2nd Quarter - Report

THE RABEN GROUP for INNOCENCE PROJECT

Period 2nd Quarter 2026 Filed Jul 20, 2026 Signed by Donald Walker

Official filing
Firm
THE RABEN GROUP
Client
INNOCENCE PROJECT
Income
$30,000
Expenses
—

What was lobbied

2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Science/Technology SCI

Conducted outreach regarding the need for forensic science reform, including the establishment of and support for federal capacity to develop research, establish standards, and oversee conduct in the field of forensic sciences. Advocated for appropriations to support the expansion of forensic science research and standard-setting. Advocated for strengthened, science-centered forensic science research and standard-setting mechanisms in the federal government.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ETHAN LEIGH ELLIS —
SHANNA GONG —
KATHARINE HUFFMAN —
MINH NGUYEN intern, office of Congressman Adam Smith

Contacted: White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); SENATE; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Justice, Dept of (DOJ)

Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW

Conducted outreach regarding the need for forensic science reform, including the establishment of and support for federal capacity to develop research, establish standards, and oversee conduct in the field of forensic sciences. Advocated for appropriations to support the expansion of forensic science research and standard-setting. Advocated for strengthened, science-centered forensic science research and standard-setting mechanisms in the federal government.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ETHAN LEIGH ELLIS —
SHANNA GONG —
KATHARINE HUFFMAN —
MINH NGUYEN intern, office of Congressman Adam Smith

Contacted: Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); White House Office; Justice, Dept of (DOJ); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); SENATE

Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.