Issues lobbied + lobbyists
EDU — Education
Issues related to higher education, research and grant opportunities, workforce development, and establishing relationships in the federal government marketplace. Issues related to H.R. 496, the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act. Issues related to H.R. 1311, the College Cost Transparency and Student Protection Act. Issues related to H.R. 793 / S. 161, the Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act of 2023.
Lobbyists: MARTIN WHITMER (covered position: Deputy CoS - USDOT); THOMAS WORRALL
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
HCR — Health Issues
Issues related to higher education, research and grant opportunities, workforce development, and establishing relationships in the federal government marketplace as it relates to health care initiatives.
Lobbyists: MARTIN WHITMER (covered position: Deputy CoS - USDOT); THOMAS WORRALL
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
TRA — Transportation
Issues related to higher education, research and grant opportunities, workforce development, and establishing relationships in the federal government marketplace. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Issues related to a Center for Maritime Innovation.
Lobbyists: MARTIN WHITMER (covered position: Deputy CoS - USDOT); THOMAS WORRALL
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Maritime Administration (MARAD); SENATE
BUD — Budget/Appropriations
Issues related to H.R. 9026, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. Issues related to S. 4795, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. Issues related to H.R. 9029, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. Issues related to S. 4942, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025.
Lobbyists: THOMAS WORRALL; MARTIN WHITMER (covered position: Deputy CoS - USDOT)
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE