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Robotics manufacturing lobbying intensifies as FANUC America retains Akin Gump for first federal engagement amid Congress debates on trade policy and automation.
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Robotics manufacturing lobbying intensifies as FANUC America retains Akin Gump for first federal engagement amid Congress debates on trade policy and automation.

Latin America infrastructure lobbying heats up as Peppertree Capital hires Continental Strategy to navigate congressional investigations and China competition concerns.

Semiconductor export controls face scrutiny as China-owned STATS ChipPAC spends $58,250 lobbying Commerce Department on assembly regulations amid bipartisan pressure.

Bitcoin mining lobbying intensifies as CleanSpark spends $80,000 on Q3 2025 advocacy targeting tax reform, banking access, and tariff relief for cryptocurrency mining equipment.

Robotic Construction Technologies upgrades to Holland & Knight for defense construction lobbying, gaining Senate Appropriations access as Congress funds construction innovation.

Commercial weather data lobbying intensifies as Tomorrow Cos. retains Invariant LLC to compete for expanding federal contracts in the Commercial Weather Data Program.

Defense startup AZAK Co. invests in autonomous vehicle lobbying for military applications as Congress debates standards and the Army fast-tracks contracts.

Military training lobbying by Robinson Helicopter intensifies as Congress advances safety mandates following the deadly January 2025 collision near Reagan Airport.

Senate cybersecurity panel examines DoD cyber readiness amid 30,000 vacant positions, China threats, and zero-trust implementation delays in January 2026 briefing.

Defense wireless security takes center stage as G3 Technologies invests $330,000 in federal lobbying, targeting Pentagon modernization and Open RAN deployment.

Drone lobbying policy takes center stage as Alare Technologies invests $385K since 2024, targeting Pentagon’s $1B UAS procurement amid intense congressional focus.

Defense aerospace lobbying intensifies as AEVEX Aerospace spends $60K on unmanned systems and ISR policy amid Congressional momentum on drone production.

Active Optical Systems hires Washington Alliance Group to secure adaptive optics funding, targeting defense appropriations tied to the GOLDEN DOME Act and missile defense.

Health data lobbying by IQVIA continues with $60K Q4 payment to Republic Consulting as Congress debates privacy, AI rules, and clinical research access.

Grid Raster escalates defense technology lobbying with Vogel Group hire, targeting $13.4B in AI funding through FY2026 NDAA and defense appropriations.

Data center lobbying expands as Lifeline Data Centers hires Vogel Group to navigate energy policy, cybersecurity standards, and defense contracting opportunities.

G3 Technologies expands counter-UAS lobbying with Republic Consulting as Congress unlocks $4 billion in drone detection funding and new federal grant programs.

Alare Technologies monitors Pentagon unmanned systems policy with $50K Q4 lobbying as Congress advances counter-UAS legislation and DoD standardizes drone defense.

Defense contractor lobbying intensifies as AEVEX Aerospace spends $60K monitoring Pentagon ISR and drone policies amid congressional action on FY26 NDAA.

Google’s nuclear lobbying push engages veteran advocates to influence federal permitting reform, addressing urgent energy demands from AI infrastructure expansion.