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1st Quarter - Report · 2026

Filing UUID
a3b1429d-fe53-4dfc-aec9-3bcff7964483
Type
Q1 — 1st Quarter - Report
Period
first_quarter
Year
2026
Posted
2026-04-21 02:49:36
Income (reported)
$30,000
Expenses (reported)
—
Filing document
Open on lda.senate.gov
Registrant (lobbying firm)

HILL EAST GROUP, LLC

Lobbying firm

Contact
BRAD GENTILE
Phone
+1 202-417-3529
Address
zip:20003, city:Washington, state:DC, street:1500 D Street, SE
Client

MERLIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Technology and cybersecurity solutions provider.

State
VA
Country
US
Effective date
2023-08-01
Issues lobbied + lobbyists (2)

SCI — Science/Technology

Federal migration to post-quantum encryption and implementation of post-quantum data inventorying practices (no specific legislation).

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Executive Office of the President (EOP); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

HOM — Homeland Security

Federal policies on protection of mobile devices from cyberattack; FY26 funding for cyber programs; FY27 funding for for cyber programs: H.R. 8752 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025; H.R. 5078 - The PILLAR Act.

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Executive Office of the President (EOP); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

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