Why It Matters
Elevate Government Affairs LLC filed a Registration Amendment for Pyrotecnico Fireworks Inc. on Oct. 24, covering Defense and Budget/Appropriations, four days after the initial new client registration. K&L Gates LLP terminated its representation effective July 15, and Elevate's initial registration was signed Oct. 20.
The sole lobbyist on the amendment is Andrew Tabler, Executive Vice President of Elevate Government Affairs LLC, who has prior government experience on the House Armed Services Committee. Tabler also appeared on every earlier K&L Gates report, including the second-quarter 2026 report.
By the Numbers
Pyrotecnico's spending through K&L Gates rose from $10,000 in the second quarter of 2025 to $30,000 in the third quarter of 2025, $60,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, $30,000 in the first quarter of 2026, and $70,000 in the second quarter of 2026.
Broader Context
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration expanded fireworks certification agencies' authority to approve professional display fireworks and entertainment pyrotechnics in a final rule that took effect Sept. 8, according to the Federal Register. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO-7) and Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Fireworks Caucus on July 2 dedicated to supporting the U.S. fireworks industry.
Between The Lines
Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA-16) posted on July 1 that fireworks over the nation's capital have "a special connection to PA-16" because they were "proudly produced by Pyrotecnico."
Competitive Landscape
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA-7) posted on July 5, praising Pyrotecnico's show, saying "PA innovation and American craftsmanship were on full display." Draganfly Inc. hired VM Group LLC on Oct. 24 to lobby on defense. Skyborne Technologies USA LLC hired Tremont Strategies Group LLC on Oct. 23, also on defense. Iron Shield Systems Inc. hired Madison Group LLC on Oct. 23 on defense.
The Bottom Line
Elevate Government Affairs LLC filed a registration amendment for Pyrotecnico Fireworks Inc. on October 24, covering Defense and Budget/Appropriations, four days after its new client registration.
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