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Lobbying Spend
$23.0M
Filings
204
Firms Hired
4
Active Period
1999–2026
Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings
Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available
Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings
Most frequently reported lobbying issues
Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: H.R. 7567
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Discussions involving H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: H.R. 8800
Monitored H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act Monitored discussions regarding H.R. 928, the Railway Safety Act of 2025 Monitored discussions regarding the Jones Act
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: H.R. 8870
Railway Safety Act of 2025
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act Monitored discussions regarding H.R. 928, the Railway Safety Act of 2025 Monitored discussions regarding the Jones Act
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: H.R. 928
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Discussions involving H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: S. 2296
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
Advocated for rollback of implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and other proposed tariffs; Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocated for changes to Hours-of-Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674). Discussed improvements to Hours-of-Service Rules. Discussed Process Safety Management concerns with officials. Discussed Transit Buses with the Federal Transit Administration. Participated in Surface Transportation Boards Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee. Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Expressed concern and sought information on Rail Safety Provisions in any possible reauthorization bill. Discussed the Jones Act and its impact on the shipment of Propane. Discussed potential changes to the liquids pipeline regulatory regime.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 3684
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
Seeking Renewal/extension of tax credit provisions related to alternative fuel and alternative fuel infrastructure within the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R.5376)/ (Public Law 117-169); H.R. 2448 - Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2023.; H.R. 1347, the American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street (AIMM) Act, reform of IRC Section 163(j).
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R.5376
Railway Safety Act of 2023
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
Advocated for rollback of implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and other proposed tariffs; Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocated for changes to Hours-of-Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674). Discussed improvements to Hours-of-Service Rules. Discussed Process Safety Management concerns with officials. Discussed Transit Buses with the Federal Transit Administration. Participated in Surface Transportation Boards Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee. Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Expressed concern and sought information on Rail Safety Provisions in any possible reauthorization bill. Discussed the Jones Act and its impact on the shipment of Propane. Discussed potential changes to the liquids pipeline regulatory regime.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 1674
Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2023
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
Seeking Renewal/extension of tax credit provisions related to alternative fuel and alternative fuel infrastructure within the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R.5376)/ (Public Law 117-169); H.R. 2448 - Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2023.; H.R. 1347, the American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street (AIMM) Act, reform of IRC Section 163(j).
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 2448
Farm Bill - incentivizing the storage of propane at agricultural facilities (H.R. 1302).
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 1302
Seeking Renewal/extension of tax credit provisions related to alternative fuel and alternative fuel infrastructure within the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R.5376)/ (Public Law 117-169); H.R. 2448 - Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2023.; H.R. 1347, the American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street (AIMM) Act, reform of IRC Section 163(j).
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 1347
Railway Safety Act of 2023
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
Advocated for rollback of implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and other proposed tariffs; Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocated for changes to Hours-of-Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674). Discussed improvements to Hours-of-Service Rules. Discussed Process Safety Management concerns with officials. Discussed Transit Buses with the Federal Transit Administration. Participated in Surface Transportation Boards Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee. Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Expressed concern and sought information on Rail Safety Provisions in any possible reauthorization bill. Discussed the Jones Act and its impact on the shipment of Propane. Discussed potential changes to the liquids pipeline regulatory regime.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 576
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: H.R. 7567
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Discussions involving H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: H.R. 8800
Monitored H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: H.R. 8870
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Discussions involving H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: S. 2296
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
Advocated for rollback of implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and other proposed tariffs; Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocating for changes to Hours-of-Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674). Discussed concerns about Process Safety Management with officials. Discussed Transit Buses with the Federal Transit Administration. Participated in Surface Transportation Boards Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee. Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Expressing concern and seeking information on Rail Safety Provisions in any possible reauthorization bill.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 3684
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
Seeking Renewal/extension of tax credit provisions related to alternative fuel and alternative fuel infrastructure within the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R.5376)/ (Public Law 117-169); H.R. 2448 - Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2023.; H.R. 1347, the American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street (AIMM) Act, reform of IRC Section 163(j).
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R.5376
Railway Safety Act of 2023
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
Advocated for rollback of implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and other proposed tariffs; Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocating for changes to Hours-of-Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674). Discussed concerns about Process Safety Management with officials. Discussed Transit Buses with the Federal Transit Administration. Participated in Surface Transportation Boards Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee. Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Expressing concern and seeking information on Rail Safety Provisions in any possible reauthorization bill.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 1674
Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2023
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
Seeking Renewal/extension of tax credit provisions related to alternative fuel and alternative fuel infrastructure within the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R.5376)/ (Public Law 117-169); H.R. 2448 - Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2023.; H.R. 1347, the American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street (AIMM) Act, reform of IRC Section 163(j).
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 2448
Farm Bill - incentivizing the storage of propane at agricultural facilities (H.R. 1302).
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 1302
Seeking Renewal/extension of tax credit provisions related to alternative fuel and alternative fuel infrastructure within the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R.5376)/ (Public Law 117-169); H.R. 2448 - Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2023.; H.R. 1347, the American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street (AIMM) Act, reform of IRC Section 163(j).
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 1347
Railway Safety Act of 2023
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
Advocated for rollback of implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and other proposed tariffs; Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocating for changes to Hours-of-Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674). Discussed concerns about Process Safety Management with officials. Discussed Transit Buses with the Federal Transit Administration. Participated in Surface Transportation Boards Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee. Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Expressing concern and seeking information on Rail Safety Provisions in any possible reauthorization bill.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 576
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 Monitored H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Monitored discussions involving promotion of the use of propane
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: H.R. 7567
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: S. 2296
Source: Senate LDA