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Lobbying Spend

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Filings

262

Firms Hired

Active Period

2002–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	—	15	5
2025	—	22	5
2024	—	12	3
2023	—	14	4
2022	—	16	4
2021	—	12	3
2020	—	11	3
2019	—	14	4
2018	—	16	4
2017	—	12	3
2016	—	14	3
2015	—	22	5
2014	—	16	4
2013	—	15	4
2012	—	8	2
2011	—	11	3
2010	—	9	2
2009	—	6	2
2008	—	7	2
2007	—	2	1
2006	—	2	1
2005	—	2	1
2003	—	1	1
2002	—	3	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
FGS GLOBAL (US) LLC (FKA FGH HOLDINGS LLC)	—	68
CGCN GROUP, LLC	—	55
GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE	—	19
BALLARD PARTNERS	—	8
FEROX STRATEGIES	—	17
Polsinelli PC	—	29
BRIDGE STREET GROUP, LLC	—	16
BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A.	—	8
PODESTA GROUP, INC.	—	3
AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER FELD	—	16
MITCH ROSE STRATEGIC CONSULTING LLC	—	3
ERNST & YOUNG LLP (WASHINGTON COUNCIL ERNST & YOUNG)	—	14
PJM STRATEGIES LLC	—	6

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	216
SENATE	179
White House Office	19
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)	4
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)	3
Treasury, Dept of	3
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	2
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	2
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	1
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	1
Energy, Dept of	1
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)	1
Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)	1
Natl Security Council (NSC)	1
Office of the Vice President of the United States	1
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV	Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV	160
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	79
Copyright/Patent/Trademark	Copyright/Patent/Trademark	38
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	37
Advertising	Advertising	28
Travel/Tourism	Travel/Tourism	22
Arts/Entertainment	Arts/Entertainment	21
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	12
Telecommunications	Telecommunications	3
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	2
Beverage Industry	Beverage Industry	1
Postal	Postal	1
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	1
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice	Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice	1
Health Issues	Health Issues	1
Transportation	Transportation	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

S. 1418118th Congress

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CGCN GROUP, LLC

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Streaming and Pay TV Issues; Privacy; Content Production Issues; S. 1418: Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act; S. 836 Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0); Sports media issues; S.4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 - Title II (Media Rights).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 1418

S. 4668119th Congress

Protect College Sports Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CGCN GROUP, LLC

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Streaming and Pay TV Issues; Privacy; Content Production Issues; S. 1418: Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act; S. 836 Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0); Sports media issues; S.4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 - Title II (Media Rights).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S.4668

S. 836119th Congress

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CGCN GROUP, LLC

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Streaming and Pay TV Issues; Privacy; Content Production Issues; S. 1418: Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act; S. 836 Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0); Sports media issues; S.4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 - Title II (Media Rights).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 836

H.R. 10364119th Congress

American Copyright Protection Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

General copyright issues Copyright issues related to artificial intelligence Copyright issues related to streaming video Copyright licensing issues Copyright enforcement issues Copyright Office issues Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act (H.R.6028) American Copyright Protection Act (H.R. 10364)

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

Matched citations: H.R. 10364

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H.R. 10364119th Congress

American Copyright Protection Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Entertainment industry issues Intellectual property issues Content streaming and distribution issues Content protection issues Artificial intelligence issues Copyright Office issues Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act (H.R.6028) American Copyright Protection Act (H.R.10364) FCC licensing issues

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

Matched citations: H.R.10364

H.R. 6028119th Congress

Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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General copyright issues Copyright issues related to artificial intelligence Copyright issues related to streaming video Copyright licensing issues Copyright enforcement issues Copyright Office issues Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act (H.R.6028) American Copyright Protection Act (H.R. 10364)

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

Matched citations: H.R.6028

H.R. 6028119th Congress

Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Entertainment industry issues Intellectual property issues Content streaming and distribution issues Content protection issues Artificial intelligence issues Copyright Office issues Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act (H.R.6028) American Copyright Protection Act (H.R.10364) FCC licensing issues

