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Lobbying Spend
$1.4M
Filings
113
Firms Hired
4
Active Period
2000–2022
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
Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
2022 · first_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
- In support of the The Keep STEM Talent Act of 2022. - In support of including the DOE Science for the Future Act, investments in DOE programs advancing key emerging technology focus areas, upgrading national laboratory infrastructure, and other DOE-focused provisions such as technology transfer and bioeconomy initiatives consistent with the House-passed America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521), the Senate-passed U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA, S. 1260), and the Senate-introduced DOE Science for the Future Act.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 4521
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
2022 · first_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
- In support of the The Keep STEM Talent Act of 2022. - In support of including the DOE Science for the Future Act, investments in DOE programs advancing key emerging technology focus areas, upgrading national laboratory infrastructure, and other DOE-focused provisions such as technology transfer and bioeconomy initiatives consistent with the House-passed America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521), the Senate-passed U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA, S. 1260), and the Senate-introduced DOE Science for the Future Act.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 1260
Department of Energy Science for the Future Act
2021 · third_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
- Urging Senate confirmation of the nominees to be Under Secretary for Science and the Director for the Office of Science at DOE - In support of and regarding HR4609, NIST for the Future Act. - In support of creating a Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation. - Concern regarding the FY22 budget request for basic research funding. - Offering support and urging action to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals seeking to leave Afghanistan. - In support of H.R. 3593, the DOE Science for the Future Act - In support of raising awareness of optics and photonics science and technology.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 3593
National Institute of Standards and Technology for the Future Act of 2021
2021 · third_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
- Urging Senate confirmation of the nominees to be Under Secretary for Science and the Director for the Office of Science at DOE - In support of and regarding HR4609, NIST for the Future Act. - In support of creating a Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation. - Concern regarding the FY22 budget request for basic research funding. - Offering support and urging action to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals seeking to leave Afghanistan. - In support of H.R. 3593, the DOE Science for the Future Act - In support of raising awareness of optics and photonics science and technology.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR4609
National Science Foundation for the Future Act
2021 · second_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
- In support of the principles of the Endless Frontier Act as introduced in 2020. - In support of H.R. 2225, the National Science Foundation for the Future Act. - In support of creating a Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation. - In support of shared priorities for federally supported scientific research and STEM education at NSF. - In support of H.R. 3593, the DOE Science for the Future Act - In support of reauthorization for NIST - Urging Senate confirmation of the nominees to be Under Secretary for Science and the Director for the Office of Science at DOE
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 2225
Department of Energy Science for the Future Act
2021 · second_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
- In support of the principles of the Endless Frontier Act as introduced in 2020. - In support of H.R. 2225, the National Science Foundation for the Future Act. - In support of creating a Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation. - In support of shared priorities for federally supported scientific research and STEM education at NSF. - In support of H.R. 3593, the DOE Science for the Future Act - In support of reauthorization for NIST - Urging Senate confirmation of the nominees to be Under Secretary for Science and the Director for the Office of Science at DOE
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 3593
- In support of open science and sustainable public access - In opposition to Sec. 2527 of the S.2160, the Endless Frontier Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S.2160
- In support of the Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act (H.R.869/S.289) - In support of the principles of the Endless Frontier Act as introduced in 2020. - In support of Congressional resolutions to denounce anti-Asian discrimination as related to COVID-19.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R.869
- In support of the Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act (H.R.869/S.289) - In support of the principles of the Endless Frontier Act as introduced in 2020. - In support of Congressional resolutions to denounce anti-Asian discrimination as related to COVID-19.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S.289
Energizing Technology Transfer Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
- In support of H.R. 8273 and S.4725, THE ENERGIZING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ACT - Expressing concern re executive actions to eliminate federal employee training programs relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 8273
Energizing Technology Transfer Act of 2020
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
- In support of H.R. 8273 and S.4725, THE ENERGIZING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ACT - Expressing concern re executive actions to eliminate federal employee training programs relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S.4725
National Quantum Initiative Act
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
-Energy and Water, FY 2021 (Appropriations) -Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, FY2021 (Appropriations) -Defense, FY2021 (Appropriations) -Labor-HHS, FY2021 (Appropriations) -Increased FY2020 R&D funding at NSF, DOE, NIST, NASA, DOD, NIH. -Increased funding for quantum information science and technology at NSF, DOE, NIST in FY2021 per the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 (HR6227, 115th).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR6227
National Quantum Initiative Act
2020 · first_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Energy and Water, FY 2021 (Appropriations) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, FY2021 (Appropriations) Defense, FY2021 (Appropriations) Labor-HHS, FY2021 (Appropriations) Increased FY2020 R&D funding at NSF, DOE, NIST, NASA, DOD, NIH. Increased funding for quantum information science and technology at NSF, DOE, NIST in FY2021 per the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 (HR6227, 115th).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR6227
Industries of the Future Act of 2020
2020 · first_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
