American Innovation and Choice Online Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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2026 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues related to competition in mobile app ecosystems; S.4746 American Innovation and Choice Online Act; S.2513 Open App Markets Act; H.R.3209 App Store Freedom Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
Issues related to competition in mobile app ecosystems; S.4746, American Innovation and Choice Online Act; S.2153, Open App Markets Act; H.R.3209, App Store Freedom Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to competition in digital markets and the app marketplace, including privacy, security, and competitiveness issues related to S.4746 the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, S. 2153 the Open App Markets Act, and H.R. 3209 the App Store Freedom Act Educating policymakers about Apples employee base and retail operations in their states Providing information to policymakers about global regulations impacting competition in digital markets
Client expense: $3,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to veterans hiring and training, employee compensation and benefits, workplace safety, competition, contracting, including the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408 / S. 844), Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S. 2613), the Advertising Middlemen Endangering Rigorous Internet Competition Accountability Act (S. 1060), and the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S. 4746).
Client expense: $4,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S. 4746 American Innovation & Choice Online Act; S. 2153 Open App Markets Act/H.R. 3209 App Store Freedom Act; Issues related to competition in digital markets and the app marketplace, including privacy and security
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: SENATE
| Democratic |
| IL |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
Section 230, Content Moderation, Online Trust and Safety, S. 146 - Take it Down Act, Data Privacy, Competition and Antitrust, Artificial Intelligence, S. 1367 - No FAKES Act, H.R. 3149/S. 1586 - App Store Accountability Act, S. 1748 - Kids Online Safety Act, S. 2153 Open App Markets Act, S.1829 - STOP CSAM Act of 2025, H.R.1275 - Focus on Learning Act, H.R. 6333 - Parents Over Platforms Act, H.R.7757 - KIDS Act, H.R.2657 - Sammys Law, S. 3398 - Stop Sextortion Act, S. 3397 - Ending Coercion of Children and Harm Online Act (ECCHO Act), H.R. 7757 - Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R.3209 - App Store Freedom Act, H.R. 6719 James T. Woods Act, H.R. 8143 - SECURE Data Act, H.R. 7890 - Children and Teens Online Protect Act, Personalized Pricing Policy Statement (Docket No. FTC-2026-1057), S. 4746 - American Innovation and Choice Online Act, S. 5090 - Digital Age Assurance Act, H.R. 6048 - NDO Fairness Act, H.R. 10152 - Open-Source AI Leadership Act, Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain through the Equipment Authorization Program (Docket No. FCC-21-232)
Client expense: $48,375 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S. 4746, American Innovation and Choice Online Act: Prevent self-preferencing on online platforms.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Educate policymakers on competition issues, including the App Store Freedom Act (H.R. 3209/H.R.5313), and the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S.4746). Monitor issues related to the workforce and labor.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $180,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 6291 and S. 836 (Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act), regarding online safety H.R. 2657 (Sammys Law), regarding online safety H.R. 3149 and S. 1586 (App Store Accountability Act), regarding Competition Policy relating to antitrust enforcement H.R. 3209 (App Store Freedom Act), regarding Competition Policy relating to antitrust enforcement S. 4746 (American Innovation and Choice Online Act), regarding Competition Policy relating to antitrust enforcement S. 2153 (Open App Markets Act), regarding Competition Policy relating to antitrust enforcement Draft legislation (Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2023), regarding Competition Policy relating to antitrust enforcement H.R. 6484 and S. 1748 (Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)), regarding Competition Policy relating to antitrust enforcement S. 1060 (AMERICA Act), regarding Competition Policy relating to antitrust enforcement H.R. 7757 (KIDS Act), regarding online safety Issues related to Section 230 of the Communications Act Issues involving Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbied in support of legislation to rein in big tech, including measures previously introduced as the Open App Markets Act and the reintroduced American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S. 4746). Lobbied in support of anti-monopoly policies involving tech, agriculture, dynamic pricing, and labor markets. Supported lowering utility costs and anti-monopoly policies on technology and data centers.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Small Business
