AXADVOCACY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS for SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Science/Technology SCI
Monitor supercomputing, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning issues. Issues related to National Science Foundation research opportunities. Issues related to the Tech Hub Program established by the CHIPS and Science Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT BABCOCK | — |
| GRACE BODWELL New | Staff Asst., Rep. Alex Mooney |
| ARTHUR WARREN SCOTT | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Issues related to higher education research funding focused on high performance computing, advanced semiconductor research and development, and development of biotechnologies within the following FY26 Appropriations Bills: CJS, Defense, Ag/FDA, Labor-H, T-HUD, Energy and Water, Interior, DHS
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT BABCOCK | — |
| GRACE BODWELL New | Staff Asst., Rep. Alex Mooney |
| ARTHUR WARREN SCOTT | — |
Education EDU
Issues related to name, image and likeness (NIL) for collegiate athletics. Monitor proposed changes to endowment law with respect to private institutions of higher education.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT BABCOCK | — |
| GRACE BODWELL New | Staff Asst., Rep. Alex Mooney |
| ARTHUR WARREN SCOTT | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Issues related to higher endowment tax policy in H.R.1., One Big Beautiful Bill Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT BABCOCK | — |
| GRACE BODWELL New | Staff Asst., Rep. Alex Mooney |
| ARTHUR WARREN SCOTT | — |
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.