Defense

American Legion deploys in-house team for $190K Q3 lobbying push on veterans’ benefits

American Legion’s $190K lobbying push on veterans’ benefits shows commitment to advocacy with in-house team.

Technology

Qualcomm hires O’Keeffe Shahmoradi Strategies for transportation lobbying

Qualcomm’s hiring of O’Keeffe Shahmoradi Strategies emphasizes its strategy in connected vehicle technology and transportation lobbying.

Technology

Vita Inclinata spent $80K on in-house lobbying for helicopter safety tech

Vita Inclinata spent $80K on in-house lobbying addressing helicopter safety tech. The investment comes in light of recent aviation incidents.

Technology

Astranis hires Dentons US LLP to lobby on defense appropriations

Astranis Space Technologies is set to enhance its lobbying efforts on defense appropriations, securing major firms amid a competitive landscape.

Defense

NervGen Pharma Expands Lobbying with Cornerstone Government Affairs on Neurotrauma Research

NervGen Pharma continues its lobbying efforts focused on neurotrauma research and funding amid NIH cuts.

Defense

Military Mental Health Group Hires Cornerstone Government Affairs for Federal Lobbying Push

Military mental health advocacy ramps up as the group hires Cornerstone Government Affairs for lobbying efforts.

Defense

NXP USA hires Madison Group to lobby on foreign investment reviews

NXP’s CFIUS-focused lobbying reflects a new strategy towards foreign investment reviews, indicating increased scrutiny ahead.

Technology

BlueVoyant Government Solutions Hires Holly Strategies to Lobby on Cybersecurity Defense Issues

BlueVoyant transitions to Holly Strategies for defense lobbying, enhancing its position in cybersecurity legislation.

Defense

American Legion Spends $190K on In-House Lobbying for Veterans Issues

The American Legion spends $190,000 on lobbying efforts to influence veterans policy and legislation, reflecting its substantial advocacy history.

Commerce

Atalco Gramercy Hires Meridian 535 Strategies to Lobby Pentagon on Critical Minerals

Atalco Gramercy shifts lobbying focus to critical minerals funding, hiring Meridian 535 Strategies to enhance national security efforts.

Commerce

Plexus Corp. Hires Michael Best Strategies for Defense Manufacturing Lobbying Push

Plexus Corp. embarks on federal lobbying with a focus on defense manufacturing, targeting key legislation and establishing industry presence.

Energy

KCC Shipowning Hires Checkmate Government Relations to Lobby on Port Fees

KCC Shipowning hires Checkmate Government Relations to advocate on port fees, marking their first lobbying effort in Congress.

Technology

Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association Builds In-House Lobbying Team to Shape Federal AV Policy

The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association has built an in-house lobbying team to influence federal AV policy, coinciding with new legislation efforts in Congress.

Defense

Puritan Medical Products hires ArentFox Schiff to lobby on PREP Act liability protections

Puritan Medical Products begins federal lobbying on PREP Act liability protections, focusing on critical healthcare legislation.

Technology

Business Roundtable Hires Sightline Advocacy for AI and Cybersecurity Lobbying

Business Roundtable’s new hire focuses on AI and cybersecurity advocacy as Congress intensifies tech regulation discussions.

Technology

GRVTY Inc. Brings Lobbying In-House, Hires Ex-Senate Armed Services Staffer for Defense Tech Push

GRVTY Inc. pivots to in-house lobbying for defense tech, hiring a Senate staffer to strengthen government relations strategy amid critical debates.

Commerce

Swiss Aircraft Maker Pilatus Hires Steptoe to Lobby on Tariffs

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. hires Steptoe to address urgent tariff concerns through lobbying efforts.