CLEMSON UNIVERSITY for CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
What was lobbied
11 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Met with S.C. Congressional delegation staff to discuss FY25 Continuing Resolution and its impact on the university's research priorities. Also met with staff to discuss our FY26 DOD research priority requests.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
Education EDU
Met with Members and staff of the S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss impacts of proposed budget cuts to federal agencies on the university and higher education institutions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Met with S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss CU's strengths in electrical grid security research specifically the capabilities that exist at our energy innovation center.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
Agriculture AGR
Met with S.C Congressional delegation to discuss the university's strengths in agricultural research and partnerships that we have in rural S.C.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
Defense DEF
Met with Members and staff of the S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss and show how the university is working directly with the Department of Defense on relevant research.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
Sports/Athletics SPO
Met with Members and staff of the S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss the need for federal legislation related to a national standard for NIL and college athletics.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
Animals ANI
Met with Members and staff of the S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss our new College of Veterinary Science which will take our first class in 2026. Discussed opportunities for research and partnerships with USDA and other federal agencies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
Health Issues HCR
Discussed the university's strengths in health/medical related research with Members and staff of the S.C. Congressional delegation. Also, discussed the importance of indirect costs related to this research.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Discussed NSF related university research proposals with staff from the S.C. Congressional delegation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
Immigration IMM
Met with staff from the S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss impacts of potential changes to immigration/visa policies at the federal level.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARK COTHRAN | — |
Veterans VET
Discussed with staff from the S.C. Congressional delegation issues related to VA tuition payments being processed in a timely matter for our student veterans.
| 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.