Lobbying Spend
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Filings
75
Firms Hired
2
Active Period
2000–2026
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
Protect America's Workforce Act
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied in support of federal employee collective bargaining rights, including H.R. 2550 and provisions concerning DoD civilian employees in H.R. 8800, the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Lobbied in support of S. 3168 / H.R. 7137, Shutdown Fairness Act; payment of excepted federal employees during government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of collective bargaining rights and workforce protections for Transportation Security Administration officers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: H.R. 2550
Protect America's Workforce Act
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied in support of the surface transportation reauthorization bill, H.R. 8870, BUILD America 250 Act; specifically for provisions on FRA inspector staffing and regional staffing levels, compensation, and preservation of rail crash sites and evidence. Lobbied for the introduction and passage of S. 5450, a bill to adjust the General Schedule classification and compensation for FRA railroad safety inspectors and specialists. Lobbied in support of federal employee collective bargaining rights, including H.R. 2550 and provisions concerning DoD civilian employees in H.R. 8800, the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Lobbied in support of S. 3168 / H.R. 7137, Shutdown Fairness Act; payment of excepted federal employees during government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of collective bargaining rights and workforce protections for Transportation Security Administration officers. Lobbied in support of veterans benefits legislation, including concurrent military retirement and disability compensation under the Major Richard Star Act. Lobbied in opposition to federal personnel policy concerning relocation of EIM officials from New York City to Washington, DC.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: H.R. 2550
Shutdown Fairness Act
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied in support of federal employee collective bargaining rights, including H.R. 2550 and provisions concerning DoD civilian employees in H.R. 8800, the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Lobbied in support of S. 3168 / H.R. 7137, Shutdown Fairness Act; payment of excepted federal employees during government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of collective bargaining rights and workforce protections for Transportation Security Administration officers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: H.R. 7137
Shutdown Fairness Act
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied in support of the surface transportation reauthorization bill, H.R. 8870, BUILD America 250 Act; specifically for provisions on FRA inspector staffing and regional staffing levels, compensation, and preservation of rail crash sites and evidence. Lobbied for the introduction and passage of S. 5450, a bill to adjust the General Schedule classification and compensation for FRA railroad safety inspectors and specialists. Lobbied in support of federal employee collective bargaining rights, including H.R. 2550 and provisions concerning DoD civilian employees in H.R. 8800, the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Lobbied in support of S. 3168 / H.R. 7137, Shutdown Fairness Act; payment of excepted federal employees during government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of collective bargaining rights and workforce protections for Transportation Security Administration officers. Lobbied in support of veterans benefits legislation, including concurrent military retirement and disability compensation under the Major Richard Star Act. Lobbied in opposition to federal personnel policy concerning relocation of EIM officials from New York City to Washington, DC.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: H.R. 7137
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied in support of federal employee collective bargaining rights, including H.R. 2550 and provisions concerning DoD civilian employees in H.R. 8800, the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Lobbied in support of S. 3168 / H.R. 7137, Shutdown Fairness Act; payment of excepted federal employees during government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of collective bargaining rights and workforce protections for Transportation Security Administration officers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: H.R. 8800
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied in support of the surface transportation reauthorization bill, H.R. 8870, BUILD America 250 Act; specifically for provisions on FRA inspector staffing and regional staffing levels, compensation, and preservation of rail crash sites and evidence. Lobbied for the introduction and passage of S. 5450, a bill to adjust the General Schedule classification and compensation for FRA railroad safety inspectors and specialists. Lobbied in support of federal employee collective bargaining rights, including H.R. 2550 and provisions concerning DoD civilian employees in H.R. 8800, the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Lobbied in support of S. 3168 / H.R. 7137, Shutdown Fairness Act; payment of excepted federal employees during government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of collective bargaining rights and workforce protections for Transportation Security Administration officers. Lobbied in support of veterans benefits legislation, including concurrent military retirement and disability compensation under the Major Richard Star Act. Lobbied in opposition to federal personnel policy concerning relocation of EIM officials from New York City to Washington, DC.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: H.R. 8800
