Why It Matters
The National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Inc. (HBPA) terminated its lobbying contract with Ingram Group LLC in late August after a three-year engagement, according to a filing released this week.
By The Numbers
Ingram Group LLC filed a 2026 quarter three termination report for National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Inc. on August 28, with a filing amount of $10,000, and the total lobbying spend by the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Inc. with Ingram Group LLC was approximately $200,000 or more. The split comes as the group continues fighting legal battles over industry regulation and faces shifting congressional dynamics on equine-related legislation.
The National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Inc. had been one of Ingram Group's mid-tier clients. Ingram Group LLC charged $20,000 per quarter for its work on behalf of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Inc.
Broader Context
The National HBPA sued the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2021, arguing the law unconstitutionally delegates regulatory power to a private entity. The FTC and Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority have separately petitioned the Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality question.
On Capitol Hill, several equine-related bills have stalled in committee during the 119th Congress. The Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act of 2025, which permanently prohibits the slaughter of equines for human consumption and bans export of live horses to foreign slaughterhouses, has attracted 210 bipartisan co-sponsors but has not advanced beyond committee. H.R. 3378 has been referred to committee but similarly has not moved forward.
During its engagement with Ingram Group, the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Inc. also lobbied on H-2B visa program reform, including issues around returning worker exemptions. Congress passed legislation in November 2025 extending H-2B supplemental visa authority for fiscal year 2026, with one allocation exempted from the returning worker requirement.
The Bottom Line
Ingram Group's team on the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Inc. account experienced turnover during the engagement. Brandi Lowell, who served as Senior Vice President of Government Relations, Bess Anderson, and Brad Bishop. Amanda Bunning, Kelsey, Tessa Berner, and Evan Meyers were also listed on the filing.
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