Commerce

Virgin Islands Lobbies for Tax and Economic Development

The rum cover-over tax drives the U.S. Virgin Islands’ $90,000 lobbying effort with Callwood Associates, targeting permanent extension and economic development.

Community Development and Housing

Federal Home Loan Bank Lobbying Intensifies Amid Reform Push

Federal Home Loan Bank system faces congressional reform as FHLBNY invests $60K in Q4 lobbying amid mission reform bills and executive pay scrutiny.

Commerce

Vita Inclinata Lobbies on Defense, SBIR, Crane Safety

SBIR program reforms take center stage as Vita Inclinata Technologies lobbies on defense appropriations, military helicopter safety, and OSHA crane regulations amid congressional debates.

Commerce

Remitly Hires Banking Veteran for Payment Lobbying Push

Payment lobbying intensifies as Remitly hires Senate Banking Committee veteran Sarah Timoney Paul to combat de-risking practices and navigate new remittance tax challenges.

Energy

PHCC Pushes on Natural Gas, Workforce in Q4

PHCC spent $60,000 on natural gas lobbying in Q4 2025, defending contractor interests against federal efficiency standards while advancing workforce development.

Commerce

Michigan Credit Union League Lobbies on Modernization

Michigan Credit Union League’s credit union lobbying efforts spent $60,000 in Q4 2025 on regulatory modernization and defending revenue through legislative advocacy.

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

T-Mobile Taps Hollis for Broadband Infrastructure Lobbying Push

T-Mobile’s broadband infrastructure lobbying intensifies with $50,000 Q4 payment to Hollis Public Affairs, targeting federal funding programs amid fierce competition.

Commerce

Cowen Group Lobbies on Capital Markets, SEC Oversight

Capital markets lobbying by TD Cowen focuses on SEC oversight, capital formation, and regulatory reform as Congress reshapes financial services rules for growth companies.

Commerce

Senate Panel Examines Europe’s Energy Security Path

Europe’s energy security hearing examines U.S. role in reducing Russian dependence while addressing risks of replacing one dominant supplier with another.

Commerce

Clean Energy Fuels Hires SHL for RNG Advocacy

Clean Energy Fuels engages SHL and Associates for renewable natural gas advocacy, targeting federal tax incentives as Congress considers bipartisan RNG legislation.

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.

Commerce

Judiciary Committee Eyes European Tech Regulations

House Judiciary Committee examines European tech regulations like the Digital Services Act and their impact on American free speech, innovation, and tech competitiveness.

Commerce

NARPM Spends $50K Lobbying on Rental Housing Fees

Rental housing lobbying reached $50K in Q4 2025 as NARPM battles federal rental fee legislation while supporting Section 8 reforms and state eviction authority.

Commerce

RTX Expands Lobbying Push Into Commercial Aviation

RTX Corp. expands commercial aviation lobbying with O’Keeffe Shahmoradi hire, diversifying beyond defense to address FAA regulation and infrastructure policy.

Commerce

Qualcomm Hires O’Keeffe Shahmoradi on Connected Vehicles

Qualcomm’s connected vehicle lobbying intensifies with $50K Q4 payment to O’Keeffe Shahmoradi Strategies, targeting C-V2X tech as Congress advances semiconductor policy.

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.