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Lobbying Spend
$630K
Filings
42
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
2007–2017
Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings
Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available
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Most frequently reported lobbying issues
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Lobby Members and Congressional staff to, in turn, advocate for state funding for a joint UMass Donahue Institute / Mass. Defense Technology Initiative study on impact of DOD installations throughout New England as it relates to the next BRAC; sustained Pell, R&D funding before the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reducation; seek Republican co-sponsor for Senator Carper's drafted 90/10 Rule legislative fix; advocate for changes in H.R.3433, Grant Reform and New Transparency Act of 2011.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R.3433
Urban University Renaissance Act of the 21st Century
2010 · third_quarter · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Strategize on next steps with the Paul Simon Study Abroad legislative with Senator Durbin's staff; Solicit support with the NE Congressional Delegation for our submitted energy-regional innovation consortium application; Solicit support for HR 5567, Urban Universities Renaissance Act, introduced by Representative David Wu (D-OR); Solicit more details on the forthcoming Department of Education veterans one stop program; Advocate for the inclusion of the DREAM Act in the DOD Authorization Bill; Express support for streamlining the application and licensing process for future alternative energy initiatives at the White House Clean Energy Economy Forum; Solicit more details on the forthcoming (FY11) Dept. of Energy offshore wind program; Express the University's strong support for the reauthorization of the COMPETES Act; Solicit information on forthcoming New England SBA awards on regional clusters -- job creation.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 5567
Keep Our Educators Working Act of 2010
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Educate New England Congressional Delegation staffers on the NE Energy Regional Innovation Cluster proposal; Discuss pending patent reform legislation and impact on higher education with Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) Rep. William Delahunt (D-MA) and staffers; advocate in support of S. 3206, "Keep our Educators Working Act" with Senators Scott Brown (R-MA) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) Offices; express concern with Rep. George Miller's (D-CA) Amendment with COMPETES Reauthorization act of 2010 and impact on higher ed; advocate for Federal Medicaid Matching Rate (FMAP) for additional funding to states with Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA); advocate for higher education funding and or a maintenance of effort (MOE) in war supplemental bill with Rep. John Olver's (D-MA) staff.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 3206
To include B20 biodiesel blends as an alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes.
2009 · third_quarter · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Advocate for a National Bioremediation Center before House Science & Tech Committee and Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Inquiry with EPA regarding chemical facilities rulemaking. Offer opinons regarding the Waxman-Markey Bill (HR 2454). Coordinate with EDA regional office on proposed grant application. Met with DOI regarding request to establish a National Offshore Renewable Energy Innovation Zone (NOREIZ).
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2454
To include B20 biodiesel blends as an alternative fuel for corporate average fuel economy purposes.
2009 · second_quarter · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Provide information/opinions regarding the pending Direct Lending legislation with the U.S. Senate HELP Committee; inquire about general grant opportunities related to ARRA funding / 2009 declaration of disater area in Hampden County with the Econ. Develop. Admin.; express opinon regarding American Clean Energy and Security Act (HR 2454); express opinion on follow-on biologics (biosimilars) drafted legislation.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2454
Pathway for Biosimilars Act
2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Inquirey RE: Basic Energy Research in the DOE Office of Science with Subcommittee on Energy and Environ, interest in H.R. 5629, "To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes." specifically illuminate Marine Renewable Enegy Center's capabilities and the proposed '09 Stimulus Bill with Mass. Congressional delegation. Fed Govt Insurance for Public Higher Edu. Bonds with the House Ways and Means Comm.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 5629
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2007
2008 · third_quarter · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
H.R. 1469 / S. 991, Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Act; Higher Edcuation Act; S. 1642, advocate for increased federal funding for basic science & research; Office of Nuclear Energy FY2009 University Program Workshop; DOJ resources inquiry re: university / state government collaborative in need of assistance.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 1469
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2007
2008 · third_quarter · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
H.R. 1469 / S. 991, Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Act; Higher Edcuation Act; S. 1642, advocate for increased federal funding for basic science & research; Office of Nuclear Energy FY2009 University Program Workshop; DOJ resources inquiry re: university / state government collaborative in need of assistance.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 991
Source: Senate LDA