KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Lobbying Spend

$1.1M

Filings

130

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	—	2	1
2025	$30,000	4	1
2024	$40,000	4	1
2023	$40,000	4	1
2022	$40,000	4	1
2021	$40,000	4	1
2020	$40,000	4	1
2019	$40,000	4	1
2018	$40,000	4	1
2017	$60,000	5	1
2016	$90,000	4	1
2015	$30,000	4	1
2014	—	6	1
2013	—	7	1
2012	—	5	1
2011	$75,681	6	2
2010	$131,464	12	3
2009	$131,426	8	2
2008	$137,974	8	2
2007	$48,000	4	2
2006	$24,000	3	2
2005	$80,000	4	2
2004	$0	4	2
2003	$0	5	2
2002	$0	3	2
2001	$0	4	2
2000	$0	2	1
1999	—	2	1

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY	$1,118,545	97
GOLINHARRIS	—	26
CAPITOL DECISIONS, INC.	—	7

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	104
SENATE	104
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)	23
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	18
Education, Dept of	16
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	15
Natl Institutes of Health (NIH)	15
State, Dept of (DOS)	11
Natl Science Foundation (NSF)	9
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)	7
Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)	6
Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)	5
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)	4
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	3
Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)	3
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	2
Labor, Dept of (DOL)	2
U.S. Copyright Office	2
Air Force, Dept of	1
Energy, Dept of	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Education	Education	102
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	69
Immigration	Immigration	31
Aviation/Airlines/Airports	Aviation/Airlines/Airports	18
Transportation	Transportation	18
Clean Air and Water (quality)	Clean Air and Water (quality)	13
Sports/Athletics	Sports/Athletics	12
Defense	Defense	10
Science/Technology	Science/Technology	8
Disaster Planning/Emergencies	Disaster Planning/Emergencies	7
Minting/Money/Gold Standard	Minting/Money/Gold Standard	6
Veterans	Veterans	6
Health Issues	Health Issues	5
Manufacturing	Manufacturing	4
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	3
Small Business	Small Business	2
Copyright/Patent/Trademark	Copyright/Patent/Trademark	2
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	1
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 4312119th Congress

SCORE Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Issues related to Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) HR 4312, The SCORE Act

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Matched citations: HR 4312

H.R. 4312119th Congress

SCORE Act

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Issues related to Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) HR 4312, The SCORE Act

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Matched citations: HR 4312

H.R. 4312119th Congress

SCORE Act

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Issues related to Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) HR 4312, The SCORE Act

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Matched citations: HR 4312

H.R. 4312119th Congress

SCORE Act

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Issues related to Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) HR 4312, The SCORE Act

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4312

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H.R. 6951118th Congress

College Cost Reduction Act

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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General issues related to higher education FAFSA issues and extension of the gainful employment and financial value transparency reporting HR 6951, College Cost Reduction Act

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 6951

H.R. 4521117th Congress

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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USICA/COMPETES Congressional Conference Committee regarding funding provisions related to Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). - S 1260 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - HR 4521 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4521

H.R. 8812117th Congress

I CAN Act

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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NIH Research Project Grant Program (R01) HR 8812, Increasing Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 8812

H.R. 8883117th Congress

Higher Education Accountability Tax Act

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Issues related to COVID-19 relief programs for Higher Education Issues related to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act Issues related to Name, Image and Likeness proposals H.R.8883, Higher Education Accountability Tax Act

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.8883

S. 1260117th Congress

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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USICA/COMPETES Congressional Conference Committee regarding funding provisions related to Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). - S 1260 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - HR 4521 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S 1260

H.R. 4521117th Congress

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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USICA/COMPETES Congressional Conference Committee regarding funding provisions related to Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). - S 1260 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - HR 4521 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4521

H.R. 8812117th Congress

I CAN Act

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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NIH Research Project Grant Program (R01) HR 8812, Increasing Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 8812

