Environment

Sublime Systems Hires Cornerstone for Cement Lobbying Push

Sublime Systems hires Cornerstone Government Affairs for cement lobbying push as Congress considers bipartisan legislation supporting low-carbon cement innovation.

Commerce

Brandt Holdings Hires Shumaker Advisors for Agricultural Lobbying Push

Agricultural equipment lobbying intensifies as Brandt Holdings retains Shumaker Advisors amid 15-20% sales decline and stalled Farm Bill debates.

Commerce

PrimeAI Hires Whitmer & Worrall for Federal AI Contracting

Federal AI contracting gains new competitor as PrimeAI Inc. hires Whitmer & Worrall for transportation and aviation contracts amid Congressional procurement reform.

Energy

Lumen Lobbies on AI Infrastructure, Tax Breaks

AI infrastructure lobbying by Lumen Technologies targets telecommunications policy, cybersecurity funding, and tax incentives for fiber optic expansion.

Commerce

International Materials Inc. Lobbies on Maritime Dust Pollution

Maritime dust pollution becomes the focus as International Materials Inc. hires Blank Rome to lobby on bulk cargo transfer emissions amid new congressional legislation.

Commerce

EMD Serono’s Five-Person Team Battles Drug Pricing Wars

Pharmaceutical drug pricing reform drives EMD Serono’s $700K Q3 lobbying push on PBM reform, 340B program changes, and patent protections amid intensifying congressional scrutiny.

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.

Commerce

Cornbread Hemp Lobbies on Hemp Manufacturing Issue

Hemp industry lobbying intensifies as Cornbread Hemp hires Prozan Strategies to navigate Congress’s contentious debate over hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

Energy

Odyssey Marine Exploration Hires Continental Strategy for Phosphate Lobbying Push

Offshore phosphate mining gains Congressional attention as Odyssey Marine hires Continental Strategy to lobby for Gulf of Mexico resources amid China export cuts.

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.

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.

Commerce

Aerolane Hires Ark Strategy for Defense Authorization Push

Defense authorization lobbying escalates as Aerolane hires Ark Strategy to secure funding for autonomous cargo aircraft in the FY 2026 NDAA and Defense Appropriations Act.

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

Food Equipment Maker Hires Trade Lobbying Firm

Food equipment tariffs prompt Advanced Food Equipment LLC to hire specialized trade lobbyists, targeting relief on manufacturing costs amid historic tariff rates.

Commerce

The City of Barstow Hires Carpi & Clay for Transportation Lobbying Push

Infrastructure funding advocacy intensifies as Barstow expands its federal lobbying team with Carpi & Clay, targeting hundreds of millions for the Gateway project.