MICHAEL ALEXANDER

Met with Senator Durbin's staff to give a general update/overview of hospital operations.

Met with staff from Senators Duckworth and Durbin's office to discuss potential funding and assistance for the Corps of Engineers to perform clean up at their CDF facility in Chicago 10th Ward.

Met with Congressman Sorensen staff to give a general update/overview of hospital operations.

Held meetings with the Illinois Congressional delegation on Capitol Hill to discuss the clients interest in promoting local economic development in and around Alton, IL. No specific legislation.

Held meetings with the Illinois Congressional delegation on Capitol Hill to discuss the clients interest in promoting food security in and around Alton, IL. No specific legislation was discussed.

Continued to work with and update the office of Sen. Durbin as the client works with local and state official and the the USCOE to select a new site for the current confined disposal facility the Chicago lakefront.

Gave a tour of the hospital to Congressman Sorensen where we discussed the state of health care in general and the need for a strong federal commitment to the Medicaid program.

While there is no current specific issue, we anticipate lobbying in support of funding for economic development initiatives, broadband funding/policy and food security issues.

While there is no current specific issue, we anticipate lobbying in support of funding for economic development initiatives, broadband funding/policy and food security issues.

While there is no current specific issue, we anticipate lobbying in support of funding for economic development initiatives, broadband funding/policy and food security issues.

Continued to work with and update the offices of Sen. Durbin and Sen. Duckworth as the USCOE moves toward selecting a new site for the current confined disposal facility the Chicago lakefront.

Worked with the offices of Sen. Durbin and Sen. Duckworth as the USCOE moves toward selecting a new site for the current confined disposal facility in the SE side of Chicago.

Provided a tour of the hospital to Sen. Durbin. We discussed concerns about federal funding and potential Medicaid cuts.

Continued to update Senators Durbin and Duckworth and their offices regarding the ongoing discussions surrounding the US Army Corps of Engineers confined disposal facility in Chicago.

Provided a tour of the hospital to Sen. Durbin. We discussed concerns about federal funding and potential Medicaid cuts.

World to update and inform Senators Durbin's and Duckworth's offices on the clients ongoing concern about the US Army Corps of Engineers plan to expand their toxic waste site on the Lake Michigan.

Provided updates to both Senator Durbin and Congressman Sorensen and staff regarding on gerneral hospital activities, such as patient flow into the emergency department and and insight into operations in the expanded NICU unit.

Met with Sen. Durbin's staff to discuss the need for clearer FDA guidelines/regulations regarding vaping products.

Ongoing work with both Senators Duckworth and Durbin and their offices regarding the environmental impact of the Corps of Engineers plan to construct a toxic waste dump on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago's 10th Ward.

Ongoing work with both Senators Duckworth and Durbin and their offices regarding the environmental impact of the Corps of Engineers plan to construct a toxic waste dump on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago's 10th Ward.

Did not lobbying for or against and specific issue/legislation, but we did provide Cong. LaHood with a tour of our hospital in Rockford, IL.

McLane Company, Inc. is a wholesaler/distributor based in Texas & with operation around the country. I intend to help them navigate whichever issues arise on Capitol Hill that affect their ability to deliver products to retail customers.

McLane Company, Inc. is a wholesaler/distributor based in Texas & with operation around the country. I intend to help them navigate whichever issues arise on Capitol Hill that affect their ability to deliver products to retail customers.

McLane Company, Inc. is a wholesaler/distributor based in Texas & with operation around the country. I intend to help them navigate whichever issues arise on Capitol Hill that affect their ability to deliver products to retail customers.

Continued to work with both Senators Durbin and Duckworth and their offices regarding the environmental impact of the Corps of Engineers plan to construct a toxic waste dump on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago's 10th Ward.

Worked to update Senator Durbin and Senator Duckworth's offices regarding the environmental impact of the Corps of Engineers plan to construct a toxic waste dump on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago's 10th Ward.

