ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC for GONZAGA UNIVERSITY
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Education EDU
Issues related to CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-167) implementation, National Science Foundation funding, Economic Development Administration funding, Congressionally Directed Spending. FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-74). Implementation of FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-74). Issues related to FY2027 appropriations (H.R. 8845).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN | Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
| JEFFREY D MARKEY | LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings. |
| DAVID ALEXANDER MARTEN | Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck. |
| SAMUEL WHITEHORN | Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Issues related to Economic Development Administration funding, Congressionally Directed Spending. FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-74). Implementation of FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-74). Issues related to FY2027 appropriations (H.R. 8845).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN | Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
| JEFFREY D MARKEY | LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings. |
| DAVID ALEXANDER MARTEN | Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck. |
| SAMUEL WHITEHORN | Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
Defense DEF
Issues related to thermoplastic composite research. FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75). Implementation of FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN | Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
| JEFFREY D MARKEY | LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings. |
| DAVID ALEXANDER MARTEN | Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck. |
| SAMUEL WHITEHORN | Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
Sports/Athletics SPO
Issues related to Name, Image, and Likeness legislation. Issues related to collegiate athletics.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN | Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
| JEFFREY D MARKEY | LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings. |
| DAVID ALEXANDER MARTEN | Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck. |
| SAMUEL WHITEHORN | Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
Science/Technology SCI
Issues related to CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-167) implementation, National Science Foundation funding, Economic Development Administration funding, Congressionally Directed Spending. Issues relating to Economic Development Administration competitive grant opportunities. FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-74). FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 119-60). Implementation of FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-74). Issues related to FY2027 appropriations (H.R. 8845)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN | Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
| JEFFREY D MARKEY | LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings. |
| DAVID ALEXANDER MARTEN | Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck. |
| SAMUEL WHITEHORN | Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
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.