Good Government White House Conference on Small Business Act, H.R. 6855: Support action by U.S. House to advance the legislation. DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026, H.R. 8871: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act, H.R. 8872: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act, H.R. 8883: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act, H.R. 8873: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Workforce Issues Valuing Employee Stock Today Act, H.R.8660: Support the legislation. Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act, H.R. 8624 and S. 4463: Support the legislation. Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act, H.R. 2270: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Working Families Flexibility Act, H.R. 2870: Continue to support full U.S. House passage of the bill. Tipped Employee Protection Act, H.R. 2312: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Access to Capital: INVEST Act, H.R. 3383: Continue to support U.S. Senate passage of this Housed-passed bill. Comments to Securities and Exchange Commission: Submitted comments in in support of a petition to raise the Regulation Crowdfunding offering limit to $20 million. Tax Policy Small Business Tax Cut Act, H.R. 8415: Support the legislation. Indexing Capital Gains Tax Liability to Inflation: Support legislative or administrative action to make this reform. More Homes on the Market Act, H.R. 1340, S.3332: Support the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. Business Startup & Growth SAVE Local Businesses Act, H.R. 4366: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act (NO BOSS Act), H.R. 6431: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation and U.S. Senate introduction of the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. AI and Technology Continue to voice restraint on excessive regulatory frameworks or actions that would undermine what is a critical new technology for small businesses. Comments to Federal Trade Commission: Submitted comments on the Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, expressing concerns about the scope of the proposal the proposed frameworks misunderstanding of how dynamic and data-driven pricing tools are utilized by small businesses, and therefore how it would negatively impact their competitiveness and growth. AI Education: Continue to brief congressional staff on the benefits of AI to small businesses and startups as conveyed through SBE Council research and surveys. American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA). S. 4746: Continue to oppose the legislation. Regulatory Modernization and Reform Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act (H.R. 1515): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act: Support the Senate introduced legislation. Latest Action on CTAs BOI Rule: Expressed support for the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) step in finalizing its rule ending the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting mandate for U.S. businesses and individuals under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and for taking the important additional step of deleting previously submitted information pertaining to U.S. persons. Comments to Small Business Administration: Submitted comments on the SBAs Proposed Small Business Size Standards, expressing support for modernization but a reconsideration of aspects of the methodology that could unintentionally disadvantage the very firms SBA exists to serve. Comments to Securities and Exchange Commission: Submitted comments in support of the Proposed Rule on Semiannual Reporting. NEPA Modernization: Expressed support for the Federal Communications Commissions vote to modernize its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules and streamline permitting for communications infrastructure. Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (PACK Act), H.R. 6832: Support the legislation. Information Quality Assurance Act (H.R. 6329): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 1897: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Prove It Act of 2025, H.R. 1163: Continue to support full U.S. House action and passage of the bill. Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, H.R. 6398: Supported House passage of the legislation and Senate action. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), H.R. 4776: Continue to support Senate action on House-passed bill. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R. 3898: Continue to support Senate action on House-passed bill. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, H.R. 425: Continue to support the legislation. Nominations Supported the nomination and confirmation of Keith Sonderling as U.S. Labor Department Secretary. Government Reform and Operations Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, H.R. 9500: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026, H.R. 9501: Support full U.S. House passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act, H.R. 9498: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act. S. 3931: Support full U.S. Senate passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act, H.R. 6506: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act, H.R. 6495: Continue to support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Healthcare and Affordable Health Coverage HSAs For All Act, H.R. 7681: Continue to support the legislation. Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, H.R. 6703: Support Senate action of House-passed bill. Comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Submitted comments on the proposed Medicare Program: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program rule, opposing CMSs proposed modification for initial price applicability year (IPAY) 2029 that would change how the agency identifies a qualifying single source drug under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Request for Information on Common Sense Policy Options to Lower Drug Prices for Patients: Submitted comments to Senate Finance Committees (via Ranking Member Wyden) Request for Information on policy options to lower prescription drug costs. 