H.R. 8883117th Congress

Higher Education Accountability Tax Act

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Issues related to COVID-19 relief programs for Higher Education Issues related to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act Issues related to Name, Image and Likeness proposals H.R.8883, Higher Education Accountability Tax Act

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.8883

S. 1260117th Congress

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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USICA/COMPETES Congressional Conference Committee regarding funding provisions related to Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). - S 1260 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - HR 4521 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S 1260

H.R. 4521117th Congress

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

2022 · second_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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USICA/COMPETES Congressional Conference Committee regarding funding provisions related to Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). - S 1260 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - HR 4521 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4521

S. 1260117th Congress

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

2022 · second_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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USICA/COMPETES Congressional Conference Committee regarding funding provisions related to Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). - S 1260 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - HR 4521 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S 1260

H.R. 4521117th Congress

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

2022 · first_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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USICA/COMPETES Congressional Conference Committee regarding funding provisions related to Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). - S 1260 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - HR 4521 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4521

S. 1260117th Congress

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

2022 · first_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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USICA/COMPETES Congressional Conference Committee regarding funding provisions related to Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). - S 1260 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - HR 4521 Unites States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S 1260

H.R. 5509117th Congress

Student Veteran COVID-19 Protection Act of 2021

2021 · fourth_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Issue related to the Isakson Roe Act / THRIVE Act, including a wavier amendment request, 38 USC 3679(f)(5)(A) HR 5509: Student Veteran COVID-19 Protection Act of 2021, a technical corrections package for changes made in both the Isakson Roe and THRIVE Acts.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 5509

H.R. 5509117th Congress

Student Veteran COVID-19 Protection Act of 2021

2021 · third_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Issue related to the Isakson Roe Act / THRIVE Act, including a wavier amendment request, 38 USC 3679(f)(5)(A) HR 5509: Student Veteran COVID-19 Protection Act of 2021, a technical corrections package for changes made in both the Isakson Roe and THRIVE Acts.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 5509

H.R. 6074116th Congress

Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020

2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Defense Appropriations for FY 21 Transportation Appropriations for FY 21 HR 6074 / Public Law No: 116-123 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 HR 6201 / Public Law No: 116-127 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act HR 748 / Public Law No: 116-136 - CARES Act HR 6800 / Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act COVID-19 legislation containing Higher Education Provisions

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 6074

H.R. 6201116th Congress

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Defense Appropriations for FY 21 Transportation Appropriations for FY 21 HR 6074 / Public Law No: 116-123 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 HR 6201 / Public Law No: 116-127 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act HR 748 / Public Law No: 116-136 - CARES Act HR 6800 / Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act COVID-19 legislation containing Higher Education Provisions

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 6201

H.R. 6800116th Congress

The Heroes Act

2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Defense Appropriations for FY 21 Transportation Appropriations for FY 21 HR 6074 / Public Law No: 116-123 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 HR 6201 / Public Law No: 116-127 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act HR 748 / Public Law No: 116-136 - CARES Act HR 6800 / Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act COVID-19 legislation containing Higher Education Provisions

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 6800

H.R. 6800116th Congress

The Heroes Act

2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Name, Image and Likeness proposals, including HR 8382 / Student Athlete Level Playing Field Act Student financial aid issues Title IX HR 6800 / Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act COVID-19 legislation containing Higher Education Provisions

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 6800

H.R. 748116th Congress

CARES Act

2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Defense Appropriations for FY 21 Transportation Appropriations for FY 21 HR 6074 / Public Law No: 116-123 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 HR 6201 / Public Law No: 116-127 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act HR 748 / Public Law No: 116-136 - CARES Act HR 6800 / Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act COVID-19 legislation containing Higher Education Provisions

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 748

H.R. 8382116th Congress

Student Athlete Level Playing Field Act

2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

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Name, Image and Likeness proposals, including HR 8382 / Student Athlete Level Playing Field Act Student financial aid issues Title IX HR 6800 / Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act COVID-19 legislation containing Higher Education Provisions

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 8382

Source: Senate LDA

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY — Lobbying Disclosure | Poliscope