A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the tragic mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and United States Army Aviation Brigade Priority Air Transport 25 on January 29, 2025.

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Bill ID: 119/sres/64
Last Updated: March 27, 2025

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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

ID: M000934

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767; text: CR S798-799)

February 6, 2025

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(sigh) Oh joy, another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of SRES 64 is to pretend that Congress actually cares about the victims of a tragic mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and United States Army Aviation Brigade Priority Air Transport 25 on January 29, 2025. The objective? To waste taxpayer time and money on a feel-good resolution that accomplishes nothing.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no key provisions or changes to existing law in this resolution. It's a hollow shell of empty words and condolences. The Senate is simply "commemorating" the lives lost, offering "heartfelt condolences," and expressing "gratitude" to first responders. How touching.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are the families and loved ones of the victims, who will likely be exploited for their emotional pain to justify this pointless resolution. Other stakeholders include the airlines, the military, and various emergency response agencies, all of whom will be name-dropped in a futile attempt to appear relevant.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this resolution is zero. Zilch. Nada. It won't change any laws, improve aviation safety, or provide meaningful support to those affected by the tragedy. Its only implication is that Congress can waste time and resources on symbolic gestures while ignoring real problems that require actual solutions.

Diagnosis: This bill is a classic case of "Legislative Theateritis," a disease characterized by grandstanding politicians using empty words to mask their own incompetence and lack of action. The symptoms include meaningless resolutions, pointless condolences, and a complete disregard for the well-being of those affected by the tragedy.

Treatment: None required, as this resolution will have no tangible impact on anyone's life. However, if I had to prescribe something, it would be a healthy dose of skepticism and outrage towards the politicians who waste our time with such nonsense.

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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$134,100
24 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$134,100

No PAC contributions found

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MARSHALL, MATTHEW
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BORCK, LEON H.
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MANDELBLATT, DANIELLE
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MANDELBLATT, ERIC
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BORCK, JACKIE
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DWYER, JOHN W
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PELTIER, MIKAH ANN
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STEVENSON, DAVID L
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

ID: M001198

Top Contributors

10

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THE KROGER CO. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
PAC CINCINNATI, OH
$3,000
Mar 16, 2023
2
THE KROGER CO. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
PAC CINCINNATI, OH
$2,500
Mar 23, 2023
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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$2,500
Mar 31, 2023
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THE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$1,500
Mar 31, 2023
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ILLIG, MICHAEL
TIFEC LLC PRIVATE EQUITY
Individual LEAWOOD, KS
$13,200
Nov 3, 2024
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MADAY, GREG
SPECCHEM CHAIRMAN CEO
Individual MISSION HILLS, KS
$13,200
Nov 11, 2024
7
ILLIG, BONNE
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual LEAWOOD, KS
$6,600
Nov 2, 2024
8
ILLIG, AMY
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual LEAWOOD, KS
$6,600
Nov 12, 2024
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MADAY, LIZ
SPECCHEM DIRECTOR
Individual MISSION HILLS, KS
$6,600
Nov 12, 2024
10
MAXWELL, KORB II
POLSINELLI SHAREHOLDER
Individual FAIRWAY, KS
$6,600
Nov 3, 2024

Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]

ID: W000805

Top Contributors

10

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AMERICAN HEALTHCARE, LLC
Organization ROANOKE, VA
$5,300
Sep 25, 2024
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$600
Sep 28, 2023
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$400
Sep 28, 2023
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DEKKER, DAVID T.
PILLSBURY VICE CHAIR
Individual BETHESDA, MD
$9,900
Dec 31, 2024
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TULL, THOMAS
TULCO CEO
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$6,000
Nov 21, 2024
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SWARTZ, SUSAN
SELF EMPLOYED ARTIST
Individual PARK CITY, UT
$3,300
Jul 31, 2023
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MATNEY, JOHN
RAPOCA ENERGY COMPANY PARTNER
Individual BRISTOL, VA
$3,300
Aug 29, 2023
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MILLONES, PETER
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. ATTORNEY
Individual DARIEN, CT
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
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MATNEY, JUSTIN K
SELF EMPLOYED BUSINESS OWNER
Individual BRISTOL, VA
$3,300
Aug 29, 2023
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MATNEY, JOHN
RAPOCA ENERGY COMPANY PARTNER
Individual BRISTOL, VA
$3,300
Aug 29, 2023

