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A1.9 STRATEGIES LLC

Lobbying for SAILDRONE INC. · Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) manufacturer and system operator for ocean data collection.

 Filing 2nd Quarter - Report
Reporting period
2nd Quarter 2025
Apr 1 - June 30 · Posted Jul 14, 2025
Income
$40,000.00
What the client paid this registrant for the period.
Client based in
California

Official filing document

 Lobbyists on this filing 2
  • MICHAEL HIGDON
    Previously held: Rep. Hal Rogers: Chief of Staff/Appropriations Associate 2011-2013, Legislative Director 2007-2011; Legislative Asst 2003-2007; Rep. Roscoe Bartlett: Legislative Asst 2002-2003; Rep. Ron Packard Legis. Correspondent 1999-2001
  • JEFFREY SCOTT NANCE
    Previously held: Senate Appropriations Committee: Professional Staff 2003-2021; Rep. Steny Hoyer: Appropriations Associate 1999-2003; Departments of Treasury and Commerce: various 1990-1999.

A "covered position" is a government job the lobbyist held in the 20 years before registering, which the law requires them to name. See the revolving door for former members of Congress across all filings.

 Government bodies contacted 2
  • HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
  • SENATE

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 Lobbying activity 3
Defense

Educate Members of Congress on autonomous maritime vehicles and advocate for the use of innovative technology for ocean data collection, bathymetry, and maritime domain awareness in the FY 2026 Department of Defense appropriations bill.

Homeland Security

Educate Members of Congress on autonomous maritime vehicles and advocate for the use of innovative, advanced technology for maritime domain awareness in the FY26 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill. Discussed regulatory policy for Autonomous Uncrewed Surface Vehicles.

Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries

Educate Members of Congress on autonomous marine vehicles and advocate for the use of innovative technology for ocean data collection, bathymetry, and maritime domain awareness in the FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.

Source: federal Lobbying Disclosure Act filing, reproduced as filed. Bills are parsed from the activity descriptions.

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