforce Innovation for Next-Gen Growth in Skies (WINGS) Act of 2026; All provisions. - H.R. 10617, the VET CARE Act of 2026; All provisions. - General issues related to federal research related to Quantum education and workforce training. - H.R.1048/ S.1296, the DETERRENT Act; All provisions.
Client expense: $90,115 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); Federal Direct Loan and Pell Grant changes; professional degree definition issues; student loan caps; financial aid issues H.R. 1048/S. 1296, The Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act or DETERRENT Act; research and development issues Workforce Pell Grant issues Accreditation issues Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR); Notice of Proposed Rule Making issued 08/24/2026; (2026-17239) (91 FR 54666) U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Fiscal Year 2026-30 Draft Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives (ID: General-26-51) Basic needs investments
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 768, Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act. S. 332, Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act. H.R. 1007, Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025. S. 558, Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025. H.R. 5486, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025. S. 2876, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025. H.R. 6857, Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025. S. 163, Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025. H.R. 1048, DETERRENT Act. S. 1296, DETERRENT Act. H.R. 9203, Student Protection and University Accountability Act.
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 1048 and S. 1296, "Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act," provisions related to foreign gift reporting, government approval of contracts, and financial disclosures.
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY27 Appropriations bills (HR 9260). Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs, including McNair Scholars and Upward Bound, and to request continued funding in FY27 (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies 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 provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
H.R.1048/ S.1296 Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act H.R. 6574 Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act H.R. 7892 No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 S. 1558 Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2025 S. 3589 Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act of 2025 S. 4097 State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act S. 4415 TEACH Improvement Act of 2026 Informed Student Borrowers Act of 2026 H.R. 6739 Clarity in Professional Degree Act H.R. 6718 Professional Student Degree Act S. 4915 AI Labeling Act of 2026 H.R. 2003 Affordable Loans for Students Act S. 4435 Improving Financial Aid Offers for Students Act H.R.10515 Artificial Intelligence Education and Workforce Readiness Act of 2026 H.R. 6677 Professional Degree Access Restoration Act S. 4269 Restoring College Access and Affordability Act S. 4428 No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 S.5559 - BASIC Act of 2026
Client expense: $60,639 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 1635: Pell to Grad Act A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the period of eligibility for Federal Pell Grants, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1048 and S. 1296: Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require additional information in disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts from foreign sources, restrict contracts with certain foreign entities and foreign countries of concern, require certain staff and faculty to report foreign gifts and contracts, and require disclosure of certain foreign investments within endowments (ALL). H.R. 777: Closing the College Hunger Gap Act A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to send to certain students who submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid information regarding potential eligibility for assistance under the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 3711 and S. 1948: POST GRAD Act A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students (ALL). H.R. 2733: Pell Grant Flexibility Act A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain Federal Pell Grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 6677: Professional Degree Restoration Act A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reverse the reductions in Federal loan availability for graduate and professional students enacted under Public Law 119-21. H.R. 6718: Professional Student Degree Act A bill to amend the definition of professional degree in the Higher Education Act of 1965 (ALL). H.R. 1662: LEAP Act A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs (ALL). H.R. 9414: The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 A bill to improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes (ALL). S. 4165 Educational Visa Transparency Act of 2026 A bill to require all institutions of higher education receiving Federal assistance to regularly submit information to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System regarding students, faculty, and administrators who are not United States citizens, or lawful permanent residents (ALL). Implementation of provisions in the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act pertaining to graduate and professional loan limits. Presidential and executive actions to shift the Department of Education program responsibilities to other federal agencies, reduce the Departments workforce, and shift program responsibilities to other federal agencies. Presidential and executive actions to amend Uniform Guidance.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1048 / S. 1296 - DETERRENT Act H.R. 8800- National Defense Authorization Act for FY27 (NDAA) H.R. 8901/ S. 4525- Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act SAFE Research Act (NDAA Amendment) S.3597, H.R. 8462, National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act S.579 DOE Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 ISSUE: Grant Reform - Requested that Members of Congress opposes OMB's proposed revisions to the Federal Financial Assistance/Uniform Guidance.