340B Drug Program: Continue to voice concerns about this program to Congress (in terms of effects on high drug and health premium costs) and the need for reforms. Abolish the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Act, H.R. 8293: Support the legislation. Intellectual Property Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA), S. 1546: Reiterated support for the Senate introduced bill. Trade and Global Market Access Comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative: Submitted comments on the 301 Investigation into Germanys persistent underpayment for innovative drugs, expressing encouragement about the investigation into the countrys unfair pharmaceutical pricing and the use of available USTR tools to press Americas trading partners to lift their price controls and contribute fairly to the innovation ecosystem from which they benefit American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secure U.S. Technology Leadership: Submitted written testimony for the record before U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce expressing concerns about the European Unions Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (commonly referred to as CSDDD or CS3D) and the significant implications it poses for American businesses, small businesses and entrepreneurs. USMCA Review: Expressed overall support for the USMCA as it undergoes a review process. Urged the Administration to focus on strengthening and building upon the success of USMCA, make changes where warranted - such in the area of enforcement - so as not to destabilize supply chains and markets have become increasingly important to Americas entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2026 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
Apple product features and functionality; S.1748 - Kids Online Safety Act; General business issues; Artificial intelligence; S.2153 - Open App Markets Act; S.4746 - American Innovation and Choice Online Act; S.1586/H.R.3149 - App Store Accountability Act; S.4349 - Parents Over Platforms Act; H.R.3209 - App Store Freedom Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
Providing information to policymakers about global regulations impacting competition in digital markets; Issues related to competition in digital markets and the app marketplace, including privacy, security, and competitiveness issues related to S. 4746 the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, S. 2153 the Open App Markets Act, and H.R. 3209 the App Store Freedom Act; Providing information relevant to online child safety, including potential legislation, regulatory policy, H.R. 3149/S. 1586 the App Store Accountability Act, H.R. 6333/S. 4349 - Parents Over Platforms Act, S. 1748 the Kids Online Safety Act, and S. 5090 - Digital Age Assurance Act of 2026; Providing information related to Apple product features and functionality; Issues related to supply chains, including semiconductor and memory supply; Cybersecurity; S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
Issues related to competition in technology issues; S. 130, Competition and Antitrust Law Reform Act; S. 4746, American Innovation and Choice Online Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to competition in technology issues; S. 130, Competition and Antitrust Law Reform Act; S. 4746, American Innovation and Choice Online Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues related to competition in the technology sector; H.R.3209 - App Store Freedom Act; S.2153 - Open App Markets Act; S. 4746 - American Innovation and Choice Online Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues related to competition in the technology sector; H.R.3209 - App Store Freedom Act; S.2153 - Open App Markets Act; S. 4746 - American Innovation and Choice Online Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to competition in digital markets and the app marketplace, including privacy, security, and competitiveness issues related to S.4746 the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, S. 2153 the Open App Markets Act, and H.R. 3209 the App Store Freedom Act Educating policymakers about Apples employee base and retail operations in their states Providing information to policymakers about global regulations impacting competition in digital markets
Client expense: $2,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S. 4746 American Innovation & Choice Online Act; S. 2153 Open App Markets Act/H.R. 3209 App Store Freedom Act; Issues related to competition in digital markets and the app marketplace, including privacy and security
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to veterans hiring and training, employee compensation and benefits, workplace safety, competition, contracting, and minimum wage, including the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S. 2613), and the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S. 4746).
Client expense: $4,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R. 1177/S. 492, Improve & Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act H.R. 3552/S. 1843, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 4386, Apprenticeship Data Value Improvements to Create Employment (ADVICE) Act H.R. 4409, Streamlining Timely Apprenticeship Registration and Transparency (START) Act H.R. 4424, Securing Help for Involuntary Employment Loss and Displacement (SHIELD) Act H.R. 5408/S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act H.R. 6453, ADA 30 Days to Comply Act H.R. 8183, Modernizing Access to Talents, Credentials, and Hiring (MATCH) Act H.R. 8210, A Stronger Workforce for America Act H.R. 8624, Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support Act H.R. 8714, Skill Savings Account Act H.R. 9224/S. 2828, Child Care Modernization Act S. 4016, Stop Unemployment Fraud Act S. 4071, Child Care Tax Benefit Outreach and Assistance Act S. 4360, INSIGHT Act S. 4746, A bill to provide that certain discriminatory conduct by covered platforms shall be unlawful, and for other purposes Draft legislation titled Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act Draft legislation titled Fair and Open Competition Act Draft legislation titled Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act Nominations of James Macy to serve on the National Labor Relations Board OSHA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Settings (89 Fed. Reg. 70,698-70,699, August 