FOIA Request to U.S. Department of State regarding lobbying activities and contacts involving CATL on November 26, 2025.Federal Newswire, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive news coverage on governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the U.S. Department of State. The request seeks access to records from January 1, 2020, to the present concerning lobbying activities and contacts involving Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), or their registered lobbyists or representatives, particularly with officials within the Executive Branch and the Department of Defense.The specific records requested include Lobbying Disclosure Act filings such as LD-1, LD-2, or LD-203 forms that reference CATL or their affiliates. Additionally, communications, meeting records, or correspondence between CATL representatives and Executive Branch officials are sought. The request also asks for visitor logs, appointment calendars, or meeting minutes that reflect interactions between CATL and any executive officials within the Department of Defense.Federal Newswire has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format. As part of its role in gathering and reporting news to the public, Federal Newswire emphasizes the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this organization can be found on their
The United States government has announced additional assistance to respond to the ongoing Venezuela regional crisis. The US Department of State announced this on March 23, 2023. According to the statement released by the Department, the new assistance package amounts to $97 million and will be provided to Venezuela's neighboring countries that are hosting Venezuelan migrants and refugees.
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