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

Matched citations: H.R.6028

S. 1409118th Congress

Kids Online Safety Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CGCN GROUP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Streaming and Pay TV Issues; Privacy; Content Production Issues; S. 1409: Kids Online Safety Act; S. 1418: Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act; S. 836 Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0); Sports media issues.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 1409

S. 1418118th Congress

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CGCN GROUP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Streaming and Pay TV Issues; Privacy; Content Production Issues; S. 1409: Kids Online Safety Act; S. 1418: Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act; S. 836 Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0); Sports media issues.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 1418

S. 836119th Congress

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CGCN GROUP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Streaming and Pay TV Issues; Privacy; Content Production Issues; S. 1409: Kids Online Safety Act; S. 1418: Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act; S. 836 Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0); Sports media issues.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 836

H.R. 6028119th Congress

Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Entertainment industry issues Intellectual property issues Content streaming and distribution issues, including sports content Content protection issues Artificial intelligence issues Copyright Office issues Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act (H.R.6028) FCC licensing issues

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

Matched citations: H.R.6028

H.R. 6028119th Congress

Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

General copyright issues Copyright issues related to artificial intelligence Copyright issues related to streaming video Copyright licensing issues Copyright enforcement issues Copyright Office issues Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act (H.R.6028)

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

Matched citations: H.R.6028

H.R. 6028119th Congress

Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

General copyright issues Copyright issues related to artificial intelligence Copyright issues related to streaming video Copyright enforcement issues Copyright Office issues Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act (H.R.6028)

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

Matched citations: H.R.6028

H.R. 6028119th Congress

Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Entertainment industry issues Intellectual property issues Content streaming and distribution issues Content protection issues Artificial intelligence issues Copyright Office issues Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act (H.R.6028)

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

Matched citations: H.R.6028

H.R. 6028119th Congress

Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

General copyright issues Copyright issues related to artificial intelligence Copyright issues related to streaming video Copyright enforcement issues Copyright Office issues Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act (H.R.6028)

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

Matched citations: H.R.6028

H.R. 6028119th Congress

Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Entertainment industry issues Intellectual property issues Content streaming and distribution issues Content protection issues Artificial intelligence issues Copyright Office issues Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act (H.R.6028)

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

Matched citations: H.R.6028

H.R. 10550118th Congress

Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Entertainment industries issues NO FAKES Act (H.R.9551) Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act (H.R.10550)

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

Matched citations: H.R.10550

H.R. 9551118th Congress

NO FAKES Act of 2024

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Entertainment industries issues NO FAKES Act (H.R.9551) Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act (H.R.10550)

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

Matched citations: H.R.9551

H.R. 6943118th Congress

No AI FRAUD Act

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Entertainment industries issues NO AI Fraud Act (H.R.6943) NO FAKES Act (H.R.9551)

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

Matched citations: H.R.6943

H.R. 9551118th Congress

NO FAKES Act of 2024

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Entertainment industries issues NO AI Fraud Act (H.R.6943) NO FAKES Act (H.R.9551)

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

Matched citations: H.R.9551

H.R. 6943118th Congress

No AI FRAUD Act

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Entertainment industries issues No AI Fraud Act (H.R.6943)

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

Matched citations: H.R.6943

H.R. 6943118th Congress

No AI FRAUD Act

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Entertainment industries issues No AI Fraud Act (H.R.6943)

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

Matched citations: H.R.6943

H.R. 3935118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2023 · fourth_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Theme park security. Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935, issues related to theme park security).

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

Matched citations: H.R.3935

H.R. 3935118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Theme park security. Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935, issues related to theme park security).

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

Matched citations: H.R.3935

H.R. 3935118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2023 · second_quarter · Firm: GOODLATTE GROUP, LLC F.K.A. ROBERT GOODLATTE

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Theme park security. Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935, issues related to theme park security).

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

Matched citations: H.R.3935

Source: Senate LDA

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