30, 2024) Final OSHA rulemaking on Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (89 Fed. Reg. 22,558-22,601, April 1, 2024) Proposed Rulemaking, Wage and Hour Division Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (91 Fed. Reg. 9,932-9,976, February 27, 2026) Proposed Rulemaking, Wage and Hour Division Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (91 Fed. Reg. 21,878, April 23, 2026) Various issues relating to unemployment insurance; reforms to the Fair Labor Standards Act (P.L. 75-178); antitrust and consumer protection law grounded in economic analysis; domestic and international antitrust policy; FTC enforcement, agency transparency and reform, and policy and practices related to the agencys authority; duration of FTC consent orders; authority under the Federal Trade Commission Act Sections 5, 13(b), and 19; FTC rulemaking authority and procedure under Federal Trade Commission Act Section 18; FTC rulemakings related to rental fees, delivery fees, and negative options; changes to the FTCs Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act merger filing rule; Robinson-Patman Act-related policy and enforcement matters; enforcement of the antitrust laws regarding conduct and mergers; contract terms and their relationship to competition, particularly relating to worker non-compete clauses and exclusive contracts; regulation of digital platforms, including legislation such as AICOA and OAMA; concerns related to Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (P.L. 118-50); workforce development; career and technical education; education savings accounts; second chance hiring; International Labor Organization and the international labor conference; apprenticeships; child care; vacancies at the National Labor Relations Board
Client expense: $16,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2026 · second_quarter · Computer Industry
Providing information to policymakers about global regulations impacting competition in digital markets; Issues related to competition in digital markets and the app marketplace, including privacy, security, and competitiveness issues related to S. 4746 the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, S. 2153 the Open App Markets Act, and H.R. 3209 the App Store Freedom Act; Providing information relevant to online child safety, including potential legislation, regulatory policy, H.R. 3149/S. 1586 the App Store Accountability Act, H.R. 6333/S. 4349 - Parents Over Platforms Act, and S. 1748 the Kids Online Safety Act; Providing information related to Apple product features and functionality; Issues related to patent proceedings and the International Trade Commission; Cybersecurity; S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Educate policymakers on competition issues, including the App Store Freedom Act (H.R. 3209/H.R.5313), the Parents Over Platforms Act (H.R.6333), the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S.4746), and the App Store Accountability Act (S.1586/H.R.3149). Monitor issues related to the workforce and labor.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $180,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Small Business
GOOD GOVERNMENT: White House Conference on Small Business Act, H.R. 6855: Support action by U.S. House to advance the legislation. DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026, H.R. 8871: Support the legislation. Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act, H.R. 8872: Support the legislation. Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act, H.R. 8883: Support the legislation. Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act, H.R. 8873: Support the legislation. Supporting Rural Communities, H. Res. 1182: Supported House passage of the resolution. WORKFORCE ISSUES: Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act, H.R. 8624 and S. 4463: Support the legislation. Faster Labor Contracts Act, H.R. 5408: Opposed House passage of the legislation. Flexibility for Workers Education Act, H.R. 2262: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act, H.R. 2270: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Working Families Flexibility Act, H.R. 2870: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Tipped Employee Protection Act, H.R. 2312: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. DOLs Proposal to Expand Investment Opportunities in 401(k) Plans (Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives): Expressed support for a proposed rulemaking to provide American workers, small business owners and their employees with access to the same diversified opportunities long available to large pension funds. Submitted Comments to Department of Labor (DOL) on Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: Expressed support for the proposed rule changes on independent contractors. President Trumps Executive Order on PROMOTING RETIREMENT-SAVINGS ACCESS FOR AMERICAN WORKERS BY ESTABLISHING TRUMPIRA.GOV: Expressed support for the initiative. ACCESS TO CAPITAL: INVEST Act, H.R. 3383: Support U.S. Senate passage of this Housed-passed bill. Submitted Comments to the Federal Reserve on Regulatory Capital Rule: Category I and II Banking Organizations, Banking Organizations with Significant Trading Activity, and Optional Adoption for Other Banking Organizations [R-1887]: SBE Council welcomed the re-proposal as a substantive improvement over the 2023 version and made slight recommendations. Submitted Comments to the Office of the Comptroller (OCC) on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees, and interim final order, Order Preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. SBE Council expressed support for these actions. TAX POLICY: Small Business Tax Cut Act, H.R. 8415: Support the legislation. Indexing Capital Gains Tax Liability to Inflation: Support legislative or administrative action to make this change. H. Res. 1156 which Expresses Support for Tax Policies that Support Working Families: Supported the House resolution. More Homes on the Market Act, H.R. 1340, S.3332: Support the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. BUSINESS STARTUP AND GROWTH: SAVE Local Businesses Act, H.R. 4366: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act (NO BOSS Act), H.R. 6431: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. Submitted Comments to Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice on Making Improvements to the Premerger Notification and Report Form: Urged the agencies to consider maintaining the current HSR form and system, as potential changes have not been substantiated with failures, problems or flaws. AI AND TECHNOLOGY Continue to voice restraint on excessive regulatory frameworks or actions that would undermine what is a critical new technology for small businesses. SECURE Data Act (Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act), H.R. 8413: Welcomed the introduction of comprehensive data privacy legislation. AI Education: Continue to brief congressional staff on the benefits of AI to small businesses and startups as conveyed through SBE Council research and surveys. American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA). S. 4746: Oppose the legislation. REGULATORY REFORM AND MODERNIZATION Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act (H.R. 1515): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. Information Quality Assurance Act (H.R. 6329): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 1897: Supported House passage of the bill. Prove It Act of 2025, H.R. 1163: Support House action and passage of the bill. 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, H.R. 6644: Supported House amendment to the Senate-passed bill and final bill that went into law. Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, H.R. 6398: Supported House passage of the legislation. Earnings Claims Rulemaking and Business Opportunity Rule: Continue to express concerns about these Biden-Era regulatory efforts that remain on the Federal Trade Commissions regulatory agenda Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), H.R. 4776: Supporting Senate action on House-passed bill. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R. 3898: Support Senate action on House-passed bill. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, H.R. 425: Support the legislation. GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OPERATIONS: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, H.R. 9500: Support the legislation. AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026, H.R. 9501: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act, H.R. 9498: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act. S. 3931: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act, H.R. 6506: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act, H.R. 6495: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. HEALTHCARE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE: HSAs For All Act, H.R. 7681: Support the legislation. Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, H.R. 6703: Support Senate action of House-passed bill. 340B Drug Program: Continue to voice concerns about this program to Congress (in terms of effects on high drug and health premium costs) and the need for reforms. Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act, S. 2658: Expressed concern about the legislation. Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act, S. 1954: Expressed concern about the legislation. Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act, S. 3014: Expressed concern about the legislation. Abolish the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Act, H.R. 8293: Support the legislation. TRADE AND GLOBAL MARKET ACCESS: Submitted coalition comments to U.S. Department of Commerce on Section 232 Investigation of Imports of Semiconductors and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment (91 FR 2443): Urged the Administration to refrain from imposing tariffs on semiconductors and downstream consumer and commercial technology products.
Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Computer Industry
S.4746 - American Innovation and Choice Online Act; H.R.3209 - App Store Freedom Act; S.1586/H.R.3149 - App Store Accountability Act; S.2153 - Open App Markets Act; Apple product features and functionality; Artificial intelligence.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to S. 4746 - American Innovation and Choice Online Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Computer Industry
Issues related to competition in mobile app ecosystems; S.4746, American Innovation and Choice Online Act; S.2153, Open App Markets Act; H.R.3209, App Store Freedom Act; H.R.8413, SECURE Data Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues related to competition in mobile app ecosystems; S.4746 American Innovation and Choice Online Act; S.2513 Open App Markets Act; H.R.3209 App Store Freedom Act; H.R.8413 SECURE Data Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbied in support of legislation to rein in big tech, including measures previously introduced as the Open App Markets Act and the reintroduced American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S. 4746). Lobbied in support of anti-monopoly policies involving tech, transportation, agriculture, dynamic pricing, oil price gouging, and labor markets. Supported lowering utility costs and anti-monopoly policies on technology and data centers.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to competition in technology issues; S. 130, Competition and Antitrust Law Reform Act; S. 4746, American Innovation and Choice Online Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Computer Industry
Issues related to competition in technology issues; S. 130, Competition and Antitrust Law Reform Act; S. 4746, American Innovation and Choice Online Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE