Senate Hearing on Fraud, Foreign Influence in Federal Programs
Federal program fraud hearing February 10 examines billions lost to pandemic relief, healthcare, and nutrition fraud as Senate demands systemic reforms.
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Federal program fraud hearing February 10 examines billions lost to pandemic relief, healthcare, and nutrition fraud as Senate demands systemic reforms.
Military benefits advocacy intensified as MOAA spent $446,040 lobbying for military compensation, TRICARE expansion, and concurrent receipt reforms in Q4 2025.
Senate Commerce examines media ownership rules February 10 amid partisan clash over broadcast consolidation, FCC independence, and local journalism survival.
Vehicle emissions standards face unprecedented assault as Alliance for Vehicle Efficiency pays $60K to defend EPA authority amid Republican deregulation push.
Nuclear energy lobbying expands as PG&E hires Mountain View Partners for $60,000 to influence federal policy on nuclear power and grid modernization amid AI data center demands.
Emergency medicine lobbying intensifies as Envision Healthcare pushes Congress on physician payment reforms, No Surprises Act enforcement, and emergency care coverage.
Automotive tariff lobbying heats up as AIADA spends $350K on Q4 2025 advocacy targeting trade policy, emissions standards, and tax reform affecting international dealers.
Port security legislation is driving ILA’s $150K Q4 lobbying effort as Congress addresses foreign ownership concerns, infrastructure funding, and automation protections.
Chemical safety advocacy by Environmental Working Group intensifies as EWG spent $111,537 lobbying in Q4 2025 on PFAS regulation, food additives, and cosmetic safety.
Vinyl industry lobbying intensifies as the Vinyl Institute discloses $120K in Q4 2025 lobbying amid chemical safety scrutiny and infrastructure opportunities.
Right to repair vehicle data legislation gains momentum as the Automotive Service Association lobbies Congress on the bipartisan REPAIR Act against manufacturer opposition.
JFNA spent $217,763 lobbying on antisemitism legislation and security grants in Q4 2025 as Jewish communities face unprecedented threats and bipartisan support.
Thoroughbred racing lobbying by the NTRA focuses on tax incentives, safety regulations, and workforce access with $160,000 spent in Q4 2025.
Beer industry lobbying intensifies as the Beer Institute deploys $900K to combat aluminum tariffs and push market access legislation in Q4 2025.
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Farm bill lobbying by Georgia Peanut Commission intensifies with $60,000 Q4 spend targeting disaster assistance, trade barriers, and dietary guidelines.
Biosecurity lobbying gains momentum as Soter Bio enters federal advocacy, targeting defense and health appropriations amid bipartisan push for domestic biotech resilience.
Payments industry lobbying intensified as the Electronic Transactions Association spent $550,000 in Q4 2025 on digital payments regulation and fraud prevention advocacy.
Travel tech lobbying surged in Q4 2025 as the Travel Technology Association spent $309,000 pushing fee transparency legislation and defending against airline control.
Justice in Motion launches immigration lobbying effort with Masa Group LLC, targeting migrant worker protections and children’s rights amid divided Congress.
Banking capital lobbying by Financial Services Forum targets Basel III and stablecoin regulation, spending $630K in Q4 2025 amid digital asset threats.
Construction labor shortage drives Bricklayers Union’s $120K Q4 lobbying push on housing expansion, immigration pathways, and worker safety standards.
Rural health clinic funding advocacy intensifies as NARHC invests $100K in Q4 2025 lobbying for Medicare reimbursement, telehealth permanence, and workforce solutions.
The Crime Victims Fund crisis forces National Children’s Alliance to lobby Congress for $120K as child advocacy centers face 70% funding collapse since 2018.
