Technology

Twilio Spends $290K on In-House Lobbying for AI and Telecom Rules

Twilio lobbying moved to an all-in-house model in Q3 2025, spending $290,000 as it engages on AI policy, STIR/SHAKEN robocall rules and telecom procurement.

Commerce

Atlas Copco hires Ballard Partners to lobby on tariffs

Atlas Copco lobbying: Swedish firm hires Ballard Partners to push trade and tariff issues in Washington amid Congress’ push for reshoring and jobs.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Unum lobbying spending: $190K in-house Q3 2025

Unum lobbying spending hit $190,000 in Q3 2025 as the insurer leans on in-house lobbyist Martin McGuinness. Mental health parity and family leave matter.

Commerce

Gemini hires Miller Strategies for crypto regulation lobbying

crypto regulation lobbying: Gemini hired Miller Strategies to enter Washington and lobby as Congress advances market, stablecoin and tax legislation.

Commerce

Nasdaq spends $650K on in-house lobbying as Congress advances digital asset rules

Nasdaq spent $650K on digital asset lobbying in Q3 2025 as Congress advances major cryptocurrency legislation, maintaining its largest-ever Washington presence.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Yodlee Inc. Maintains $100K Lobbying Push Through Allon Advocacy on Financial Data Access

Yodlee Inc. is maintaining a $100K lobbying push with Allon Advocacy, focusing on data access rules.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Sonova USA boosts in-house lobbying spend to $140K targeting Medicare hearing aid coverage

Sonova USA is increasing its lobbying spending to $140K, focusing on Medicare hearing aid coverage.

Commerce

BradyPLUS Hires Ballard Partners to Lobby on Competition Policy Ahead of $10B Imperial Dade Merger

BradyPLUS makes its federal lobbying debut to influence competition policy ahead of a significant merger with Imperial Dade.

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties

Dream Exchange Hires MO Strategies to Lobby on Venture Exchange Policy

Dream Exchange is enhancing its lobbying efforts with MO Strategies, seeking to impact venture exchange regulation.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Veriforce Hires Ballard Partners to Lobby on Government Competition Policy

Veriforce enters federal lobbying with Ballard Partners on competition policy, amid growing antitrust scrutiny.

Energy

Fortune Brands hires Penn Avenue Partners to lobby on smart device disclosure, trade issues

Fortune Brands hires Penn Avenue Partners to lobby on smart device disclosure and trade issues. Discover how they are influencing legislation.

Energy

Hermacasa Hires Corcoran Partners for Federal Lobbying on Trade and Manufacturing

Hermacasa’s first federal lobbying initiative highlights U.S. nearshoring policies. Their connection to Congress could reshape trade perceptions.

Commerce

PrizePicks Hires Penn Avenue Partners to Navigate Federal Sports Gaming Scrutiny

PrizePicks has hired Penn Avenue Partners as it faces federal scrutiny of sports gaming. This marks a shift in their advocacy strategy.

Commerce

Duty drawback specialist Comstock & Holt hires Smith-Free Group to lobby on trade issues

Comstock & Holt hires Smith-Free Group to lobby on duty drawback issues. This reflects growing concerns over trade policy changes.

Commerce

Port of Philadelphia hires Reserve Component to lobby on maritime, transportation issues

The Port of Philadelphia hires Reserve Component for federal lobbying, aiming to secure infrastructure funding amid increased competition.

Commerce

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hires Dentons US LLP for $60K Lobbying Push

U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s $60K lobbying push with Dentons connects to key business priorities. Learn more about the implications.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

TikTok Hires Dentons US LLP for $120K Lobbying Push Amid Congressional Ban Threat

TikTok’s $120K lobbying effort with Dentons US LLP highlights the legislative battle it faces in Congress regarding potential bans.