Venture Government Strategies Ends Hispanic Council Engagement

Why It Matters

The United States Hispanic Business Council spent $100,000 on lobbying over the past four quarters, a modest portion of Venture Government Strategies' $4.71 million in total lobbying revenue for 2026. Venture Government Strategies served 96 clients in 2026, making the Hispanic Business Council one of many accounts at the firm.

Broader Context

The Hispanic Business Council's lobbying disclosures from the second quarter of 2025 through the second quarter of 2026 listed no specific legislation, focusing instead on economic growth and development for Hispanic-owned businesses classified under Small Business issues. Jake Hochberg, a Vice President at Venture Government Strategies, was the listed lobbyist on the council's filings and reported member experience with Representatives Henry Cuellar, Jasmine Crockett, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Tony Cárdenas. Representative Henry Cuellar was pardoned by President Donald Trump in a federal bribery and conspiracy case after being indicted on charges related to accepting bribes allegedly totaling as much as $600,000 from a Mexican bank and Azerbaijan's state.

The Bottom Line

Venture Government Strategies terminated its engagement with the Hispanic Business Council on July 17, 2026, with the termination filing signed on September 11, according to the third quarter disclosure. The Hispanic Business Council, led by Javier Palomarez, advocates for small business owners and says it focuses on policies supporting economic growth within the Hispanic community.