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1st Quarter - Report · 2026

Filing UUID
d861ee84-1faa-466b-9315-1e1caf40e0ae
Type
Q1 — 1st Quarter - Report
Period
first_quarter
Year
2026
Posted
2026-04-21 03:21:20
Income (reported)
$30,000
Expenses (reported)
Filing document
Open on lda.senate.gov
Registrant (lobbying firm)

ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Government relations firm.

Contact
CHRISTINE R. MISTR
Phone
+1 202-552-5992
Address
zip:20001, city:Washington, state:DC, street:20 F Street NW Suite 810
Client

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY

Private University.

State
WA
Country
US
Effective date
2023-03-11
Issues lobbied + lobbyists (5)

DEF — Defense

Issues related to thermoplastic composite research. FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016/S. 2572). Implementation of FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 7148).

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

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

SPO — Sports/Athletics

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

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

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

BUD — Budget/Appropriations

Issues related to Economic Development Administration funding, Congressionally Directed Spending. FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.5342/ S.2354). Implementation of FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938). Issues related to FY2027 appropriations.

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

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

SCI — Science/Technology

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 (H.R.5342/ S.2354). FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 119-60). Implementation of FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938). Issues related to FY2027 appropriations.

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

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

EDU — Education

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 (H.R.5342/ S.2354). Implementation of FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938). Issues related to FY2027 appropriations.

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

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

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