ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC AND LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITIES

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Lobbying Spend

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Filings

108

Firms Hired

Active Period

2000–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	—	3	1
2025	—	4	1
2024	—	6	1
2023	—	4	1
2022	—	6	1
2021	—	4	1
2020	—	4	1
2019	—	4	1
2018	—	4	1
2017	—	4	1
2016	—	4	1
2015	—	4	1
2014	—	4	1
2013	—	5	1
2012	—	4	1
2011	—	4	1
2010	—	5	2
2009	—	9	2
2008	—	9	2
2007	—	4	2
2006	—	3	2
2005	—	1	1
2004	—	1	1
2003	—	4	2
2002	—	2	1
2001	—	1	1
2000	—	1	1

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC.	—	66
LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC	—	23
RICHARD L. COLLINS & COMPANY, INC.	—	19

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	105
SENATE	105
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	66
State, Dept of (DOS)	17
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)	17
Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)	3
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	2
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	89
Agriculture	Agriculture	83
Foreign Relations	Foreign Relations	19
Education	Education	4
Health Issues	Health Issues	2

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 7567119th Congress

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S.5526, The Agricultural Act of 2026, Issues pertaining to research, education and Extension. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, Issues pertaining to research, education and Extension.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 7567

H.R. 8646119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 8646, FY 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8646

S. 5526119th Congress

Agricultural Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S.5526, The Agricultural Act of 2026, Issues pertaining to research, education and Extension. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, Issues pertaining to research, education and Extension.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S.5526

H.R. 7567119th Congress

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, Issues pertaining to research, Extension, education. The Agricultural Act of 2026, Reauthorization of the Farm Bill, Issues pertaining to research, education and Extension. Issues pertaining to research, education, Extension, and research infrastructure.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 7567

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H.R. 8646119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 8646, FY 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8646

H.R. 7567119th Congress

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, Issues pertaining to research, Extension, education. Reauthorization of the Farm Bill, Issues pertaining to research, education and Extension.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 7567

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Issues pertaining to SNAP Education and Research Facilities Act implementation. H.R.4121, S.2256, FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R.1

H.R. 4121119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Issues pertaining to SNAP Education and Research Facilities Act implementation. H.R.4121, S.2256, FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R.4121

S. 2256119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Issues pertaining to SNAP Education and Research Facilities Act implementation. H.R.4121, S.2256, FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S.2256

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Issues pertaining to SNAP Education and agriculture research infrastructure. FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R.1

H.R. 1968119th Congress

Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 1968, FY 2025 Full Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs. FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs. H.R. 9027, S. 4690, FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1968

H.R. 9027119th Congress

Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 1968, FY 2025 Full Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs. FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs. H.R. 9027, S. 4690, FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 9027

S. 4690119th Congress

Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2026

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 1968, FY 2025 Full Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs. FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs. H.R. 9027, S. 4690, FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S. 4690

H.R. 8467118th Congress

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, Issues pertaining to research, education and extension, and research infrastructure. Reauthorization of the Farm Bill [Senate], Issues pertaining to research, education and extension, and research infrastructure.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8467

H.R. 9027118th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 9027, S. 4690, FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 9027

S. 4690118th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 9027, S. 4690, FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S. 4690

H.R. 8467118th Congress

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, Issues pertaining to research, education and Extension, and research infrastructure. S. 5335 Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, Issues pertaining to research, education and Extension, and research infrastructure. Issues pertaining to FY 2026 NIFA budget request.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8467

H.R. 9027118th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 9027, S. 4690, FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs. FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 9027

S. 4690118th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 9027, S. 4690, FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs. FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S. 4690

S. 5335118th Congress

Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, Issues pertaining to research, education and Extension, and research infrastructure. S. 5335 Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, Issues pertaining to research, education and Extension, and research infrastructure. Issues pertaining to FY 2026 NIFA budget request.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S. 5335

H.R. 8467118th Congress

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, Issues pertaining to research, education and extension, and research infrastructure. Reauthorization of the Farm Bill [Senate], Issues pertaining to research, education and extension, and research infrastructure.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8467

H.R. 9027118th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 9027, S. 4690, FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 9027

S. 4690118th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 9027, S. 4690, FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S. 4690

H.R. 8467118th Congress

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, Issues pertaining to research, education and Extension, and research infrastructure. Reauthorization of the Farm Bill [Senate], Issues pertaining to research, education and extension, and research infrastructure.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8467

H.R. 9027118th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 9027, S. 4690, FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA research, extension, research infrastructure, and related programs.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 9027

Source: Senate LDA

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