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Lobbying Spend
$72K
Filings
39
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
1999–2022
Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings
Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available
Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings
Most frequently reported lobbying issues
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United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
2022 · first_quarter · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
The Council of Graduate Schools did not perform any lobbying on "specific pieces of legislation" during the first quarter (Q1). The Council of Graduate Schools did sign-on to community-organized letters during the first quarter (Q1). CGS signed on to a letter to Congress regarding conference committee negotiations for America COMPETES Act (H.R.4521) and US Innovation and Competitiveness Act (USICA).
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R.4521
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
2022 · first_quarter · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
The Council of Graduate Schools did not lobby on "specific legislation" during the first quarter (Q1). The Council of Graduate Schools did sign-on to several community-organized letters. These letters included: (1) letter on postsecondary students mental health and specifically on the Garrett lee Smith Suicide Prevention Act; (2) conference committee negotiations on America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521)and US Innovation and Competitiveness Act (S.1260); and Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure access to Treatment Act (S. 3799).
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Matched citations: H.R. 4521
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
2022 · first_quarter · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
The Council of Graduate Schools did not lobby on "specific legislation" during the first quarter (Q1). The Council of Graduate Schools did sign-on to several community-organized letters. These letters included: (1) letter on postsecondary students mental health and specifically on the Garrett lee Smith Suicide Prevention Act; (2) conference committee negotiations on America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521)and US Innovation and Competitiveness Act (S.1260); and Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure access to Treatment Act (S. 3799).
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Matched citations: S.1260
The Council of Graduate Schools did not lobby on "specific legislation" during the first quarter (Q1). The Council of Graduate Schools did sign-on to several community-organized letters. These letters included: (1) letter on postsecondary students mental health and specifically on the Garrett lee Smith Suicide Prevention Act; (2) conference committee negotiations on America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521)and US Innovation and Competitiveness Act (S.1260); and Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure access to Treatment Act (S. 3799).
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 3799
The Council of Graduate Schools did not lobby on "specific legislation" during the fourth-quarter (Q4). The Council of Graduate Schools did sign-on to several community-organized letters. These letters included: (1) a letter authored by the Coalition for International Education on the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S.1260) that calls for the inclusion of international education programs in this piece of legislation; and (2) letters authored by the American Council on Education that supports the passage of the Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions Act (H.R. 5545). These letters supports student veterans.
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Matched citations: H.R. 5545
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
2021 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
The Council of Graduate Schools did not perform any lobbying on "specific pieces of legislation" during the fourth-quarter (Q4). The Council of Graduate Schools did sign-on to community-organized letters during the fourth-quarter (Q4). These letters include: (1) a letter authored by the American Council on Education on the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260) that calls for increased funding for the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy's Office of Science; and (2) a Coalition for National Science Funding letter that calls for increased funding for the National Science Foundation in fiscal year 2022.
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Matched citations: S. 1260
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
2021 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
The Council of Graduate Schools did not lobby on "specific legislation" during the fourth-quarter (Q4). The Council of Graduate Schools did sign-on to several community-organized letters. These letters included: (1) a letter authored by the Coalition for International Education on the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S.1260) that calls for the inclusion of international education programs in this piece of legislation; and (2) letters authored by the American Council on Education that supports the passage of the Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions Act (H.R. 5545). These letters supports student veterans.
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Matched citations: S.1260
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
2021 · second_quarter · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for science research funding. Supported emergency relief for science and research funding for the National Science Foundation in COVID-19 relief legislation. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R.869/S.289), which would provide roughly $25 billion in emergency relief for the research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Also, encouraged President Biden to champion the legislation. Endorsed the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act (H.R.144), which would establish a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship program through NSF to support early-career scientists whose employment prospects may have been affected by COVID-19. Joined a letter to President Biden with priorities for the research and development enterprise. CGS encouraged increased flexibility for individuals completing the Survey of Earned Doctorate request and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients request. These flexibilities encouraged including appropriate demographic options for individuals who may identify as non-binary. These recommendations were submitted to the National Science Foundation.
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Matched citations: H.R.144
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for science research funding. Supported emergency relief for science and research funding for the National Science Foundation in COVID-19 relief legislation. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R.869/S.289), which would provide roughly $25 billion in emergency relief for the research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Also, encouraged President Biden to champion the legislation. Endorsed the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act (H.R.144), which would establish a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship program through NSF to support early-career scientists whose employment prospects may have been affected by COVID-19. Joined a letter to President Biden with priorities for the research and development enterprise. CGS encouraged increased flexibility for individuals completing the Survey of Earned Doctorate request and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients request. These flexibilities encouraged including appropriate demographic options for individuals who may identify as non-binary. These recommendations were submitted to the National Science Foundation.
