AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION for AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Quarter - Report (this page) | Oct 28, 2025 | $73,974 | Replaced |
| 3rd Quarter - Amendment | Sep 25, 2026 | $73,974 | Yes |
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
Book banning and censorship in libraries, civil rights protections for library workers and users. H.Res.797 / S.Res.443, Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GAVIN BAKER | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Equitable access to digital content/eBooks Copyright law in the digital age (US Copyright Office) Sec. 1201 DMCA proceeding in the US Copyright Office Artificial intelligence with respect to copyright policy, OSTP/EOP Legislation on site blocking Public Modernization Committee of the U.S. Copyright Office H.R. 4072, Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GAVIN BAKER | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Appropriations and authorizations for library agencies and programs, including Legislative Branch (regarding the Library of Congress and the Government Publishing Office); Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (regarding the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Education Department); Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (regarding Community Development Block Grants). H.R. 4 Recissions Act of 2025 H.R.2766 / S.2014, Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act H.R. 5304 / S. 2587, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.4249 / S.2257, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GAVIN BAKER | — |
| KEVIN L MAHER | — |
| LISA VARGA | — |
Government Issues GOV
Library of Congress, Federal Depository Library Program, public access to federally funded research
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GAVIN BAKER | — |
Telecommunications TEC
E-Rate, including eligibility for internet hotspot lending S.J.Res.7/ H.J.Res.33 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KEVIN L MAHER | — |
Education EDU
School libraries, workforce development, prison libraries, social workers in libraries, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, federal statistics about libraries, Executive Order 14238, Executive Order 14242 Right to Read Act Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KEVIN L MAHER | — |
| LISA VARGA | — |
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.