2nd Quarter - Report

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY for CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

Firm
Client
Income
—
Expenses
$110,000
Expense method
A: Lobbying Disclosure Act definitions

What was lobbied

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

Budget/Appropriations BUD

Discussed FY25 Appropriations process, DOD related requests and CDS requests with S.C. Congressional delegation Members and staff.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MARK COTHRAN —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Education EDU

Discussed Title IV and Title IX issues with S.C. Congressional Delegation staff. Discussed the future of Higher Ed Reauthorization Act and issues related to FAFSA delays.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MARK COTHRAN —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Energy/Nuclear ENG

Discussed Clemson University's research capabilities around hydrogen, grid security, microgrids and wind turbine testing/demonstration with S.C. Congressional delegation staff. Discussed a competitive tech hub (Dept. of Commerce) Tech Hub proposal focused on energy with Members/staff of the S.C. Congressional delegation. Also discussed FY25 CDS process as it relates to potential Energy & Water bill requests.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MARK COTHRAN —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Agriculture AGR

Discussed upcoming Farm Bill Reauthorization with S.C. Congressional Delegation and staff. Also, discussed FY25 Ag-related CDS requests with staff.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MARK COTHRAN —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Defense DEF

Discussed FY25 DOD Appropriations process and requests with S.C. Congressional Delegation staff. Also discussed Clemson University research capabilities specific to DOD funding priorities.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MARK COTHRAN —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Sports/Athletics SPO

Discussed issues related to Name, Image and Likeness in college athletics with S.C. Congressional Delegation staff.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MARK COTHRAN —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Animals ANI

Discussed the Clemson University School of Veterinary Medicine and any relevant opportunities for federal engagement and potential funding opportunities (i.e. CDS requests) with S.C. Congressional delegation Members and staff.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MARK COTHRAN —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Health Issues HCR

Discussed FY25 CDS process as it relates to the Labor H Appropriations bill. Also discussed potential federal funding opportunities for Clemson's Center for Human Genetics.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MARK COTHRAN —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Science/Technology SCI

Educated Congressional delegation staff on CU's research strengths related to NSF competitive grants for federal funding. Discussed Clemson's research strengths in SC Nexus, one of EDA's recognized Tech Hubs and advocated for the merits of the federal Tech Hub proposal with delegation staff.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MARK COTHRAN —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; 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.