Commerce

Africa Finance Corp. Pushes U.S.-Africa Investment Strategy

Africa investment lobbying intensifies as Africa Finance Corp. pushes Congress to create stronger mechanisms for private capital flows and de-risking investment.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Bankruptcy Bill 2025 is Passed to Raise Salaries for Bankruptcy Trustees

Why It Matters Congress has passed the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025, a legislative package that reshapes how bankruptcy […]

Commerce

Hilltop Holdings Engages PACE LLP on Banking Issues

Banking regulation lobbying intensifies as Hilltop Holdings paid PACE LLP $80,000 in Q4 2025 to advocate on banking issues during Congress’s push for regulatory relief.

Technology

Aidoc Hires DLA Piper for AI Healthcare Lobbying

AI healthcare lobbying intensifies as Aidoc Inc. hires DLA Piper with former Senate HELP Committee advisors to target Medicare reimbursement for AI medical devices.

Commerce

ICBA Lobbies on Community Banking Regulatory Relief

Community banking regulatory relief gained momentum as ICBA spent $1.28M lobbying Congress on new bank formation, capital requirements, and tailored regulations.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Americans for Financial Reform Lobbies on Financial Regulation

Financial regulation lobbying intensifies as Americans for Financial Reform spent $150,000 in Q4 2025 defending consumer protections against deregulation.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Americans for Tax Reform Lobbies on Tax Policy

Tax policy lobbying intensifies as Americans for Tax Reform spent $60,000 in Q4 2025 defending major legislative victories while facing new challenges.

Environment

Henkel Lobbies on Chemicals, Taxes, Trade Policy

Henkel intensifies chemical safety lobbying with $160,000 Q4 spend targeting TSCA modernization, packaging standards, Superfund tax repeal, and tariff policy.

Defense

Outokumpu Hires Acumen on Steel Trade Policy

Steel trade lobbying intensifies as Outokumpu Stainless USA expands advocacy with Acumen Strategies, navigating Section 232 tariffs and Buy America policies.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Americans for Financial Reform Defends Consumer Protections

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces Republican restructuring efforts as Americans for Financial Reform defends consumer protections with $150K Q4 lobbying.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

ICBA Spends $1.28M Lobbying on Banking Regulation

Community banking lobbying intensifies as ICBA deploys $1.28M in Q4 2025 pushing regulatory relief while compliance costs threaten smaller institutions.

Defense

Clearspeed Goes In-House With $330K Quarterly Lobbying Push

Voice analytics lobbying reaches new intensity as Clearspeed invests $330K quarterly in-house, targeting AI security, fraud detection, and defense vetting amid surging deepfake threats.

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties

Senate Panel Eyes Native 8(a) Contracting Program Threats

Native 8(a) contracting program faces threats from Pentagon review, mass suspensions, and $911M budget cuts as Senate committee examines tribal economic sovereignty.

Technology

Senate Appropriations Panel Scrutinizes Broadband Deployment Funding

Senate panel examines broadband deployment funding challenges as the $42.45B BEAD program faces delays, cost disputes, and implementation hurdles affecting rural connectivity.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Senate Hearing on Fraud, Foreign Influence in Federal Programs

Federal program fraud hearing February 10 examines billions lost to pandemic relief, healthcare, and nutrition fraud as Senate demands systemic reforms.

Commerce

Envision Healthcare Lobbies on Physician Pay, Surprise Billing

Emergency medicine lobbying intensifies as Envision Healthcare pushes Congress on physician payment reforms, No Surprises Act enforcement, and emergency care coverage.

Energy

AIADA Lobbies on Trade, Tariffs, Emissions

Automotive tariff lobbying heats up as AIADA spends $350K on Q4 2025 advocacy targeting trade policy, emissions standards, and tax reform affecting international dealers.