Briefing Senator's Durbin and Duckworth's offices regarding ongoing issues with the Army Corps of Engineers

Briefing Senator's Durbin and Duckworth's offices regarding ongoing issues with the Army Corps of Engineers

Promoted participation in the DoT/DoE EV Task Force.

Pursued Congressionally Directed Spending request in the FY 2023 omnibus spending bill from Senator Richard Durbin's office in the amount of $1M on behalf of client's insufficient NICU unit in Rockford, IL

Promoted participation in the DoT/DoE EV Task Force.

Promoted participation in the DoT/DoE EV Task Force.

Advocated on behalf of Swedish American Hospital for funding via Congressionally Directed Spending with both Sen. Durbin's office and Sen. Duckworth's office.

Discuss high speed rail provisions of Invest in America Act and Senate infrastructure discussions as they pertain to high speed rail and infrastructure funding; discuss speaking event for Secretary; promote participation in the DoT/DoE EV Task Force.

Discuss COVID-19 technology and detection for indoor spaces and uses.

Discuss COVID-19 mitigation and contact tracing technology available for indoor uses.

Seeking increase of funding in FY 22 Defense Appropriations bill for Army and Navy maintenance programs.

Seeking increase of funding in FY 22 Defense Appropriations bill for Army and Navy maintenance programs.

Discuss COVID-19 technology and detection for indoor spaces and uses.

Discuss COVID-19 mitigation and contact tracing technology available for indoor uses.

Seeking increase of funding in FY 22 Defense Appropriations bill for Army and Navy maintenance programs.

Seeking increase of funding in FY 22 Defense Appropriations bill for Army and Navy maintenance programs.

Contact Tracing related to COVID-19 and other health applications

Seeking increase of funding in FY 22 Defense Appropriations bill for Army and Navy maintenance programs.

Seeking increase of funding in FY 22 Defense Appropriations bill for Army and Navy maintenance programs.

Seeking increase of funding in FY 22 Defense Appropriations bill for Army and Navy maintenance programs.

Seeking increase of funding in FY 22 Defense Appropriations bill for Army and Navy maintenance programs.

H.R.133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - increased RDT&E funding for Departments of the Navy and Army for artificial intelligence maintenance. H.R.133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021- increased RDT&E funding for Departments of the Navy and Army for artificial intelligence maintenance.

H.R.133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021- increased RDT&E funding for Departments of the Navy and Army for artificial intelligence maintenance. H.R.133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021- increased RDT&E funding for Departments of the Navy and Army for artificial intelligence maintenance.

H.R.133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021- provisions regarding small business eligibility for loans in response to closure of business due to COVID-19 and extension thereof; HR 6800 the Heroes Act and any provisions related to food management and meals for school children and general assistance to businesses that provide meals to children through school lunch. H.R.133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - provisions related to school lunch program, Paycheck Protection Program loan details and forgiveness for food companies, appropriations for school lunch program, and USDA extension of waivers for certain programs including the USDA Area Eligibility Waiver and the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) Waivers.

H.R.133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions relating to companies eligible to apply for Small Business Adminstration loans and assistance to companies suffering from closure due to COVID-19. H.R.133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; provisions related to school lunch program, Paycheck Protection Program loan details and forgiveness for food companies, appropriations for school lunch program, and USDA extension of waivers for certain programs including the USDA Area Eligibility Waiver and the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) Waivers.

H.R 7608 - FY2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act(Defense, CJS, Energy-Water, Fin. Svc.,LHHSED, T-HUD) - increased RDT&E funding for Departments of the Navy and Army for artificial intelligence maintenance. H.R.7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 - ncreased RDT&E funding for Departments of the Navy and Army for artificial intelligence maintenance.

H.R 7608 - FY2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act(Defense, CJS, Energy-Water, Fin. Svc.,LHHSED, T-HUD) - increased RDT&E funding for Departments of the Navy and Army for artificial intelligence maintenance. H.R.7617 - Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021 - ncreased RDT&E funding for Departments of the Navy and Army for artificial intelligence maintenance.