BUILD America 250 Act
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied in support of the surface transportation reauthorization bill, H.R. 8870, BUILD America 250 Act; specifically for provisions on FRA inspector staffing and regional staffing levels, compensation, and preservation of rail crash sites and evidence. Lobbied for the introduction and passage of S. 5450, a bill to adjust the General Schedule classification and compensation for FRA railroad safety inspectors and specialists. Lobbied in support of federal employee collective bargaining rights, including H.R. 2550 and provisions concerning DoD civilian employees in H.R. 8800, the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Lobbied in support of S. 3168 / H.R. 7137, Shutdown Fairness Act; payment of excepted federal employees during government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of collective bargaining rights and workforce protections for Transportation Security Administration officers. Lobbied in support of veterans benefits legislation, including concurrent military retirement and disability compensation under the Major Richard Star Act. Lobbied in opposition to federal personnel policy concerning relocation of EIM officials from New York City to Washington, DC.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: H.R. 8870
BUILD America 250 Act
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied in support of the surface transportation reauthorization bill, H.R. 8870, BUILD America 250 Act; specifically for provisions on FRA inspector staffing and regional staffing levels, compensation, and preservation of rail crash sites and evidence. Lobbied for the introduction and passage of S. 5450, a bill to adjust the General Schedule classification and compensation for FRA railroad safety inspectors and specialists.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: H.R. 8870
Shutdown Fairness Act
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied in support of federal employee collective bargaining rights, including H.R. 2550 and provisions concerning DoD civilian employees in H.R. 8800, the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Lobbied in support of S. 3168 / H.R. 7137, Shutdown Fairness Act; payment of excepted federal employees during government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of collective bargaining rights and workforce protections for Transportation Security Administration officers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: S. 3168
Shutdown Fairness Act
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied in support of the surface transportation reauthorization bill, H.R. 8870, BUILD America 250 Act; specifically for provisions on FRA inspector staffing and regional staffing levels, compensation, and preservation of rail crash sites and evidence. Lobbied for the introduction and passage of S. 5450, a bill to adjust the General Schedule classification and compensation for FRA railroad safety inspectors and specialists. Lobbied in support of federal employee collective bargaining rights, including H.R. 2550 and provisions concerning DoD civilian employees in H.R. 8800, the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Lobbied in support of S. 3168 / H.R. 7137, Shutdown Fairness Act; payment of excepted federal employees during government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of collective bargaining rights and workforce protections for Transportation Security Administration officers. Lobbied in support of veterans benefits legislation, including concurrent military retirement and disability compensation under the Major Richard Star Act. Lobbied in opposition to federal personnel policy concerning relocation of EIM officials from New York City to Washington, DC.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: S. 3168
A bill to adjust the rail safety inspections General Schedule classification, and for other purposes.
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied in support of the surface transportation reauthorization bill, H.R. 8870, BUILD America 250 Act; specifically for provisions on FRA inspector staffing and regional staffing levels, compensation, and preservation of rail crash sites and evidence. Lobbied for the introduction and passage of S. 5450, a bill to adjust the General Schedule classification and compensation for FRA railroad safety inspectors and specialists. Lobbied in support of federal employee collective bargaining rights, including H.R. 2550 and provisions concerning DoD civilian employees in H.R. 8800, the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Lobbied in support of S. 3168 / H.R. 7137, Shutdown Fairness Act; payment of excepted federal employees during government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of collective bargaining rights and workforce protections for Transportation Security Administration officers. Lobbied in support of veterans benefits legislation, including concurrent military retirement and disability compensation under the Major Richard Star Act. Lobbied in opposition to federal personnel policy concerning relocation of EIM officials from New York City to Washington, DC.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: S. 5450
A bill to adjust the rail safety inspections General Schedule classification, and for other purposes.