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

ID: K000384

Top Contributors

10

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THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$2,300
Jun 18, 2024
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 26, 2023
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SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LOS ANGELES, CA
$1,000
Jun 18, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 25, 2024
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 18, 2024
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$1,000
Oct 15, 2024
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CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Dec 29, 2023
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$600
Oct 25, 2023
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STONEHALL FARM
Organization THE PLAINS, VA
$500
Jun 30, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$400
Oct 25, 2023

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

ID: C001098

Top Contributors

10

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WINRED
PAC ARLINGTON, VA
$1,167,293
Nov 1, 2024
2
WINRED
PAC ARLINGTON, VA
$330,599
Nov 5, 2024
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$3,300
Aug 29, 2024
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$3,300
Aug 29, 2024
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ALABAMA- COUSHATTA TRIBE
Organization LIVINGSTON, TX
$1,000
Oct 16, 2024
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KONEHU LEGACY, LLC
Organization TAMUNING, GU
$100
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PACIFIC LIFESTYLE IMPORTS, LLC
Organization YIGO, GU
$100
Oct 11, 2024
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FASKEN MANAGEMENT
Organization MIDLAND, TX
$10,000
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REPUBLICAN PARTY OF HARRISON COUNTY
Organization MARSHALL, TX
$4,000
Oct 16, 2024
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FOLAD ENTERPRISES LLC
Organization PINELLAS PARK, FL
$2,000
May 20, 2024

Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

ID: C000127

Top Contributors

10

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SAC FOX TRIBE
Organization TAMA, IA
$5,000
Oct 29, 2024
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LOWER ELWHA KLALLAM TRIBE
Organization PORT ANGELES, WA
$3,360
Mar 31, 2023
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SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization HIGHLAND, CA
$3,300
Oct 28, 2023
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SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization HIGHLAND, CA
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023
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SAN PABLO LYTTON TRIBE
Organization SAN PABLO, CA
$3,300
Nov 16, 2023
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SAN PABLO LYTTON TRIBE
Organization SAN PABLO, CA
$3,300
Nov 16, 2023
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SAULT STE MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS
Organization SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
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SENECA NATION OF INDIANS
Organization SALAMANCA, NY
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
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MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
Organization AUBURN, WA
$3,300
May 12, 2023
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NISQUALLY INDIAN TRIBE
Organization OLYMPIA, WA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

ID: D000622

Top Contributors

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AMERICAN EXPRESS
Organization NEWARK, NJ
$6,132
Feb 7, 2023
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AMERICAN EXPRESS
Organization NEWARK, NJ
$605
Mar 3, 2023
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CITIBUSINESS CARD
Organization COLUMBUS, OH
$347
Jan 10, 2023
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CITIBUSINESS CARD
Organization COLUMBUS, OH
$254
Feb 7, 2023
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AMERICAN EXPRESS
Organization NEWARK, NJ
$98
Jan 10, 2023
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CITIBUSINESS CARD
Organization COLUMBUS, OH
$74
Mar 3, 2023
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KELLY, MICHAEL
WALKUP LAW FIRM ATTORNEY
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024
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LISTER, AMANDA
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
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SUMEY, ROGER
Individual ELLICOTT CITY, MD
$3,300
Oct 11, 2023
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CHEN, QIANHUI
RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC ANALYST
Individual SETAUKET, NY
$3,300
Mar 2, 2024

Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

ID: B001305

Top Contributors

10

1
MACFARLANE, RON
Individual BUFFALO GROVE, IL
$13,068
Apr 10, 2024
2
HEGYI, ALBERT P MR.
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Dec 31, 2024
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NAZIROV, ATABEK
UZDIF CEO
Individual CHARLOTTE, NC
$6,600
Sep 14, 2023
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NAZIROV, ATABEK
Individual CHARLOTTE, NC
$6,600
Sep 26, 2023
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FROST, BRANT IV
SELF-EMPLOYED FINANCIAL SERVICES
Individual NEWNAN, GA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2024
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FROST, KRISTA
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual NEWNAN, GA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2024
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TAYLOR, WILLIAM MR.
VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING BUSINESS OWNER
Individual PINEHURST, NC
$3,300
Dec 7, 2023
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TAYLOR, WILLIAM MR.
VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING BUSINESS OWNER
Individual PINEHURST, NC
$3,300
Dec 7, 2023
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GREENBLATT, SCOTT MR.
VETERANS GUARDIAN CEO
Individual PINEHURST, NC
$3,300
Dec 8, 2023
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GREENBLATT, SCOTT MR.
VETERANS GUARDIAN CEO
Individual PINEHURST, NC
$3,300
Dec 8, 2023

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

ID: T000476

Top Contributors

10

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SASTRY, ASHWANI
SUNRISE VASCULAR PHYSICIAN
Individual ORLANDO, FL
$3,400
Dec 12, 2024
2
AGARWAL, SAJJAN K
GREENHAWK CORPORATION CEO
Individual CARY, NC
$3,300
Dec 11, 2024
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ALLYN, JILL
BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
Individual ESTERO, FL
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
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BARATTA, JOSEPH PATRICK
BLACKSTONE FINANCE EXECUTIVE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 18, 2024
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BARATTA, JOSEPH PATRICK
BLACKSTONE FINANCE EXECUTIVE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 18, 2024
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BIELEN, RICHARD J
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATION PRESIDENT & CEO
Individual MOUNTAIN BRK, AL
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
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BLITZER, DAVID S
BLACKSTONE CHAIRMAN
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
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BLITZER, DAVID S
BLACKSTONE CHAIRMAN
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
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BRAND, MARTIN
BLACKSTONE FINANCE
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 20, 2024
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CAMERON, WILLIAM H
CAMERON MANAGMENT PRESIDENT
Individual WILMINGTON, NC
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

ID: G000555

Top Contributors

10

1
ONEIDA INDIAN NATION
Organization ONEIDA, NY
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
2
ONEIDA INDIAN NATION
Organization ONEIDA, NY
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
3
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$3,000
Mar 15, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$600
Jun 22, 2023
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$400
Jun 22, 2023
6
STRICKLER, DANIEL B. JR.
BEECHTREE CAPITAL PARTNERS INC. INVESTMENTS
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,200
Mar 24, 2023
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ROSENWALD, E. JOHN JR.
JP MORGAN VICE CHAIRMAN
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$5,800
Oct 16, 2023
8
ROSENWALD, E. JOHN JR.
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$5,800
Nov 3, 2023
9
VENNERBERG, VAUGHN II
XTO ENERGY INC PRESIDENT
Individual DALLAS, TX
$5,800
Mar 14, 2023
10
VENNERBERG, VAUGHN II
Individual DALLAS, TX
$5,800
Mar 27, 2023

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

ID: M000133

Top Contributors

10

1
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 28, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jul 26, 2023
3
DONOHUE, JOHN
ARBELLA INSURANCE
Individual BELMONT, MA
$6,600
May 20, 2024
4
MARCHAND, PAUL
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS EVP HR
Individual MONTCLAIR, NJ
$4,200
Mar 11, 2024
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MOUTOUDIS, ELEFTHERIA
ELEFTHERIA MOUTOUDIS SELF EMPLOYEED
Individual SOUTHBOROUGH, MA
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
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MOUTOUDIS, EVANGELOS
DEKK GROUO BUSINESS OWNER
Individual SOUTHBOROUGH, MA
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
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SCHMIDT, WENDY
NONE INVESTMENTS AND PHILANTHROPY
Individual PALO ALTO, CA
$3,300
Oct 2, 2024
8
SWIG, MARY
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Aug 31, 2024
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ABRAMS, JEFFREY J.
BAD ROBOT FOUNDER
Individual ENCINO, CA
$3,300
Oct 10, 2023
10
ABRAMS, JEFFREY J.
BAD ROBOT FOUNDER
Individual ENCINO, CA
$3,300
Oct 10, 2023

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