Congress

Kellie Chong Steps Into Senior Policy Adviser Role in Rep. Dan Newhouse's Office

Kellie Chong, a Capitol Hill staffing veteran with experience across both chambers, has landed as a Senior Policy Adviser in the personal office of Rep. Dan...

Legislative Activity

**House Farm Bill Faces Democratic Opposition, E15 Omission, and SNAP Restrictions Ahead of Critical Markup — Legis1 Farm Bill Roundup**

The House Agriculture Committee released a sweeping new farm bill last week, setting up a critical markup on February 23. Here's what's at stake.

Lobbying Activity

Senate Ag Committee Eyes Domestic Consumption Push as Lobbying Blitz Tops $2 Million

The hearing preview lobbying landscape reveals deep industry interest in how Americans buy and eat U.S.-grown food. As American farmers face mounting...

Energy

Gevo Retains Bracewell for Tax and Regulatory Work

Gevo retained Bracewell LLP for $80K to navigate sustainable aviation fuel lobbying on tax credits and regulatory matters amid bipartisan congressional support.

Commerce

American Beverage Association Hires Torrey on SNAP

SNAP lobbying intensifies as the American Beverage Association hires Torrey Advisory Group to fight congressional restrictions on sugary drink purchases.

Energy

American Coalition for Ethanol Pushes Year-Round E15 Access

Year-round E15 lobbying intensifies as American Coalition for Ethanol spent $80,000 in Q4 2025, targeting EPA regulations and the Nationwide Consumer Act.

Environment

American Beverage Association Ramps Up Lobbying Against SNAP Restrictions

SNAP beverage lobbying intensifies as the American Beverage Association spends $80,000 fighting federal restrictions on soda purchases in nutrition assistance programs.

Commerce

Animal Health Institute Lobbies FDA, Appropriations, Animal Diseases

Animal health lobbying by the Animal Health Institute focused $50,000 on FDA regulations, FY2026 appropriations, and disease response in Q4 2025.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

National Thoroughbred Racing Association Lobbies on Taxes, Safety

Thoroughbred racing lobbying by the NTRA focuses on tax incentives, safety regulations, and workforce access with $160,000 spent in Q4 2025.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Beer Institute Lobbies on Tariffs, Taxes, Market Access

Beer industry lobbying intensifies as the Beer Institute deploys $900K to combat aluminum tariffs and push market access legislation in Q4 2025.

Commerce

Georgia Peanut Commission Lobbies Farm Bill, Trade Issues

Farm bill lobbying by Georgia Peanut Commission intensifies with $60,000 Q4 spend targeting disaster assistance, trade barriers, and dietary guidelines.

Environment

CropLife America Ramps Up Lobbying on Pesticide Liability

Pesticide liability lobbying by CropLife America surged to $1.05M in Q4 2025 as the industry fights manufacturer liability expansion and pesticide bans.

Commerce

Animal Health Institute Pushes Veterinary Funding

The Animal Health Institute’s veterinary medicine lobbying efforts focus on securing FDA and USDA funding while navigating new regulatory proposals.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Mazzetta Continues Seafood Import Lobbying Amid Congressional Tariff Push

Seafood import lobbying intensifies as Mazzetta Co. pays $50K amid congressional push for 40% tariffs and stricter FDA inspections on imported seafood products.

Agriculture

Humane World Action Fund Lobbies on Animal Welfare

Animal welfare lobbying continues as Humane World Action Fund spends $180,000 in Q4 2025, pushing Congress on animal testing bans and protection laws.

Agriculture

House Appropriations Subcommittee Probes USDA Inspector General Oversight

USDA Inspector General oversight hearing exposes partisan divide over SNAP reform, funding freezes, and agricultural policy under Secretary Rollins’ administration.

Commerce

North Carolina Farm Bureau Lobbies on Farm Relief, Labor Costs

North Carolina Farm Bureau spent $120,479 lobbying on farm bill lobbying, disaster relief, and H-2A wage reforms amid a severe agricultural economic crisis.