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 | — |
| 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: H.R. 5342 and S. 2572 CJS, H.R.4016 and S. 2572 Defense, H.R. 4121 and S.2256 Ag/FDA, H.R. 5304 and S. 2587 Labor-H, H.R. 4552 and S.2465 T-HUD, H.R. 4553 (no senate bill) Energy and Water, H.R. 4754 and S. 2431 Interior, H.R. 4213 (no senate bill) DHS
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT BABCOCK | — |
| ARTHUR WARREN SCOTT | — |
Education EDU
Issues related to name, image and likeness (NIL) for collegiate athletics within H.R. 4312, the SCORE Act and any proposed Senate companion legislation. Monitor proposed changes to endowment law with respect to private institutions of higher education.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT BABCOCK | — |
| ARTHUR WARREN SCOTT | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Issues related to higher endowment tax policy in P.L. 119-121, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT BABCOCK | — |
| 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.