Lobbying Spend
—
Filings
39
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
2017–2026
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
Saving the Civil Service Act
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby in support of Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R. 492, S.134; Lobby in support of the Prevent Government Shutdown Act of 2026 S. 4632; H.R 5870; raised concerns with OPM delays in retiree processing; Support yet introduced bill that eliminates the Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty for FEHB annuitants, immediately stops accrual of penalties for those currently paying them upon re-enrollment, establishes Medicare Part B as the primary payer, and simplifies coordination of benefits. Raised concerns with Rulemaking on Non-Disclosure Agreements for Federal Employees
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: H.R. 492
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby in support of Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R. 492, S.134; Lobby in support of the Prevent Government Shutdown Act of 2026 S. 4632; H.R 5870; raised concerns with OPM delays in retiree processing; Support yet introduced bill that eliminates the Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty for FEHB annuitants, immediately stops accrual of penalties for those currently paying them upon re-enrollment, establishes Medicare Part B as the primary payer, and simplifies coordination of benefits. Raised concerns with Rulemaking on Non-Disclosure Agreements for Federal Employees
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: H.R 5870
Saving the Civil Service Act
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby in support of Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R. 492, S.134; Lobby in support of the Prevent Government Shutdown Act of 2026 S. 4632; H.R 5870; raised concerns with OPM delays in retiree processing; Support yet introduced bill that eliminates the Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty for FEHB annuitants, immediately stops accrual of penalties for those currently paying them upon re-enrollment, establishes Medicare Part B as the primary payer, and simplifies coordination of benefits. Raised concerns with Rulemaking on Non-Disclosure Agreements for Federal Employees
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: S.134
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby in support of Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R. 492, S.134; Lobby in support of the Prevent Government Shutdown Act of 2026 S. 4632; H.R 5870; raised concerns with OPM delays in retiree processing; Support yet introduced bill that eliminates the Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty for FEHB annuitants, immediately stops accrual of penalties for those currently paying them upon re-enrollment, establishes Medicare Part B as the primary payer, and simplifies coordination of benefits. Raised concerns with Rulemaking on Non-Disclosure Agreements for Federal Employees
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000
Matched citations: S. 4632
Saving the Civil Service Act
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby in support of Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R. 492, S.134; Lobby in support of the Prevent Government Shutdown Act of 2026 S. 4632; H.R 5870; raised concerns with OPM delays in retiree processing; Support yet introduced bill that eliminates the Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty for FEHB annuitants, immediately stops accrual of penalties for those currently paying them upon re-enrollment, establishes Medicare Part B as the primary payer, and simplifies coordination of benefits. Raised concerns with Rulemaking on Non-Disclosure Agreements for Federal Employees
Client expense: — · Firm income: $13,500
Matched citations: H.R. 492
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby in support of Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R. 492, S.134; Lobby in support of the Prevent Government Shutdown Act of 2026 S. 4632; H.R 5870; raised concerns with OPM delays in retiree processing; Support yet introduced bill that eliminates the Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty for FEHB annuitants, immediately stops accrual of penalties for those currently paying them upon re-enrollment, establishes Medicare Part B as the primary payer, and simplifies coordination of benefits. Raised concerns with Rulemaking on Non-Disclosure Agreements for Federal Employees
Client expense: — · Firm income: $13,500
Matched citations: H.R 5870
Saving the Civil Service Act
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby in support of Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R. 492, S.134; Lobby in support of the Prevent Government Shutdown Act of 2026 S. 4632; H.R 5870; raised concerns with OPM delays in retiree processing; Support yet introduced bill that eliminates the Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty for FEHB annuitants, immediately stops accrual of penalties for those currently paying them upon re-enrollment, establishes Medicare Part B as the primary payer, and simplifies coordination of benefits. Raised concerns with Rulemaking on Non-Disclosure Agreements for Federal Employees
Client expense: — · Firm income: $13,500
Matched citations: S.134
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby in support of Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R. 492, S.134; Lobby in support of the Prevent Government Shutdown Act of 2026 S. 4632; H.R 5870; raised concerns with OPM delays in retiree processing; Support yet introduced bill that eliminates the Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty for FEHB annuitants, immediately stops accrual of penalties for those currently paying them upon re-enrollment, establishes Medicare Part B as the primary payer, and simplifies coordination of benefits. Raised concerns with Rulemaking on Non-Disclosure Agreements for Federal Employees
Client expense: — · Firm income: $13,500
Matched citations: S. 4632
Saving the Civil Service Act
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby in support of Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R. 492.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $13,500
Matched citations: H.R. 492
Saving the Civil Service Act
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby in support of Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R. 492.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,600
Matched citations: H.R. 492
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby to urge the government to reopen. Lobby in support of Federal Pay issues in the Financial Services and General Government FY 26 Approriations H.R. 5166, (No senate bill number yet).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,600
Matched citations: H.R. 5166
Saving the Civil Service Act
2025 · third_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby in support of Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R. 492.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,600
Matched citations: H.R. 492
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026
2025 · third_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby to urge the government not shut down. Lobby in support of Federal Pay issues in the Financial Services and General Government FY 26 Approriations H.R. 5166, (No senate bill number yet).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,600
Matched citations: H.R. 5166
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
2025 · second_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby against cuts to Federal Benefits in House and Senate Budget Resolutions H.Con.Res 14 and S. Con.Res. 7. and HR 1 including High-3 to High-5, and ending the FERS annuity supplement increased fees for appeals to the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) and incentive payments to employees to shift their status to at-will, employment provision to add a 5% payroll tax - on top of the existing 4.4% tax - towards federal retirement without any added benefit and provisions to charge a 10% administrative fee for voluntary payroll deductions toward employee organization dues.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,600
Matched citations: H.Con.Res 14
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
2025 · second_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby against cuts to Federal Benefits in House and Senate Budget Resolutions H.Con.Res 14 and S. Con.Res. 7. and HR 1 including High-3 to High-5, and ending the FERS annuity supplement increased fees for appeals to the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) and incentive payments to employees to shift their status to at-will, employment provision to add a 5% payroll tax - on top of the existing 4.4% tax - towards federal retirement without any added benefit and provisions to charge a 10% administrative fee for voluntary payroll deductions toward employee organization dues.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,600
Matched citations: HR 1
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
2025 · second_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby against cuts to Federal Benefits in House and Senate Budget Resolutions H.Con.Res 14 and S. Con.Res. 7. and HR 1 including High-3 to High-5, and ending the FERS annuity supplement increased fees for appeals to the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) and incentive payments to employees to shift their status to at-will, employment provision to add a 5% payroll tax - on top of the existing 4.4% tax - towards federal retirement without any added benefit and provisions to charge a 10% administrative fee for voluntary payroll deductions toward employee organization dues.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,600
Matched citations: S. Con.Res. 7
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
2025 · first_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby against cuts to Federal Benefits in House and Senate Budget Resolutions H.Con.Res 14 and S. Con.Res. 7.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,600
Matched citations: H.Con.Res 14
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
2025 · first_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobby against cuts to Federal Benefits in House and Senate Budget Resolutions H.Con.Res 14 and S. Con.Res. 7.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,600
Matched citations: S. Con.Res. 7
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
WEP/GPO repeal and reform, Social Security Fairness Act H.R. 82, S.597 and H.R. 82 Discharge Petition.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,000
Matched citations: H.R. 82
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Pay Raise for Federal Employees in the House and Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bills H.R. 8773; S4928
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,000
Matched citations: H.R. 8773
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Pay Raise for Federal Employees in the House and Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bills H.R. 8773; S4928
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,000
Matched citations: S4928
Social Security Fairness Act
2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
WEP/GPO repeal and reform, Social Security Fairness Act H.R. 82, S.597 and H.R. 82 Discharge Petition.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,000
Matched citations: S.597
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
2024 · third_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
WEP/GPO repeal and reform, Social Security Fairness Act H.R. 82, S.597 and H.R. 82 Discharge Petition.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,000
Matched citations: H.R. 82
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
2024 · third_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Pay Raise for Federal Employees in the House and Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bills H.R. 8773 and Continuing Resolution for FY 2025 H.R. 9747
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,000
Matched citations: H.R. 8773
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
2024 · third_quarter · Firm: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC
Pay Raise for Federal Employees in the House and Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bills H.R. 8773 and Continuing Resolution for FY 2025 H.R. 9747
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,000
Matched citations: H.R. 9747
Source: Senate LDA