Community Development and Housing

NAR Lobbies on Housing, Taxes, Worker Status

Real estate lobbying by NAR hits $10.98M in Q3 2025, targeting housing affordability, independent contractor protections, and tax provisions with elite Hill veterans.

Commerce

Plaid Hires Mindset Advocacy for Open Banking Fight

Open banking lobbying intensifies as Plaid hires Mindset Advocacy to influence CFPB’s Section 1033 rule governing financial data access and consumer rights.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

American Towman Advocates Association Expands Lobbying Team

Towing industry lobbying expands as American Towman Advocates Association adds two experienced lobbyists to navigate roadside safety and EV challenges.

Energy

SEACOR Marine Extends Lobbying Push on Maritime Policy

SEACOR Marine intensifies maritime lobbying efforts through Shumaker Advisors as Congress debates offshore energy policy, vessel regulations, and Jones Act compliance.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

MCR Health Hires Shumaker Advisors for Healthcare Advocacy

Community health center lobbying intensifies as MCR Health engages Shumaker Advisors amid $1 trillion Medicaid cuts and expired federal funding threatening operations.

Commerce

Wireless Internet Providers Hire Lobbying Powerhouse

WISPA retains Shumaker Advisors for broadband lobbying efforts, adding four lobbyists including former Rep. Latta Chief of Staff to influence $42.5B BEAD program and spectrum policy.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

American Choice Healthcare Hires Nelson Mullins for ACO REACH Advocacy

American Choice Healthcare launches ACO REACH lobbying with Nelson Mullins as the Medicare program faces 2026 expiration, entering competitive advocacy landscape.

Defense

Panama Port Lobbying: Ocean Pacific Launches Major Washington Push

Panama port lobbying intensifies as Ocean Pacific Investments makes its Washington debut, positioning U.S.-aligned maritime infrastructure amid congressional focus on Chinese influence.

Commerce

Coinbase Taps Trade Expertise for International Crypto Policy Push

Coinbase expands crypto trade policy efforts by hiring specialized lobbyist for international agreements, positioning ahead of emerging legislative battles.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Seacoast National Bank Hires Ballard Partners for Banking Lobbying

Community banking lobbying gains momentum as Seacoast National Bank hires Ballard Partners for its first federal advocacy push on regulatory relief and lending policy.

Commerce

Rayonier Advanced Materials Hires Checkmate on Trade

Tariff lobbying heats up as Rayonier Advanced Materials hires Checkmate Government Relations to navigate volatile trade policy affecting cellulose manufacturing.

Technology

Health Bank One Enters Federal AI Lobbying

Healthcare AI lobbying heats up as Health Bank One enters federal advocacy, hiring veteran lobbyist Patrick Cooney amid intense congressional focus on digital health.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

American Hospital Association Lobbies on Medicare, Rural Hospitals

Rural hospital lobbying by the American Hospital Association intensifies with $5.72M Q3 spending, as Medicare cuts and site-neutral reforms threaten facilities nationwide.

Commerce

Ascension Spends $550K Lobbying on Medicare, 340B, Telehealth

Hospital lobbying intensifies as Ascension discloses $550K in Q3 2025 spending on Medicare reimbursement, 340B program defense, and telehealth expansion amid congressional reform efforts.

Environment

Liberty Mutual Pushes Wildfire Insurance Policy Agenda

Wildfire insurance lobbying intensifies as Liberty Mutual spends $570K targeting Congress on forest management, disaster mitigation, and market stability legislation.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Medicare Advantage Lobbying: Better Medicare Alliance Fights Reform Wave

Medicare Advantage lobbying heats up as Better Medicare Alliance spends $500K in Q3 2025 fighting congressional reform bills targeting $1.2 trillion in alleged overpayments.

Defense

Nucor Lobbies on Steel Tariffs, Trade Enforcement

Steel tariff lobbying dominated Nucor’s Q3 2025 agenda, with $540,000 spent on trade enforcement, defense manufacturing, and environmental standards.