Client expense: $106,200 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
Deterrent Act (H.R. 1048) College Cost Reduction Act (Discussion Draft) Issues pertaining to college athletics Issues pertaining to free speech, student safety, and campus climate Updates on impacts of Executive Orders and agency directives on U-M operations H.R. 6718 - Professional Student Degree Act Professional student degree classifications and related impacts from the AHEAD Committee negotiated rulemaking session
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
Proposed cap of 15% on F&A expenditures (NIH, NSF, DoD, DOE) and the FAIR Model as the proposed alternative developed by a group of Subject Matter Experts as well as higher education and research advocacy associations Updates on impacts of Executive Orders and agency directives on U-M operations and funded research projects CREATE AI Act of 2025 (H.R. 2385) Deterrent Act (H.R. 1048) Risky Research Review Act (S. 854/H.R. 1864) Investing in National Next-Generation Opportunities for Venture Acceleration and Technological Excellence (INNOVATE) Act (S. 853) SBIR/STTR reauthorization - potential provisions related to undue foreign influence Policy related to AI research and funding, including the Department of Energy Genesis Mission, and Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration computational research Issues pertaining to science and security, including research security engagements with the Department of Defense/Department of War H.R. 3838/S. 2296 - 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 119-60) H.R. 8800/S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY27 (NDAA) H.R. 881 - DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act H.R. 1082 - Cell and Tissue Product Safety Securing American Funding and Expertise from Adversarial Research Exploitation Act of 2025 BIOSECURE Act SAFE Research Act Discussion of proposals that would impact the Bayh-Dole Act, including related impact on university technology transfer programs, and university licensing revenue Proposed revisions to 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) H.R. 10574 - American Leadership in Fusion Act Future of Ultra-Intense Laser Science Research and User Facilities
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 1048, Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act, all provisions. H.R. 8901, Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act, all provisions. H.R.1049, Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act, all provisions. S. 1296, Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act, all provisions. S. 2509, Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act, all provisions. Issues related to Foreign Gift Compliance Transparency; Foreign Influence and Investments in Nonprofit Sector; Foreign Influence and Investments in U.S. Higher and Elementary Education; and Securing American Funding and Expertise from Adversarial Research Exploitation (no bill).
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1048 / S. 1296 - DETERRENT Act H.R. 8800- National Defense Authorization Act for FY27 (NDAA) H.R. 8901/ S. 4525- Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act SAFE Research Act (NDAA Amendment) H.R. 8462 National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act S.579 Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 S.3597- National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 ISSUE: Grant Reform - Requested that Members of Congress opposes OMB's proposed revisions to the Federal Financial Assistance/Uniform Guidance.
Client expense: $114,662 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1048 / S. 1296 - DETERRENT Act National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2027 SAFE Research Act (NDAA Amendment) S.1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 26 S.3597 National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act S.579 ESC Quantum Leadership Act
Client expense: $125,337 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 1048/S. 1296, the DETERRENT Act: -Provisions on individual reporting of gifts and contracts and provisions on contracts with entities of concern S.4039, the Professional Degree Access Restoration Act -Supporting passage of the bill H.R. 6718, the Professional Student Degree Act -Supporting passage of the bill
Client expense: $27,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for the DETERRENT Act (H.R. 1048/S. 1296); Support for the Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act (H.R. 9874/S. 5075); Urging the Administration to robustly enforce the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act; Urging the U.S. government to support a fair and democratic transition in Venezuela (including transparency in oil and trade contracts, protection for opposition voices, and immediate planning for timely, internationally monitored elections).
