Why It Matters
Monarch Information Security Consulting Inc. switched lobbying firms in early September, moving from Meltsner Strategies LLC to Alignment Government Strategies. Monarch has been lobbying on defense matters for at least the past five years.
By the Numbers
Monarch reported $15,000 in lobbying expenses over the past four quarters. At Alignment Government Strategies, Jenny DiJames is a Partner who previously served as Legislative Director for former Rep. Bud Cramer (D-AL-5). Mike Beer is a Partner who has filed 84 lobbying disclosures and served as Senior Legislative Assistant to former Rep. David Hobson (R-OH-7). Jim Meltsner, a Vice President at Alignment Government Strategies, previously worked as President at Meltsner Strategies LLC.
Between The Lines
The House passed H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. The Senate's companion bill, S. 4784, is currently under floor consideration and has been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders.
The Senate Armed Services Committee has advanced legislation to create a $50 million grant program to cover small and nontraditional contractors' Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 assessment costs. The proposed grant program would provide up to $100,000 per company, with the Department of Defense ordered to launch it by July 1, 2027.
The Bottom Line
Monarch Information Security Consulting has shifted representation to a firm with deep Capitol Hill networks as it pursues CMMC funding assistance through the defense authorization process.
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