CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. for STUDENT FREEDOM INITIATIVE
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Education EDU
Help promote educational support programs with Historically Black Colleges and Universities through expanded cooperation with federal agencies. Gain support for federally sponsored demonstration programs aimed at expanding minority serving institutions including Tribal Colleges and other minority serving institutions with Dept of Education Experimental Site Initiative by providing a financing alternative to Parent Plus loans. Increase federal resources dedicated to support research programs and broadband infrastructure planning needs at HBCUs and their surrounding communities. Help build awareness of SFI programs. Pursue support for increased federal funding in FY26 for minority serving institutions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEVIN BARRETT | — |
| SUSANN M EDWARDS | — |
| ANDREW ENGEL FORBES | — |
| VERNON N SIMMONS | — |
| BARBARA SUTTON | — |
Defense DEF
Help promote educational support programs with Historically Black Colleges and Universities through expanded cooperation with federal agencies. Gain support for federally sponsored demonstration programs aimed at providing a financing alternative to Parent Plus loans. Increase federal resources dedicated to support research programs. Help build awareness of SFI programs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEVIN BARRETT | — |
| SUSANN M EDWARDS | — |
| ANDREW ENGEL FORBES | — |
| VERNON N SIMMONS | — |
| BARBARA SUTTON | — |
Government Issues GOV
Help promote educational support programs with Historically Black Colleges and Universities through expanded cooperation with federal agencies. Gain support for federally sponsored demonstration programs aimed at providing a financing alternative to Parent Plus loans. Increase federal resources dedicated to support research programs and broadband infrastructure planning needs at HBCUs and surrounding communities. Help build awareness of SFI programs
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEVIN BARRETT | — |
| SUSANN M EDWARDS | — |
| ANDREW ENGEL FORBES | — |
| VERNON N SIMMONS | — |
| BARBARA SUTTON | — |
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.