Listed $10,503.09 in meals, travel or seminars from 2 sources
The statement lists 2 items; the largest source is The Federal Republic of Germany ($9,195). These are the kinds of gifts the F-1 asks for: meals over $100, and travel or seminar costs paid by an organization, which the $100 gift limit doesn't cover.
What to check
- Who the sources are, and whether any has business before the official's agency or body.
- For state officials: whether a source also appears on lobbyist reports.
- 2025-05-12 The Center for Election Innovation & Research (CEIR) · Election Identify Verification discussion conducted with other election officials across the U.S. moderated by CEIR. CEIR paid for travel, meals, and hotel. · $1,308.09
- 2025-11-08 The Federal Republic of Germany · Invitation from the German government to discuss U.S.-German and European relations. Note: All travel, meals, and hotels are covered by the German government. · $9,195
Rule: Meals, travel and seminars accepted
“(l) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which food and beverage in excess of $100 was accepted under RCW 42.52.150 (7); (m) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which items specified in RCW 42.52.150 (1)(c) (iv) and (vi) were accepted;”RCW 29B.55.030(1)(l), (m) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works