CLEMSON UNIVERSITY for CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
What was lobbied
10 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 programmatic requests and Congressionally directed spending requests with S.C. Congressional delegation staff.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
Education EDU
Discussed Title IV and Title IX issues with S.C. Congressional Delegation staff. Discussed the future of Higher Ed Reauthorization Act, issues related to FAFSA delays and the Stop Campus Hazing Act legislation that passed the House and is currently before the Senate.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
Agriculture AGR
Discussed upcoming Farm Bill Reauthorization with S.C. Congressional Delegation and staff. Also, discussed FY25 Ag-related Congressionally Directed Spending requests with staff.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
Sports/Athletics SPO
Discussed issues related to Name, Image and Likeness in college athletics with S.C. Congressional Delegation staff.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
Health Issues HCR
Discussed FY25 Congressionally Directed Spending process as it relates to the Labor H Appropriations bill. Also discussed potential federal funding opportunities for Clemson's Center for Human Genetics.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
Disaster Planning/Emergencies DIS
Discussed fiscal impacts of Hurricane Helene in S.C. and also worked with Congressional delegation staff to coordinate a One SC event on campus for Upstate residents impacted by the storm.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
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.