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Education
(H.R. 1048)"Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act" Issues related to campus safety, free speech, & academic freedom (S.2511/H.R. 4806) The College Transparency Act - All Discussions regarding Princeton's financial aid and transfer programs Discussions regarding student access, completion & value Discussions regarding accreditation reform (S.1558/H.R.3153) Understanding the True Cost of College Act - All Support for the Institute of Eduction Sciences (IES) and the College Scorecard
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
HR 6502, College Financial Aid Clarity Act HR 6948, Student Financial Clarity Act S 1558, Understanding the True Cost of College Act HR 6718, Professional Student Degree Act HR 6677, Professional Degree Access Restoration Act HR 6574, Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act HR 6862, Protecting Health Care Workforce Pipelines Act HR 1048/S 1296, DETERRENT Act S 4668, Protect College Sports Act S 2511/HR 4806, College Transparency Act Higher Education and Student Aid Issues - including student loans and repayment programs, FAFSA, eligibility, need analysis and financial aid, Pell Grant funding, campus climate, college cost, accountability, accreditation, admissions, athletics, graduate education, graduate and professional degree classifications, veterans education, distance education, civil rights, academic freedom and integrity issues, campus safety, regulatory reform, foreign gift and contract reporting, higher education financing, financial disclosures and regulations, program administration, international education and exchange, public service, data collection and reporting, and opportunity in higher education broadly.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
Artificial Intelligence; Research security; S.854/H.R. 1864 - Risky Research Review Act; H.R. 1048/S.1296 - the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act; H.R. 9102, the Biotech Investment National Security Act of 2026
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
P.L.119-21 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R.1 and Senate-Passed Amendment to H.R.1 Issues: Support affordable income-driven repayment plans for borrowers and the ability for student borrowers to borrow up to the cost of attendance. Oppose cuts to graduate/professional student loan and repayment plans, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and elimination of Direct PLUS loans, and long-standing tax deductions. Oppose misleading risk sharing requirements. Oppose limitations to institutions financial aid access based on tax status. Ensure earnings, outcomes, framework appropriately captures residents in training. Issue: Ensure implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L.119-21) supports medical students and residents. H.R.2106/S.975 - Expanding Medical Education Act Issue: Support grants to create, expand, and support medical schools and regional medical campuses, including minority serving institutions (MSIs). H.R.3885 - Community Training, Education, and Access for Medical Students (TEAMS) Act Issue: Support grants to provide community-based training for medical students in rural and medically underserved communities. S.3757 - Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act Issue: Support the application of consistent federal Title IV student aid eligibility requirements for all graduate medical schools operating outside of the United States and Canada. Issue: Support the elimination of taxes on non-tuition student scholarships and grant aid. Issue: Oppose limiting financial aid access for students at institutions subject to the endowment tax. Issue: Support reinstating graduate student eligibility for Federal Direct Subsidized Loans. Issue: Urge revisions to the Department of Education proposal to change admissions data collections practices. Issue: Oppose proposed compact that would impose conditions threatening innovation. Issue: Support clarifying definition of professional student programs. Issue: Oppose elimination of Direct PLUS loans and other limitations on graduate/professional borrowing. Support eliminating student loan origination fees and interest capitalization. Issue: Support loan repayment incentives for rural health care providers. Issue: Support tax incentives for clinical preceptors. Issue: Support Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for physicians. H.R.1048/S.1296 - DETERRENT Act H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 Issue: Oppose expanding current college foreign gift reporting requirements under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act. Issue: Ensure any changes to the Department of Education do not interfere with core department functions important to medical schools and medical students.
Client expense: $431,446 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
Artificial Intelligence; Research security; S.854/H.R. 1864 - Risky Research Review Act; H.R. 1048/S.1296 - the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act; H.R. 9102, the Biotech Investment National Security Act of 2026
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 768 - Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act S.558 - Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 H.R.1007 - Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 H.R.1048 - DETERRENT Act H.R.5714 - October 7 Remembrance Education Act S.163 - Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025 H.R.6186 - No Antisemitism in Education Act H.R.8476 - No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 H.R.6806 - Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025 H.R.4795 - Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025 H.R.9203 - Student Protection and University Accountability Act H.R.5505 - Equal Campus Access Act of 2025
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
One Big Beautiful Bill (Public Law 119-21) - provisions related to student aid DETERRENT Act (H.R. 1048 / S. 1296) - all provisions Protect College Sports Act (S. 4668) - all provisions
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
Department of Education rule makings related to student aid DETERRENT Act (H.R. 1048)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
S.4668 - Protect College Sports Act of 2026 H.R. 4312 - SCORE Act H.R. 1048, S.1296 DETERRENT Act Issues pertaining to college athletics
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); implementation of Federal Direct Loan and Pell Grant changes; professional and graduate degree definition issues; graduate student loan caps; accountability provisions; other issues H.R. 9260/S., FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; funding for education research programs; Federal financial aid programs; grant competition issues; other issues H.R. 7148, FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75); FY 2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; funding for education research programs; grant competition issues; other areas H.R. 1048/S. 1296, The Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act, or the (DETERRENT) Act; research and development issues International and Foreign Language Education Title VI programs White House Executive Order on Super Intelligence HR 1048 The DETERRENT Act; research and development issues Medical School Accreditation
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · third_quarter · Education
H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); implementation of Federal Direct Loan and Pell Grant changes; professional and graduate degree definition issues; graduate student loan caps; accountability provisions; other issues H.R. 9260/S., FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; funding for education research programs; Federal financial aid programs; grant competition issues; other issues H.R. 7148, FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75); FY 2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; funding for education research programs; grant competition issues; other areas H.R. 1048/S. 1296, The Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act, or the (DETERRENT) Act; research and development issues International and Foreign Language Education Title VI programs White House Executive Order on Super Intelligence HR 1048 The DETERRENT Act; research and development issues Medical School Accreditation
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Legislative Lobbying Report April 1 - June 30, 2026 Senate S. 9 by Tuberville (R-AL) Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 S.163 by Cassidy (R-LA) Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025 S. 317 by Lankford (R-OK) Charitable Act S. 936 by Cotton (R-AR) WEST Act of 2025 S. 994 by Durbin (D-IL) Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of (PROTECT) Students Act S. 3589 by Banks (R-IN) RISE Act S. 1296 by Tillis (R-NC) DETERRENT Act S.3627 by Moody (R-FL) Pregnant Students Rights Act S. 4668 by Cruz (R-TX) Protect College Sports Act of 2026 S. 4784 by Wicker (R-MS) National Defense Authorization Act of 2027 S. 4435 by Cassidy (R-LA) Improving Financial Aid Offers for Students Act House H.R. 28 by Steube (R-FL) Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 H.R. 801 by Moore (R-UT) Charitable Act H. R. 1048 by Baumgartner (R-WA) DETERRENT Act of 2025 H.R. 1905 by Buchanan (R-FL) Protecting American Students Act H.R. 2516 by Owens (R-UT) Accreditation for College Excellence (ACE) Act of 2025 H.R.3939 by Bonamici (D-OR) RISE Act H.R. 4054 by Fine (R-FL) Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act H.R.4312 by Bilirakis (R-FL) SCORE Act H.R. 6358 by Frankel (D-FL) - Veteran Education Empowerment Act H.R.6359 by Hinson (R-IA) Pregnant Students Rights Act H.R.6498 by Guthrie (R-KY) Student Financial Clarity Act of 2025 H.R.6502 by McClain (R-MI) College Financial Aid Clarity Act of 2025 H.R. 6574 by Kennedy (D-NY) - Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act H.R. 6718 by Lawler (R-NY) - To amend the definition of professional degree in the Higher Education Act of 1965. H.R.7567 by Thompson (R-PA) Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 H. R. 8800 by Rogers (R-AL) National Defense Authorization Act of 2027 H.R. 9137 by Baumgartner (R-WA) Protect College Sports Act of 2026 H. R. 9260 by Aderholt (R-AL) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2027
Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2026 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 768, Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act. S. 332, Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act. H.R. 1007, Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025. S. 558, Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025. H.R. 5486, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025. S. 2876, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025. H.R. 6857, Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025. S. 163, Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025. H.R. 1048, DETERRENT Act. S. 1296, DETERRENT Act. H.R. 8476, No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026. H.R. 9203, Student Protection and University Accountability Act.
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Lobbying in opposition to H.R. 1048/S. 1296, the DETERRANT Act, which would lower the foreign gift reporting threshold for colleges and universities to $50,000 from the current $250,000 level.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Legislative Lobbying Report April 1 - June 30, 2026 Senate S. 9 by Tuberville (R-AL) Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 S.163 by Cassidy (R-LA) Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025 S. 317 by Lankford (R-OK) Charitable Act S. 936 by Cotton (R-AR) WEST Act of 2025 S. 994 by Durbin (D-IL) Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of (PROTECT) Students Act S. 3589 by Banks (R-IN) RISE Act S. 1296 by Tillis (R-NC) DETERRENT Act S.3627 by Moody (R-FL) Pregnant Students Rights Act S. 4668 by Cruz (R-TX) Protect College Sports Act of 2026 S. 4784 by Wicker (R-MS) National Defense Authorization Act of 2027 S. 4435 by Cassidy (R-LA) Improving Financial Aid Offers for Students Act House H.R. 28 by Steube (R-FL) Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 H.R. 801 by Moore (R-UT) Charitable Act H. R. 1048 by Baumgartner (R-WA) DETERRENT Act of 2025 H.R. 1905 by Buchanan (R-FL) Protecting American Students Act H.R. 2516 by Owens (R-UT) Accreditation for College Excellence (ACE) Act of 2025 H.R.3939 by Bonamici (D-OR) RISE Act H.R. 4054 by Fine (R-FL) Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act H.R.4312 by Bilirakis (R-FL) SCORE Act H.R. 6358 by Frankel (D-FL) - Veteran Education Empowerment Act H.R.6359 by Hinson (R-IA) Pregnant Students Rights Act H.R.6498 by Guthrie (R-KY) Student Financial Clarity Act of 2025 H.R.6502 by McClain (R-MI) College Financial Aid Clarity Act of 2025 H.R. 6574 by Kennedy (D-NY) - Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act H.R. 6718 by Lawler (R-NY) - To amend the definition of professional degree in the Higher Education Act of 1965. H.R.7567 by Thompson (R-PA) Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 H. R. 8800 by Rogers (R-AL) National Defense Authorization Act of 2027 H.R. 9137 by Baumgartner (R-WA) Protect College Sports Act of 2026 H. R. 9260 by Aderholt (R-AL) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2027
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2026 · first_quarter · Education
H.R. 1048/S. 1296, The Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act, or the (DETERRENT) Act; research and development issues H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); Implementation of Student Aid provisions; graduate student loan caps; professional and graduate degree definitions; Pell Grant eligibility issues Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) issues TRIO programs issues
Client expense: $1,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); Federal Direct Loan and Pell Grant changes; professional and graduate degree definition issues; graduate student loan caps; accountability provisions; other issues H.R. 9260/S., FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; funding for education programs; Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) related issues; basic needs issues; Federal financial aid programs; TRIO funding; grant competition issues; other issues H.R. 7148, FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75); FY 2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; funding for education programs; TRIO funding; grant competition issues; other areas H.R. 1048/S. 1296, The Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act, or the (DETERRENT) Act; research and development issues
Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 1635: Pell to Grad Act A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the period of eligibility for Federal Pell Grants, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 1048 and S. 1296: Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require additional information in disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts from foreign sources, restrict contracts with certain foreign entities and foreign countries of concern, require certain staff and faculty to report foreign gifts and contracts, and require disclosure of certain foreign investments within endowments (ALL). H.R. 777: Closing the College Hunger Gap Act A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to send to certain students who submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid information regarding potential eligibility for assistance under the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 3711 and S. 1948: POST GRAD Act A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students (ALL). H.R. 2733: Pell Grant Flexibility Act A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain Federal Pell Grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 6677: Professional Degree Restoration Act A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reverse the reductions in Federal loan availability for graduate and professional students enacted under Public Law 119-21. H.R. 6718: Professional Student Degree Act A bill to amend the definition of professional degree in the Higher Education Act of 1965 (ALL). H.R. 1662: LEAP Act A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs (ALL). H.R. 9414: The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 A bill to improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes (ALL). S. 4165 Educational Visa Transparency Act of 2026 A bill to require all institutions of higher education receiving Federal assistance to regularly submit information to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System regarding students, faculty, and administrators who are not United States citizens, or lawful permanent residents (ALL). Implementation of provisions in the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act pertaining to graduate and professional loan limits. Presidential and executive actions to dismantle the Department of Education, reduce the Departments workforce, and shift program responsibilities to other federal agencies.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
S.4749 - JAWBONE Act; legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms; legislation to provide damages when federal officials violate individual constitutionalrights; legislation to restore the availabilityof attorney's fees under section 1988; AI-related legislation including S.4591, NO FAKES Act of 2026, S.3062, GUARD Act, and other legislation related to the regulation of AI chatbots; H.R.1048, DETERRENT Act; Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; H.R.5505, Equal Campus Access Act of 2025; HR 2555, Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act.
