VON BATTEN-MONTAGUE-YORK for OGADEN COMMUNITY OF USA
What was lobbied
One issue area, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Foreign Relations FOR
On behalf of Ogaden-Americans: Worked to bring to the attention of key members of Congress the plights of the marginalized Ogaden-Somali people as it pertains to the exploitation of Ogaden natural resources (oil and gas) by Chinese-backed entities, and the resulting forced migration, environmental damages, illness and deaths occurring among the Ogden people as a result of possible contamination of drinking water supply due to substandard drilling practices by the Chinese. Worked to bring to the attention of key members of Congress as it pertains to the marginalization of the Ogaden people and their political and social organizations by the Ethiopian federal government
Foreign entity interest: Clients are American citizens.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GREGORY SIMPKINS | Staff Director, U.S. House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights |
| KARL VON BATTEN | — |
| MARK WALKER | Chief of Staff, US House of RepresentativesChief of Staff, US House of Representatives |
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