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Matched citations: H.R.869
Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of Homeland Security, including ways DHS can support international students and scholars. Requested DREAMers and international students be made eligible for emergency student funds under HEERF II. Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of State, including priorities for international students and scholars. Joined recommendations to the Departments of State and Homeland Security on how the departments can support international students' return to campuses and institutions in the fall of 2021. Endorsed the bipartisan DREAM Act (S.264).
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Matched citations: S.264
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for science research funding. Supported emergency relief for science and research funding for the National Science Foundation in COVID-19 relief legislation. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R.869/S.289), which would provide roughly $25 billion in emergency relief for the research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Also, encouraged President Biden to champion the legislation. Endorsed the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act (H.R.144), which would establish a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship program through NSF to support early-career scientists whose employment prospects may have been affected by COVID-19. Joined a letter to President Biden with priorities for the research and development enterprise. CGS encouraged increased flexibility for individuals completing the Survey of Earned Doctorate request and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients request. These flexibilities encouraged including appropriate demographic options for individuals who may identify as non-binary. These recommendations were submitted to the National Science Foundation.
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Matched citations: S.289
The Council of Graduate Schools did not lobby on "specific legislation" during the fourth-quarter (Q4). The Council of Graduate Schools did sign-on to several community-organized letters. These letters included: (1) a letter authored by the Coalition for International Education on the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S.1260) that calls for the inclusion of international education programs in this piece of legislation; and (2) letters authored by the American Council on Education that supports the passage of the Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions Act (H.R. 5545). These letters supports student veterans.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 5545
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
2021 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
The Council of Graduate Schools did not lobby on "specific legislation" during the fourth-quarter (Q4). The Council of Graduate Schools did sign-on to several community-organized letters. These letters included: (1) a letter authored by the Coalition for International Education on the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S.1260) that calls for the inclusion of international education programs in this piece of legislation; and (2) letters authored by the American Council on Education that supports the passage of the Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions Act (H.R. 5545). These letters supports student veterans.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S.1260
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
2021 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
The Council of Graduate Schools did not perform any lobbying on "specific pieces of legislation" during the fourth-quarter (Q4). The Council of Graduate Schools did sign-on to community-organized letters during the fourth-quarter (Q4). These letters include: (1) a letter authored by the American Council on Education on the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260) that calls for increased funding for the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy's Office of Science; and (2) a Coalition for National Science Funding letter that calls for increased funding for the National Science Foundation in fiscal year 2022.
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Matched citations: S. 1260
Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021
2021 · third_quarter · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
Council of Graduate Schools letter sent to House and Senate Leadership, House Education and Labor Committee, and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee regarding FY2022 Budget Reconciliation: Build Back Better Act. The letter urges Congress to include legislative language from H.R. 4002,"Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act," in the Budget Reconciliation Package. The letter was sent on September 13, 2021. H.R. 4002- Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act -- CGS staff communicated with Representative Ann Kuster (D-NH) regarding the status of the legislation on August 13, 2021.
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Matched citations: H.R. 4002
Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021
2021 · second_quarter · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
On May 20, CSG staff met with Kevin Petroccione, LA, in Rep. Scott Fitzgeralds (WI-05) office, and on May 24, CSG staff met with Kyle Jacobs, LD, in Rep. Marianette Miller Meeks (IA-02) office. Both meetings lasted less than 10 mins. We introduced them to CGS and let them know that we expected the reintroduction of H.R. 4002- Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act of 2021.
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Matched citations: H.R. 4002
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
2021 · first_quarter · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for science research funding. Supported emergency relief for science and research funding for the National Science Foundation in COVID-19 relief legislation. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R.869/S.289), which would provide roughly $25 billion in emergency relief for the research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Also, encouraged President Biden to champion the legislation. Endorsed the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act (H.R.144), which would establish a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship program through NSF to support early-career scientists whose employment prospects may have been affected by COVID-19. Joined a letter to President Biden with priorities for the research and development enterprise. CGS encouraged increased flexibility for individuals completing the Survey of Earned Doctorate request and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients request. These flexibilities encouraged including appropriate demographic options for individuals who may identify as non-binary. These recommendations were submitted to the National Science Foundation.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R.144
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for science research funding. Supported emergency relief for science and research funding for the National Science Foundation in COVID-19 relief legislation. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R.869/S.289), which would provide roughly $25 billion in emergency relief for the research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Also, encouraged President Biden to champion the legislation. Endorsed the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act (H.R.144), which would establish a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship program through NSF to support early-career scientists whose employment prospects may have been affected by COVID-19. Joined a letter to President Biden with priorities for the research and development enterprise. CGS encouraged increased flexibility for individuals completing the Survey of Earned Doctorate request and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients request. These flexibilities encouraged including appropriate demographic options for individuals who may identify as non-binary. These recommendations were submitted to the National Science Foundation.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R.869
Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of Homeland Security, including ways DHS can support international students and scholars. Requested DREAMers and international students be made eligible for emergency student funds under HEERF II. Expressed higher education priorities to the Department of State, including priorities for international students and scholars. Joined recommendations to the Departments of State and Homeland Security on how the departments can support international students' return to campuses and institutions in the fall of 2021. Endorsed the bipartisan DREAM Act (S.264).
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S.264
Supported robust FY 2022 appropriations for science research funding. Supported emergency relief for science and research funding for the National Science Foundation in COVID-19 relief legislation. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R.869/S.289), which would provide roughly $25 billion in emergency relief for the research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Also, encouraged President Biden to champion the legislation. Endorsed the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act (H.R.144), which would establish a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship program through NSF to support early-career scientists whose employment prospects may have been affected by COVID-19. Joined a letter to President Biden with priorities for the research and development enterprise. CGS encouraged increased flexibility for individuals completing the Survey of Earned Doctorate request and the Survey of Doctorate Recipients request. These flexibilities encouraged including appropriate demographic options for individuals who may identify as non-binary. These recommendations were submitted to the National Science Foundation.
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Matched citations: S.289
FY 2021 appropriations for science research funding. Supported funding for the National Science Foundation in FY 2021 appropriations. Supported emergency research relief funding to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supported the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R. 7308/S. 4286). Introduced by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Thom Tillis (D-NC), the legislation would provide $26 billion in additional support for the federal research enterprise in light of COVID-19. CGS actively encouraged additional cosponsors on the legislation. Supported the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 8044). Introduced by Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R-OK), the legislation would provide the National Science Foundation funding to provide postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers whose employment prospects may have been impacted by COVID-19. CGS actively encouraged additional cosponsors on the legislation. Urged scientific research and development provisions be included in the final FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA).
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Matched citations: H.R. 7308
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2021 appropriations for science research funding. Supported funding for the National Science Foundation in FY 2021 appropriations. Supported emergency research relief funding to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supported the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R. 7308/S. 4286). Introduced by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Thom Tillis (D-NC), the legislation would provide $26 billion in additional support for the federal research enterprise in light of COVID-19. CGS actively encouraged additional cosponsors on the legislation. Supported the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 8044). Introduced by Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R-OK), the legislation would provide the National Science Foundation funding to provide postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers whose employment prospects may have been impacted by COVID-19. CGS actively encouraged additional cosponsors on the legislation. Urged scientific research and development provisions be included in the final FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA).
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 8044
FY 2021 appropriations for science research funding. Supported funding for the National Science Foundation in FY 2021 appropriations. Supported emergency research relief funding to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supported the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R. 7308/S. 4286). Introduced by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Thom Tillis (D-NC), the legislation would provide $26 billion in additional support for the federal research enterprise in light of COVID-19. CGS actively encouraged additional cosponsors on the legislation. Supported the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 8044). Introduced by Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R-OK), the legislation would provide the National Science Foundation funding to provide postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers whose employment prospects may have been impacted by COVID-19. CGS actively encouraged additional cosponsors on the legislation. Urged scientific research and development provisions be included in the final FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA).
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Matched citations: S. 4286
FY 2021 appropriations for science research funding. Supported funding for the National Science Foundation, NOAA, NASA in FY 2021 appropriations. Supported funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2021. Requested long-term support for the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health due to the coronavirus pandemic. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R. 7308/S. 4286). Introduced by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Thom Tillis (D-NC), the legislation would provide $26 billion in additional support for the federal research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Endorsed the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 8044). Introduced by Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R-OK), the legislation would provide the National Science Foundation funding to provide postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers whose employment prospects may have been impacted by COVID-19. Expressed concerns with provisions included in the Safegaurding American Innovation Act (S.3997). Introduced by Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), the legislation includes provisions that will impede international partnerships, discourage international students from atttending U.S. institutions, and complicate efforts to encourage transparency. Urged biomedical research funding in COVID-19 emergency relief legislation. Urged scientific research and development provisions be included in the final FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA).
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Matched citations: H.R. 7308
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FY 2021 appropriations for science research funding. Supported funding for the National Science Foundation, NOAA, NASA in FY 2021 appropriations. Supported funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2021. Requested long-term support for the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health due to the coronavirus pandemic. Endorsed the Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act (H.R. 7308/S. 4286). Introduced by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Thom Tillis (D-NC), the legislation would provide $26 billion in additional support for the federal research enterprise in light of COVID-19. Endorsed the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act (H.R. 8044). Introduced by Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Frank Lucas (R-OK), the legislation would provide the National Science Foundation funding to provide postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers whose employment prospects may have been impacted by COVID-19. Expressed concerns with provisions included in the Safegaurding American Innovation Act (S.3997). Introduced by Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), the legislation includes provisions that will impede international partnerships, discourage international students from atttending U.S. institutions, and complicate efforts to encourage transparency. Urged biomedical research funding in COVID-19 emergency relief legislation. Urged scientific research and development provisions be included in the final FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA).
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Matched citations: H.R. 8044
Source: Senate LDA