In support of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. In support of S.3191 - Industries of the Future Act of 2020.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S.3191
National Quantum Initiative Act
2019 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
HR 2960. Energy and Water, FY 2020 (Appropriations) HR 3055. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, FY2020 (Appropriations) HR 2968. Defense, FY2020 (Appropriations) And Senate counterparts to the above appropriations bills. Increased FY2020 R&D funding at NSF, DOE, NIST, NASA, DOD, NIH. Increased funding for quantum information science and technology at NSF, DOE, NIST in FY2020 per the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 (HR6227, 115th).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR6227
Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
2019 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
HR 2960. Energy and Water, FY 2020 (Appropriations) HR 3055. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, FY2020 (Appropriations) HR 2968. Defense, FY2020 (Appropriations) And Senate counterparts to the above appropriations bills. Increased FY2020 R&D funding at NSF, DOE, NIST, NASA, DOD, NIH. Increased funding for quantum information science and technology at NSF, DOE, NIST in FY2020 per the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 (HR6227, 115th).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2960
Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
2019 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
HR 2960. Energy and Water, FY 2020 (Appropriations) HR 3055. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, FY2020 (Appropriations) HR 2968. Defense, FY2020 (Appropriations) And Senate counterparts to the above appropriations bills. Increased FY2020 R&D funding at NSF, DOE, NIST, NASA, DOD, NIH. Increased funding for quantum information science and technology at NSF, DOE, NIST in FY2020 per the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 (HR6227, 115th).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2968
Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019
2019 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
HR 2960. Energy and Water, FY 2020 (Appropriations) HR 3055. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, FY2020 (Appropriations) HR 2968. Defense, FY2020 (Appropriations) And Senate counterparts to the above appropriations bills. Increased FY2020 R&D funding at NSF, DOE, NIST, NASA, DOD, NIH. Increased funding for quantum information science and technology at NSF, DOE, NIST in FY2020 per the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 (HR6227, 115th).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 3055
IMPACT for Energy Act
2019 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
- Regarding the need to have an appropriate balance between an openly collaborative scientific environment and protecting our economic and national security. - Supporting the National Science Foundations Graduate Research Fellowship Program. - Supporting H.R. 3575 and S. 2005 - the IMPACT Energy Act.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 3575
- Regarding the need to have an appropriate balance between an openly collaborative scientific environment and protecting our economic and national security. - Supporting the National Science Foundations Graduate Research Fellowship Program. - Supporting H.R. 3575 and S. 2005 - the IMPACT Energy Act.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 2005
National Quantum Initiative Act
2019 · third_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
HR 2960. Energy and Water, FY 2020 (Appropriations) HR 3055. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, FY2020 (Appropriations) HR 2968. Defense, FY2020 (Appropriations) HR 2740. Labor-HHS-Education, FY2020 (Appropriations) And Senate counterparts to the above appropriations bills. Increased FY2020 R&D funding at NSF, DOE, NIST, NASA, DOD, NIH. Increased funding for quantum information science and technology at NSF, DOE, NIST in FY2020 per the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 (HR6227, 115th). Enactment of legislation to increase the debt limits on discretionary spending for FY2020 and FY2021.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR6227
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020
2019 · third_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
HR 2960. Energy and Water, FY 2020 (Appropriations) HR 3055. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, FY2020 (Appropriations) HR 2968. Defense, FY2020 (Appropriations) HR 2740. Labor-HHS-Education, FY2020 (Appropriations) And Senate counterparts to the above appropriations bills. Increased FY2020 R&D funding at NSF, DOE, NIST, NASA, DOD, NIH. Increased funding for quantum information science and technology at NSF, DOE, NIST in FY2020 per the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 (HR6227, 115th). Enactment of legislation to increase the debt limits on discretionary spending for FY2020 and FY2021.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2740
Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
2019 · third_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
HR 2960. Energy and Water, FY 2020 (Appropriations) HR 3055. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, FY2020 (Appropriations) HR 2968. Defense, FY2020 (Appropriations) HR 2740. Labor-HHS-Education, FY2020 (Appropriations) And Senate counterparts to the above appropriations bills. Increased FY2020 R&D funding at NSF, DOE, NIST, NASA, DOD, NIH. Increased funding for quantum information science and technology at NSF, DOE, NIST in FY2020 per the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 (HR6227, 115th). Enactment of legislation to increase the debt limits on discretionary spending for FY2020 and FY2021.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2960
Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
2019 · third_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
HR 2960. Energy and Water, FY 2020 (Appropriations) HR 3055. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, FY2020 (Appropriations) HR 2968. Defense, FY2020 (Appropriations) HR 2740. Labor-HHS-Education, FY2020 (Appropriations) And Senate counterparts to the above appropriations bills. Increased FY2020 R&D funding at NSF, DOE, NIST, NASA, DOD, NIH. Increased funding for quantum information science and technology at NSF, DOE, NIST in FY2020 per the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 (HR6227, 115th). Enactment of legislation to increase the debt limits on discretionary spending for FY2020 and FY2021.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2968
Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019
2019 · third_quarter · Firm: OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
HR 2960. Energy and Water, FY 2020 (Appropriations) HR 3055. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, FY2020 (Appropriations) HR 2968. Defense, FY2020 (Appropriations) HR 2740. Labor-HHS-Education, FY2020 (Appropriations) And Senate counterparts to the above appropriations bills. Increased FY2020 R&D funding at NSF, DOE, NIST, NASA, DOD, NIH. Increased funding for quantum information science and technology at NSF, DOE, NIST in FY2020 per the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 (HR6227, 115th). Enactment of legislation to increase the debt limits on discretionary spending for FY2020 and FY2021.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 3055
Source: Senate LDA