Commerce

Kraken Hires Michael Best Strategies for Crypto Market Structure

Kraken expands crypto market structure lobbying with $90K Michael Best hire as Congress advances digital asset framework. Proven expertise meets critical regulatory moment.

Culture

Sony Lobbies on AI Legislation and Trade Tariffs

Sony’s AI lobbying intensifies as the company spends $380,000 in Q3 2025 to shape Congressional legislation on artificial intelligence and trade tariffs threatening its gaming business.

Commerce

Allen Control Systems Hires Former Senate Staffer Lobbyist

Counter-drone lobbying intensifies as Allen Control Systems invests $230,000 in direct advocacy, hiring former Senate Chief of Staff to secure share of $3.1B Pentagon funding.

Technology

Parry Labs Escalates Lobbying on Defense Open Architecture

Defense open architecture specialist Parry Labs spent $120,000 lobbying Congress in Q4 2025, pushing modular systems adoption as SPEED Act advances.

Technology

AI Policy Network Inc. Lobbies on Artificial Intelligence Governance

AI governance lobbying intensifies as AI Policy Network Inc. invests $349,000 in federal advocacy targeting AGI preparedness, testing protocols, and national security.

Energy

Digital Chamber Lobbies on Bitcoin, Stablecoins, Crypto Tax Reform

Cryptocurrency lobbying by the Digital Chamber spent $116,515 in Q3 2025 advancing Bitcoin strategy, stablecoin regulation, and tax reform priorities.

Commerce

FICO Spends $510K Lobbying on Credit Scoring, Alternative Data

FICO’s credit scoring lobbying hits $510K in Q3 2025 as the company fights to shape alternative data rules amid unprecedented competitive pressure from VantageScore.

Culture

Judiciary Panel Considers Judges, Holocaust Art Law

Senate Judiciary considers Holocaust art restitution legislation and Mississippi judicial nominees amid heightened scrutiny over AI use in federal courts.

Education

Uber Spends $1M on Labor, AV, and Tax Lobbying in Q3

Uber lobbying reached $1.01M in Q3 2025, focusing on worker classification battles, autonomous vehicle regulations, and tax policy amid bipartisan pressure.

Defense

Samsung Lobbies on CHIPS, AI, Trade Policy

Samsung’s semiconductor lobbying reached $1.53M in Q3 2025, targeting CHIPS Act funding, AI regulation, and tariff exemptions amid industry turbulence and trade uncertainty.

Defense

Amazon Lobbies on Defense, AI, Worker Safety

Amazon defense lobbying hit $4.35M in Q3 2025, targeting legislation on cloud contracts, worker protections, and AI governance through its 32-person advocacy team.

Commerce

Medtronic Spends $2.08M Lobbying on Device Access, AI Payment

Medical device lobbying intensifies as Medtronic invests $2.08M in Q3 2025 to advance breakthrough device access, AI payment pathways, and patent protections.

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

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.

Technology

Via Science Inc. Targets Prison Cell Phone Problem

Via Science Inc. enters prison cell phone jamming debate with new lobbying hire as Congress advances bipartisan legislation to combat contraband devices.

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.