
Appropriations Committee To Scrutinize the National Endowment for Democracy
Democracy funding hearing on Feb 24 will scrutinize NED effectiveness as Congress weighs $50B foreign ops budget amid rising global authoritarianism.
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Democracy funding hearing on Feb 24 will scrutinize NED effectiveness as Congress weighs $50B foreign ops budget amid rising global authoritarianism.

Senate Budget Committee examines sanctuary city funding on Feb. 24 as Republicans push federal restrictions. Over $780K in opposition lobbying deployed.

HIV advocacy lobbying shifts as Partnership to End HIV retains boutique firm Rubiner Strategies, keeping veteran lobbyist Laurie Rubiner for FY2026 appropriations battles.

Terrorism victim compensation lobbying intensifies as Kreindler & Kreindler hires OnMessage for $60K push amid congressional action on bipartisan bills and $940M in available funds.

Police officer lobbying reaches $100K as FOP advances safety legislation, concealed carry rights, and mental health support through bipartisan congressional momentum.

Violence prevention lobbying by YWCA USA reaches $102,600 in Q4 2025 as the organization fights federal funding cuts and Medicaid work requirements.

Monitoring industry hearing examines private electronic monitoring companies accused of exploiting defendants through excessive fees and fraudulent billing practices.

NARFE spends $50K lobbying against federal employee benefits cuts, pension changes, and Schedule F implementation threatening 50,000 workers’ job protections.

Republican Jewish Coalition lobbying reaches $100K in Q4 2025, targeting antisemitism legislation and Iran sanctions amid record hate crime surge nationwide.

The Sharia law constitutional hearing on Feb 10, 2026 examines whether Islamic law is compatible with the U.S. Constitution, with major implications for religious freedom.

JFNA spent $217,763 lobbying on antisemitism legislation and security grants in Q4 2025 as Jewish communities face unprecedented threats and bipartisan support.

Justice in Motion launches immigration lobbying effort with Masa Group LLC, targeting migrant worker protections and children’s rights amid divided Congress.

The Crime Victims Fund crisis forces National Children’s Alliance to lobby Congress for $120K as child advocacy centers face 70% funding collapse since 2018.

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Healthcare lobbying by the Muscular Dystrophy Association targets PBM reform, NIH funding, Medicare access, and newborn screening in Q4 2025, spending $250,000 on advocacy.

The House Judiciary Committee examines women’s sports eligibility and balanced budget amendment bills on Feb. 3, with Republicans backing H.R. 1028 amid growing public support.

House Education Committee examines disability employment policy in field hearing addressing competitive integrated employment, federal cuts, and stakeholder tensions.

Child abuse prevention lobbying intensifies as National Children’s Alliance navigates federal funding crises while Congress advances bipartisan child protection legislation.

Prevailing wage advocacy intensifies as Bricklayers Union spends $120K lobbying on Davis-Bacon protections, PRO Act, and construction apprenticeships amid labor shortage.

LIUNA’s union lobbying efforts face mounting challenges as the labor organization spent $280,000 in Q4 2025 defending prevailing wages and Project Labor Agreements.