2nd Quarter - Report

ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC for GONZAGA UNIVERSITY

Period 2nd Quarter 2026 Filed Jul 20, 2026 Signed by Christine R. Mistr

Official filing
Firm
ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
Client
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY
Income
$30,000
Expenses
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What was lobbied

5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Science/Technology SCI

Issues related to CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-167) implementation, National Science Foundation funding, Economic Development Administration funding, Congressionally Directed Spending. Issues relating to Economic Development Administration competitive grant opportunities. FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-74). FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 119-60). Implementation of FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-74). Issues related to FY2027 appropriations (H.R. 8845)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
JEFFREY D MARKEY LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings.
DAVID ALEXANDER MARTEN Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck.
SAMUEL WHITEHORN Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 8845 (119th)

Education EDU

Issues related to CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-167) implementation, National Science Foundation funding, Economic Development Administration funding, Congressionally Directed Spending. FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-74). Implementation of FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-74). Issues related to FY2027 appropriations (H.R. 8845).

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
JEFFREY D MARKEY LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings.
DAVID ALEXANDER MARTEN Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck.
SAMUEL WHITEHORN Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 8845 (119th)

Budget/Appropriations BUD

Issues related to Economic Development Administration funding, Congressionally Directed Spending. FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-74). Implementation of FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-74). Issues related to FY2027 appropriations (H.R. 8845).

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
JEFFREY D MARKEY LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings.
DAVID ALEXANDER MARTEN Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck.
SAMUEL WHITEHORN Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 8845 (119th)

Defense DEF

Issues related to thermoplastic composite research. FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75). Implementation of FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75).

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
JEFFREY D MARKEY LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings.
DAVID ALEXANDER MARTEN Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck.
SAMUEL WHITEHORN Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Sports/Athletics SPO

Issues related to Name, Image, and Likeness legislation. Issues related to collegiate athletics.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
JEFFREY D MARKEY LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings.
DAVID ALEXANDER MARTEN Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck.
SAMUEL WHITEHORN Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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.