Sought funding for 2020 election including funding for Election Resiliency Measures, funding for the U.S. Post office to handle mail-in ballots, and seeking a waiver of any matching requirement for financial assistance going to state and local governments in HR 6800 the HEROES Act.

Sought funding for 2020 election including funding for Election Resiliency Measures, funding for the U.S. Post office to handle mail-in ballots, and seeking a waiver of any matching requirement for financial assistance going to state and local governments in HR 6800 the Heroes Act.

HR 748 - the CARES Act, provisions relating to companies eligible to apply for Small Business Adminstration loans and assistance to companies suffering from closure due to COVID-19. HR 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or the HEROES Act; provisions related to school lunch program, Paycheck Protection Program loan details and forgiveness for food companies, appropriations for school lunch program, and USDA extension of waivers for certain programs including the USDA Area Eligibility Waiver and the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) Waivers.

H.R. 748 - the CARES Act - provisions regarding small business eligibility for loans in response to closure of business due to COVID-19;HR 6800 the HEROES Act and any provisions related to food management and meals for school children. HR 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or the HEROES Act; provisions related to school lunch program, Paycheck Protection Program loan details and forgiveness for food companies, appropriations for school lunch program, and USDA extension of waivers for certain programs including the USDA Area Eligibility Waiver and the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) Waivers.

Sought funding for 2020 election including funding for Election Resiliency Measures, funding for the U.S. Post office to handle mail-in ballots, and seeking a waiver of any matching requirement for financial assistance going to state and local governments in HR 6800 the HEROES Act.

Sought funding for 2020 election including funding for Election Resiliency Measures, funding for the U.S. Post office to handle mail-in ballots, and seeking a waiver of any matching requirement for financial assistance going to state and local governments in HR 6800 the Heroes Act.

Advocate for funding for water and wastewater agencies during Congressional consideration of HR 6800 Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or the HEROES Act.

Advocate for funding for water and wastewater agencies during Congressional consideration of HR 6800 Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or the HEROES Act.

HR 748 - the CARES Act, provisions relating to companies eligible to apply for Small Business Adminstration loans and assistance to companies suffering from closure due to COVID-19.

H.R. 748 - the CARES Act - provisions regarding small business eligibility for loans in response to closure of business due to COVID-19;HR 6800 the HEROES Act and any provisions related to food management and meals for school children.

H.R. 748 - the CARES Act - provisions regarding small business eligibility for loans in response to closure of business due to COVID-19 and extensions of current law; provisions of the Prioritized Paycheck Protection Program (P4) Act as introduced for small businesses and food management companies; provisions of the HEROES Act applicable to food service industry.

Inquiry regarding status of FCC grant program application

Funding for predictive maintenance for military vehicles and fleets throughout the Department of Defense.

Funding for predictive maintenance for military vehicles and fleets throughout the Department of Defense.

Funding for predictive maintenance for military vehicles and fleets throughout the Department of Defense.

Support increased funding to states for election operations in response to COVID-19, increase funding for the Election Assistance Commission funding for states, funding for Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

Support increased funding to states for election operations in response to COVID-19, increase funding for the Election Assistance Commission funding for states, funding for Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

Increased funding for wastewater infrastructure needs in relation to stimulus legislation.

Increased funding for wastewater infrastructure needs in relation to stimulus legislation.

H.R. 748 - the CARES Act - provisions regarding small business eligibility for loans in response to closure of business due to COVID-19.

H.R. 748 - the CARES Act - provisions regarding small business eligibility for loans in response to closure of business due to COVID-19.

H.R. 748 - the CARES Act - provisions regarding small business eligibility for loans in response to closure of business due to COVID-19.

Discussions around HR 6201 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and general response to COVID 19 relating to paid sick leave, unemployment compensation, assistance to food service industry as a result to national emergency.

