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Melissa Figge Burnison
Energy (joined: Feb. 15, 2018)
Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via White House:
Ms. Burnison is the Director of Federal Programs for the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) where she plans, directs and executes legislative strategies for nuclear energy programs and policies on behalf of the nuclear energy industry. Before her time in the private energy sector, she served as a senior advisor at the Department of Energy and with the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Natural Resources where she advanced legislative policies to expand American energy production and jobs. During her tenure in the U.S. House, Ms. Burnison also served in the Office of Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) as legislative director with a special focus on Department of Energy nuclear and science programs and National Nuclear Security Administration defense programs. As a native of Louisville, Kentucky, she began her career on Capitol Hill with Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY). A graduate of Cameron University with a B.A. in political science, Ms. Burnison resides in Mclean, VA, and is married to Scott Burnison and has three daughters; Catherine, Gudrun, and Elizabeth.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Nuclear Energy Institute Director Federal Programs
- Revocable Family Trust Trustee
Former Compensation Sources
- Nuclear Energy Institute Director, Federal Programs
Lobbied for
Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Energy Institute, defined benefit plan (value not readily ascertainable) eligible for $79,282/year at 65 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Nuclear Energy Institute | $199,586 | |
| Nuclear Energy Institute Defined Contribution Plan | ||
| FTA, First Trust Large Cap Value Opp ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| MSRTX, MainStay Retirement 2040 Fund (Class I) | $50,001 - $100,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
Other Income/Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| American Funds Bond Fund of America 529C | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| American Funds Growth Fund of America 529C | $50,001 - $100,000 | $2,501 - $5,000 |
| American Funds New Perspective 529C | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| American Funds SMALLCAP World 529C | $50,001 - $100,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Atlas Growth Partners LP (natural gas and oil operations in Texas and Oklahoma) | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| US bank 1 cash account | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| US bank 2 cash account | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Residential Property, Maysville, WV | $250,001 - $500,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Revocable Family Trust | ||
| AMCPX, American Funds AMCAP A | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| CWGIX, American Funds Capital World G/I A | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| DLTNX, DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| LLDYX, Lord Aboott Short Duration Income Fund | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| PDBZX, Prudential Total Return Bond Z | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| SCWFX, American Funds SMALLCAP World F- 1 | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| American Funds Washington Mutual 529C | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| Fidelity Brokerage Account | ||
| VIGRX, Vanguard Growth Index Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| AKREX, Akre Focus Fund | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| XLI, Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| VHT, Vanguard Healthcare ETF | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| SPHB, Powershares S&P 500 High Beta | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| FXO, First Trust Financials ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| FTA, First Trust Large Cap Value Opp ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| FEX, First Trust Large Cap Core ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| CVS Health Corp. | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| IVV, iShares S&P 500 Index ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| IJS, iShares S&P Small Cap Value ETF | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| VFINX, Vanguard 500 Index Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
Employment Agreements and Arrangements
| Employer or Party | City, State | Status and Terms | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Energy Institute | Washington, District of Columbia | Continuing participation in defined contribution plan; employer will no longer contribute upon separation. | Aug. 16, 2014 |
| Nuclear Energy Institute | Washington, District of Columbia | Continuing participation in defined benefit plan; eligible for $79,282/year at 65 | Aug. 16, 2014 |
Liabilities
| Creditor Name | Creditor Type | Amount | Rate | Year Incurred |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Savings | Mortgage (investment/ren tal property) | $100,001 - $250,000 | 4.125% | 2015 |
| Wells Fargo Home Mortgage | Mortgage on Personal Residence | $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 | 4.00 | 2012 |
Spouse's Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income Type | Income Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin | Salary/Bonus | ||
| Lockheed Martin Capital Accumulation Plan | |||
| US Equity Fund | $100,001 - $250,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Global Equity Fund | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Lockheed Martin Non Qualified Capital Accumulation Plan | |||
| Target Date Fund 2030 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Lockheed Martin Non-Qualified Supplemental Savings Plan | |||
| Broad Market Bond Index | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| US Equity Fund | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Global Equity | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Lockheed Martin Common stock | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Lockheed Martin Stock Plan | |||
| Lockheed Martin, restricted stock units | Over $1,000,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| U.S. cash account | $250,001 - $500,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Lockheed Martin Salaried Savings Plan | |||
| Stable Value Fund | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Broad Market Bond Index | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| S&P 500 Index | $100,001 - $250,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| US Equity Index | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Small/Mid Cap Index | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Global Equity | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Global Real Estate | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Emerging Markets Index | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| International Developed Marekts | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Lockheed Martin ESOP Fund (stock and cash) | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Target Date Fund 2030 | None (or less than $1,001) | None (or less than $201) | |
| Commodities Fund | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
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