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express continued support and increased funding for federal student aid programs, including Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Work Study, TRIO, federal direct subsidized loan program in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Encouraged lawmakers to restore funding for Work Study and SEOG campus-based aid programs in the FY27 Appropriations bills (HR 9260). Met with legislative staff to encourage support for continued funding for Title VI International Education and Area Studies, and the Fulbright/Hayes programs in FY27 Appropriations (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to express support for TRIO programs, including McNair Scholars and Upward Bound, and to request continued funding in FY27 (HR 9260). Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to encourage continuation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and other income-driven repayment programs that benefit Cornell graduates, and to discourage action to eliminate or greatly restrict these programs. Met with Representatives, Senators, and legislative staff to request support for graduate education and federal aid for graduate and professional students, and to explain the impact of policies 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 provisions in HR 1048, and to discourage expansion of these programs.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 768 - Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act S.558 - Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 H.R.1007 - Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 H.R.1048 - DETERRENT Act H.R.5714 - October 7 Remembrance Education Act S.163 - Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025 H.R.6186 - No Antisemitism in Education Act H.R.8476 - No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 H.R.6806 - Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025 H.R.4795 - Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025 H.R.9203 - Student Protection and University Accountability Act H.R.5505 - Equal Campus Access Act of 2025
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
HR 1048, U.S. House DETERRENT Act S 4525, Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act Slowdown in new grant proposals at the federal research agencies.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
HR 1048/S. 1296 DETERRENT Act HR 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act HR 8476 No Antisemitism in Education Act HR 9203 Student Protection and University Accountability Act
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1048 / S. 1296 - DETERRENT Act H.R. 8800- National Defense Authorization Act for FY27 (NDAA) H.R. 8901/ S. 4525- Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act SAFE Research Act (NDAA Amendment) H.R. 8462 National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act S.579 Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 S.3597- National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 ISSUE: Grant Reform - Requested that Members of Congress opposes OMB's proposed revisions to the Federal Financial Assistance/Uniform Guidance.
Client expense: $114,662 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Deterrent Act (HR 1048) College Cost Reduction Act (Discussion Draft) Issues pertaining to free speech, student safety, and campus climate Updates on impacts of Executive Orders and agency directives on university operations Professional Student Degree Act (HR 6718) Professional student degree classifications and related impacts from the negotiated rulemaking session Issues pertaining to college athletics
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
H.R.1048/ S.1296 Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act H.R. 6498 Student Financial Clarity Act H.R. 6502 College Financial Aid Clarity Act H.R. 6686 No Cost Educational Resources Act H.R. 6574 Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act H.R.6862 Protecting Health Care Workforce Pipelines Act H.R. 7891 Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026 H.R. 7892 No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 H.R. 7893 FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act S. 1558 Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2025 S. 3589 Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act of 2025 S. 880 Fair College Admissions for Students Act S. 2859 Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 S. 4097 State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act H.R. 7810 Lowering Student Loans Act of 2025 S. 4415 TEACH Improvement Act of 2026 Informed Student Borrowers Act of 2026 H.R. 6739 Clarity in Professional Degree Act H.R. 6718 Professional Student Degree Act S. 4915 AI Labeling Act of 2026 H.R. 9414 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act H.R. 2003 Affordable Loans for Students Act S. 4435 Improving Financial Aid Offers for Students Act
Client expense: $37,531 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 768, Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act. S. 332, Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act. H.R. 1007, Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025. S. 558, Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025. H.R. 5486, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025. S. 2876, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025. H.R. 6857, Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025. S. 163, Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025. H.R. 1048, DETERRENT Act. S. 1296, DETERRENT Act. H.R. 8476, No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026. H.R. 9203, Student Protection and University Accountability Act.
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE