Congressional News & Analysis

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Commerce

Walgreens Lobbies on PBM Reform

PBM reform lobbying intensifies as Walgreens spent $450,000 in Q4 2025 pushing Congress on pharmacy benefit manager reforms amid bipartisan momentum.

Defense

Chenega Lobbies on Alaska Native Contracts

Alaska Native contracting programs face pressure as Chenega Corporation defends federal contracting access amid fraud scandals and administrative challenges.

Community Development and Housing

ADVION Pushes Medicare Relief, Telehealth Extension

Post-acute care lobbying intensifies as ADVION spends $81,111 pushing telehealth extensions, Medicare relief, and fighting clinical lab cuts before critical 2026 deadlines.

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties

Reform Action Fund Pushes Safer Supervision Act

The Safer Supervision Act gains bipartisan momentum as Reform Action Fund invests $150K in Q4 2025 lobbying for federal supervision reform.

Community Development and Housing

House Panel Demands Smarter Spending on Development

Federal economic development spending faces scrutiny as House panel examines regional programs. Chair Perry pushes efficiency while local governments defend critical funding.

Commerce

Tyson Foods Hires BHFS for Lobbying Push

Protein industry lobbying heats up as Tyson Foods pays Brownstein Hyatt $60K in Q4 2025 to tackle meat processing capacity, labor shortages, and food safety.