SAULT STE MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

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Lobbying Spend

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Filings

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	—	5	1
2023	—	4	1
2022	—	4	1
2021	—	4	1
2020	—	8	2
2019	—	1	1
2015	—	3	1
2014	—	5	1
2011	—	1	1
2009	—	7	2
2008	—	9	2
2007	—	6	2
2006	—	2	2
2005	—	4	2
2004	—	5	3
2003	—	4	2
2002	—	1	1
2001	—	1	1
2000	—	2	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP	—	48
CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC	—	12
DLA PIPER LLP (US)	—	4
RYAN MACKINNON VASAPOLI AND BERZOK, LLP	—	8
NATIVE LAW GROUP	—	3
THE LOEFFLER GROUP	—	3
OGR	—	1
PATTERSON REAL BIRD & RASMUSSEN LLP	—	4

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	64
SENATE	59
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	3
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	2
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	2
Indian Health Service	2
Small Business Administration (SBA)	2
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	2
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)	1
Interior, Dept of (DOI)	1
Justice, Dept of (DOJ)	1
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	1
White House Office	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Indian/Native American Affairs	Indian/Native American Affairs	71
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	28
Gaming/Gambling/Casino	Gaming/Gambling/Casino	9
Disaster Planning/Emergencies	Disaster Planning/Emergencies	6
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	2
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice	Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice	1
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	1
Economics/Economic Development	Economics/Economic Development	1
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties	Civil Rights/Civil Liberties	1
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	1
Government Issues	Government Issues	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 3633119th Congress

Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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Treatment of Tribal 8(a) Businesses Tribal Education Programs Clean Water Act regulations Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and impact on tribal economies, H.R. 3633 Tribal Social services programs

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

Matched citations: H.R. 3633

H.R. 9171119th Congress

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

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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FY 2027 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations, H.R. 9171

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

Matched citations: H.R. 9171

H.R. 3633119th Congress

Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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Treatment of Tribal 8(a) Businesses Tribal Education Programs Clean Water Act regulations Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and impact on tribal economies, H.R. 3633 Tribal Social services programs

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

Matched citations: H.R. 3633

H.R. 9171119th Congress

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

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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FY 2027 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations, H.R. 9171

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

Matched citations: H.R. 9171

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H.R. 4754119th Congress

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

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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FY 2026 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations, Hr. 4754, S. 2431

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

Matched citations: Hr. 4754

S. 2431119th Congress

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

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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FY 2026 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations, Hr. 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: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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FY 2026 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations, Hr. 4754, S. 2431

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

Matched citations: Hr. 4754

S. 2431119th Congress

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

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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FY 2026 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations, Hr. 4754, S. 2431

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

Matched citations: S. 2431

H.R. 8998118th Congress

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

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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FY 2025 Appropriations, THUD, Interior and Related Agencies, H.R. 8998, S. 4802, H.R. 9028, S. 4796

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

Matched citations: H.R. 8998

H.R. 9028118th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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FY 2025 Appropriations, THUD, Interior and Related Agencies, H.R. 8998, S. 4802, H.R. 9028, S. 4796

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

Matched citations: H.R. 9028

S. 4796118th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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FY 2025 Appropriations, THUD, Interior and Related Agencies, H.R. 8998, S. 4802, H.R. 9028, S. 4796

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

Matched citations: S. 4796

S. 4802118th Congress

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

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY 2025 Appropriations, THUD, Interior and Related Agencies, H.R. 8998, S. 4802, H.R. 9028, S. 4796

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

Matched citations: S. 4802

H.R. 5195117th Congress

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2021

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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Native American Housing Self-Determination Act reauthorization, S.2264, H.R. 5195 Tribal energy issues, including amendments to the Federal Power Act Impact of Castro-Huerta Decision on Tribal law enforcement Advanced Appropriations for Indian Health Service ReConnect Grant Program

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

Matched citations: H.R. 5195

H.R. 8262117th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY 2023 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (IHS, BIA, EPA), H.R. 8262, S. 4686

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

Matched citations: H.R. 8262

S. 2264117th Congress

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2021

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Native American Housing Self-Determination Act reauthorization, S.2264, H.R. 5195 Tribal energy issues, including amendments to the Federal Power Act Impact of Castro-Huerta Decision on Tribal law enforcement Advanced Appropriations for Indian Health Service ReConnect Grant Program

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

Matched citations: S.2264

S. 4686117th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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FY 2023 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (IHS, BIA, EPA), H.R. 8262, S. 4686

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

Matched citations: S. 4686

H.R. 5195117th Congress

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2021

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Native American Housing Self-Determination Act reauthorization, S.2264, H.R. 5195 Tribal energy issues, including amendments to the Federal Power Act Impact of Castro-Huerta Decision on Tribal law enforcement

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

Matched citations: H.R. 5195

H.R. 8262117th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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FY 2023 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (IHS, BIA, EPA), H.R. 8262, S. 4686

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

Matched citations: H.R. 8262

S. 2264117th Congress

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2021

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Native American Housing Self-Determination Act reauthorization, S.2264, H.R. 5195 Tribal energy issues, including amendments to the Federal Power Act Impact of Castro-Huerta Decision on Tribal law enforcement

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

Matched citations: S.2264

S. 4686117th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY 2023 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (IHS, BIA, EPA), H.R. 8262, S. 4686

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

Matched citations: S. 4686

H.R. 5195117th Congress

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2021

2022 · second_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Native American Housing Self-Determination Act reauthorization, S.2264, H.R. 5195 Tribal energy issues, including amendments to the Federal Power Act

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

Matched citations: H.R. 5195

H.R. 8262117th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

2022 · second_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY 2023 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (IHS, BIA, EPA), H.R. 8262

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

Matched citations: H.R. 8262

S. 2264117th Congress

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2021

2022 · second_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Native American Housing Self-Determination Act reauthorization, S.2264, H.R. 5195 Tribal energy issues, including amendments to the Federal Power Act

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

Matched citations: S.2264

H.R. 5195117th Congress

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2021

2022 · first_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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Tribal priorities in the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill Native American Housing Self-Determination Act reauthorization, S.2264, H.R. 5195 Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization, Tribal Jurisdiction

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

Matched citations: H.R. 5195

S. 2264117th Congress

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2021

2022 · first_quarter · Firm: SONOSKY, CHAMBERS, SACHSE, ENDRESON & PERRY, LLP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Tribal priorities in the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill Native American Housing Self-Determination Act reauthorization, S.2264, H.R. 5195 Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization, Tribal Jurisdiction

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

Matched citations: S.2264

Source: Senate LDA

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