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Lobbying Spend

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Filings

Firms Hired

Active Period

2017–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	—	3	1
2025	—	4	1
2024	—	4	1
2023	—	4	1
2022	—	4	1
2021	—	4	1
2020	—	4	1
2019	—	4	1
2018	—	4	1
2017	—	5	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)	—	40

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	39
SENATE	39
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	25
Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)	9
Office of the Vice President of the United States	4
Vice President of the U.S.	2

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	40
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	40
Clean Air and Water (quality)	Clean Air and Water (quality)	6
Economics/Economic Development	Economics/Economic Development	5
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	4
Transportation	Transportation	3

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 4754119th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; implementation of FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.4754/S.2431) and H.R.6938, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (P.L.119-74); FY27 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9171).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.4754

H.R. 6938119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; implementation of FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.4754/S.2431) and H.R.6938, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (P.L.119-74); FY27 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9171).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.6938

H.R. 9171119th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; implementation of FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.4754/S.2431) and H.R.6938, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (P.L.119-74); FY27 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9171).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.9171

S. 2431119th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; implementation of FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.4754/S.2431) and H.R.6938, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (P.L.119-74); FY27 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9171).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S.2431

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H.R. 4754119th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; implementation of FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.4754/S.2431); H.R.6938, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (P.L.119-74); FY27 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9171).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.4754

H.R. 6938119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; implementation of FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.4754/S.2431); H.R.6938, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (P.L.119-74); FY27 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9171).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.6938

H.R. 9171119th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; implementation of FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.4754/S.2431); H.R.6938, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (P.L.119-74); FY27 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9171).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.9171

S. 2431119th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; implementation of FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.4754/S.2431); H.R.6938, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (P.L.119-74); FY27 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9171).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S.2431

H.R. 4754119th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.4754/S.2431); H.R.6938, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (P.L.119-74); FY27 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.4754

H.R. 6938119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.4754/S.2431); H.R.6938, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (P.L.119-74); FY27 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.6938

S. 2431119th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.4754/S.2431); H.R.6938, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (P.L.119-74); FY27 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S.2431

H.R. 4754119th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.4754/S.2431).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.4754

S. 2431119th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.4754/S.2431).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S.2431

H.R. 4754119th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.4754/S.2431).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.4754

S. 2431119th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.4754/S.2431).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S.2431

H.R. 3684117th Congress

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Wastewater, stormwater and drinking water related matters. Clean Water Act related matters. Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) authorization. Infrastructure issues related to lead service line replacement; implementation of H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L.117-58); implementation of H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169). Cybersecurity issues.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.3684

H.R. 5376117th Congress

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Wastewater, stormwater and drinking water related matters. Clean Water Act related matters. Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) authorization. Infrastructure issues related to lead service line replacement; implementation of H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L.117-58); implementation of H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169). Cybersecurity issues.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.5376

H.R. 8998118th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; FY25 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, H.R.8998/S.4802.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.8998

S. 4802118th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; FY25 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, H.R.8998/S.4802.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S.4802

H.R. 3684117th Congress

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Wastewater, stormwater and drinking water related matters. Clean Water Act related matters. Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) authorization. Infrastructure issues related to lead service line replacement; implementation of H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L.117-58); implementation of H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169). Cybersecurity issues.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.3684

H.R. 5376117th Congress

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Wastewater, stormwater and drinking water related matters. Clean Water Act related matters. Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) authorization. Infrastructure issues related to lead service line replacement; implementation of H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L.117-58); implementation of H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169). Cybersecurity issues.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.5376

H.R. 8998118th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; FY25 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, H.R.8998/S.4802.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.8998

S. 4802118th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Water-related infrastructure funding; FY25 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, H.R.8998/S.4802.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S.4802

H.R. 3684117th Congress

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Wastewater, stormwater and drinking water related matters. Clean Water Act related matters. Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) authorization. Infrastructure issues related to lead service line replacement; implementation of H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L.117-58); implementation of H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169). Cybersecurity issues.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.3684

H.R. 5376117th Congress

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Wastewater, stormwater and drinking water related matters. Clean Water Act related matters. Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) authorization. Infrastructure issues related to lead service line replacement; implementation of H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L.117-58); implementation of H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169). Cybersecurity issues.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.5376

Source: Senate LDA

CITIZENS ENERGY GROUP — Lobbying Disclosure | Poliscope