Discussions around HR 6201 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and general response to COVID 19 relating to paid sick leave, unemployment compensation, assistance to food service industry as a result to national emergency.

Discuss AV Start Act and potential transportation reauthorization issues for surface transportation legislation.

Discuss Army Corps funding issues re: Great Lakes and Asian Carp

Discuss funding for transportation projects in Chicago related to rail and bicycle and pedestrian; discuss letter of support for federal funding; discuss Metra funding.

Discuss funding for transportation projects in Chicago related to rail and bicycle and pedestrian; discuss letter of support for federal funding; discuss Metra funding.

Discuss Army Corps funding issues re: Great Lakes and Asian Carp

Discuss Autonomous vehicles and amendment to surface transportation reauthorization and provisions of the "Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019"; discuss AV Start Act and provisions regarding FHWA studies.

Discuss funding for transportation projects in Chicago related to rail and bicycle and pedestrian; discuss letter of support for federal funding

Discuss transportation funding concerning development in Chicago; discuss Metra related issues and railroad issues

Discuss Asian carp and Great Lakes funding issues; discuss NEPA regulations

Discussion of reauthorization of the FAST Act and infrastructure legislation being considered.

Discussion of FAST Act Reauthorization and infrastructure issues.

Discussions about potential federal funding for Metra Station replacement and bike path under railroads.

S. 1885 (AV START Act) and provisions related to studying impact of autonomous vehicles on transportation and environment. Discussions regarding reconciliation of bill with House legislation.

Autonomous vehicle impact and US EPA policy and programs related to drinking water and the Clean Air Act; discussions regarding CEQ regulations; discussion regarding potential infrastructure legislation

Autonomous vehicle impact and US EPA policy and programs related to drinking water and the Clean Air Act; discussions regarding CEQ activities

S. 1885 (AV START Act) and provisions related to studying impact of autonomous vehicles on transportation and environment.

Briefing Congressional staff on efforts to ban asbestos.

FY 2109 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill; USDOT BUILD and INFRA grants;

Discussion regarding transportation infrastructure grants and economic development opportunities at USDOT and Department of Commerce for rail and transit funding.

FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill; potential grants at USDOT for transportation infrastructure including BUILD, INFRA and others.

Autonomous vehicle impact and US EPA policy and programs related to drinking water and the Clean Air Act; discussions regarding CEQ activities

FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill; FY 2019 INFRA, BUILD, and grants at the U.S. Department of Transportation; federal funding at the Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, and U.S. Department of Transportation.

FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill; FY 2019 INFRA, BUILD, and grants at the U.S. Department of Transportation; federal funding at the Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, and U.S. Department of Transportation.

Autonomous vehicle impact and US EPA policy and programs related to drinking water and the Clean Air Act

Monitored Health Care issues that could potentially affect the Hospital.

Autonomous vehicle impact and US EPA policy and programs related to drinking water and the Clean Air Act

Discussions regarding federal infrastructure broadband opportunities

Monitored Health Care issues that could potentially affect the Hospital.

Opposing HR 906 The Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency ACT

Monitored Health Care issues that could potentially affect the Hospital.

Opposing HR 906 The Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency ACT

Monitor issues related to drones at the US Department of Transportation and discussion of such issues in the FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations act. FY 2018 Defense Appropriations bill and items related to the Air Force Research lab research on unmanned aircraft and radar technology funding. FY 2018 Homeland Security Appropriations bill and issues related to unmanned aerial vehicle radar detection and funding opportunities for research.

Monitor issues related to drones at the US Department of Transportation and discussion of such issues in the FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations act. FY 2018 Defense Appropriations bill and items related to the Air Force Research lab research on unmanned aircraft and radar technology funding. FY 2018 Homeland Security Appropriations bill and issues related to unmanned aerial vehicle radar detection and funding opportunities for research.

FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, sections pertaining to high speed rail, drones, and autonomous vehicles;discussion about advisory group at USDOT pertaining to autonomous vehicles; funding levels for various programs. FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act and provisions related to high speed rail, autonomous vehicles, drones, and funding for such issues; discussion about advisory group at USDOT pertaining to autonomous vehicles.

FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, sections pertaining to high speed rail, drones, and autonomous vehicles;discussion about advisory group at USDOT pertaining to autonomous vehicles; funding levels for various programs. FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act and provisions related to high speed rail, autonomous vehicles, drones, and funding for such issues; discussion about advisory group at USDOT pertaining to autonomous vehicles.

FY 2018 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, provisions pertaining to license plate readers. FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill provisions pertaining to license plate readers. FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, provisions pertaining to license plate readers.

FY 2018 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, provisions pertaining to license plate readers. FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill provisions pertaining to license plate readers. FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, provisions pertaining to license plate readers.

Potential FY2017 and FY2018 TIGER grants and INFRA grants & USDOT funding.

Potential EDA grants

Available federal funding for: Econ Dev, Law enforcement/public safety, emergency management, environment, transportation & infrastructure, labor/workforce development, public health, tax treatment of muni bonds, expansion of broadband to rural areas, county initiatives.

Available federal funding for: Econ Dev, Law enforcement/public safety, emergency management, environment, transportation & infrastructure, labor/workforce development, public health, tax treatment of muni bonds, expansion of broadband to rural areas, county initiatives.

Generally supporting broadband initiatives. Supportive of yet to be introduced transportation and infrastructure legislation.

Generally supporting broadband issues and initiatives. Specific interest in yet to be introduced legislation regarding transportation and infrastructure

Monitored Health Care issues that could potentially affect the Hospital.

Opposing HR 906 The Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency ACT

Generally supporting broadband issues and initiatives. Specific interest in yet to be introduced legislation regarding transportation and infrastructure

Generally supporting broadband initiatives. Supportive of yet to be introduced transportation and infrastructure legislation.

Monitored Health Care issues that could potentially affect the Hospital.

Opposing HR 906 The Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency ACT

Broadband and Telecom issues

Broadband and telecom

Medicaid

Advocating on behalf of Simmons Hanly Conroy law firm and its clients with regard to legislation concerning Tort Reform, specifically S. 357 the so-called Furthering Asbestos Transparency Act.

Advocating on behalf of Simmons Hanly Conroy law firm and its clients with regard to legislation concerning Tort Reform, specifically S. 357 the so-called Furthering Asbestos Transparency Act.

Development of new markets for Broadband Service.

Development of new markets for Broadband Service.

Development of new markets for Broadband Service.

Advocating on behalf of issues affecting the Hospital, for example medicare and medicaid and 340B programs.

Advocating on behalf of issues affecting the Hospital, for example medicare and medicaid and 340B programs.

Advocating on behalf of Simmons Hanly Conroy law firm and its clients with regard to legislation concerning Tort Reform.

Advocating on behalf of Simmons Hanly Conroy law firm and its clients with regard to legislation concerning Patent Reform.

Advocating on behalf of Simmons Hanly Conroy law firm and its clients with regard to legislation concerning Patent Reform.

Advocating on behalf of Simmons Hanly Conroy law firm and its clients with regard to legislation concerning Tort Reform.

Development of new markets for Broadband Service.

Development of new markets for Broadband Service.

Development of new markets for Broadband Service.

Advocating on behalf of issues affecting the Hospital, for example medicare and medicaid and 340B programs.

Advocating on behalf of issues affecting the Hospital, for example medicare and medicaid and 340B programs.

Advocating for Air Quality issues, Indian Health issues, Economic Development, & Native American Issues.

Development of new markets for Broadband Service.

Development of new markets for Broadband Service.

Development of new markets for Broadband Service.

Advocating on behalf of issues affecting the Hospital, for example medicare and medicaid and 340B programs.

Advocating on behalf of issues affecting the Hospital, for example medicare and medicaid and 340B programs.