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied in support of the surface transportation reauthorization bill, H.R. 8870, BUILD America 250 Act; specifically for provisions on FRA inspector staffing and regional staffing levels, compensation, and preservation of rail crash sites and evidence. Lobbied for the introduction and passage of S. 5450, a bill to adjust the General Schedule classification and compensation for FRA railroad safety inspectors and specialists.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: S. 5450
Protect America's Workforce Act
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied to increase the number of and compensation for federal railroad inspectors at the Federal Railroad Administration. Lobbied in support of HR 2550, a bill aimed at restoring collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Lobbied in support of restoring collective bargaining rights of DoD workers in the FY26 NDAA. Lobbied in support of S. 3168/HR 7137, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to ensure excepted federal employees get paid in future government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of rolling back the DHS order that revoked collective bargaining rights for TSA officers. Lobbied in opposition to HR 9237, Take Care of America's Veterans Act and in support of Major Richard Star Act as stand alone. Lobbied in opposition to relocation of EIM officials from NYC to DC.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: HR 2550
Shutdown Fairness Act
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied to increase the number of and compensation for federal railroad inspectors at the Federal Railroad Administration. Lobbied in support of HR 2550, a bill aimed at restoring collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Lobbied in support of restoring collective bargaining rights of DoD workers in the FY26 NDAA. Lobbied in support of S. 3168/HR 7137, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to ensure excepted federal employees get paid in future government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of rolling back the DHS order that revoked collective bargaining rights for TSA officers. Lobbied in opposition to HR 9237, Take Care of America's Veterans Act and in support of Major Richard Star Act as stand alone. Lobbied in opposition to relocation of EIM officials from NYC to DC.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: HR 7137
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied to increase the number of and compensation for federal railroad inspectors at the Federal Railroad Administration. Lobbied in support of HR 2550, a bill aimed at restoring collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Lobbied in support of restoring collective bargaining rights of DoD workers in the FY26 NDAA. Lobbied in support of S. 3168/HR 7137, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to ensure excepted federal employees get paid in future government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of rolling back the DHS order that revoked collective bargaining rights for TSA officers. Lobbied in opposition to HR 9237, Take Care of America's Veterans Act and in support of Major Richard Star Act as stand alone. Lobbied in opposition to relocation of EIM officials from NYC to DC.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: HR 9237
Shutdown Fairness Act
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied to increase the number of and compensation for federal railroad inspectors at the Federal Railroad Administration. Lobbied in support of HR 2550, a bill aimed at restoring collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Lobbied in support of restoring collective bargaining rights of DoD workers in the FY26 NDAA. Lobbied in support of S. 3168/HR 7137, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to ensure excepted federal employees get paid in future government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of rolling back the DHS order that revoked collective bargaining rights for TSA officers. Lobbied in opposition to HR 9237, Take Care of America's Veterans Act and in support of Major Richard Star Act as stand alone. Lobbied in opposition to relocation of EIM officials from NYC to DC.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: S. 3168
Protect America's Workforce Act
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied to increase the number of and compensation for federal railroad inspectors at the Federal Railroad Administration. Lobbied in support of HR 2550, a bill aimed at restoring collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Lobbied in support of restoring collective bargaining rights of DoD workers in the FY26 NDAA. Lobbied in support of S. 3168/HR 7137, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to ensure excepted federal employees get paid in future government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of rolling back the DHS order that revoked collective bargaining rights for TSA officers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: HR 2550
Shutdown Fairness Act
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied to increase the number of and compensation for federal railroad inspectors at the Federal Railroad Administration. Lobbied in support of HR 2550, a bill aimed at restoring collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Lobbied in support of restoring collective bargaining rights of DoD workers in the FY26 NDAA. Lobbied in support of S. 3168/HR 7137, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to ensure excepted federal employees get paid in future government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of rolling back the DHS order that revoked collective bargaining rights for TSA officers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: HR 7137
Shutdown Fairness Act
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied to increase the number of and compensation for federal railroad inspectors at the Federal Railroad Administration. Lobbied in support of HR 2550, a bill aimed at restoring collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Lobbied in support of restoring collective bargaining rights of DoD workers in the FY26 NDAA. Lobbied in support of S. 3168/HR 7137, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to ensure excepted federal employees get paid in future government shutdowns. Lobbied in support of rolling back the DHS order that revoked collective bargaining rights for TSA officers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: S. 3168
Protect America's Workforce Act
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied to increase the number of and compensation of federal railroad inspectors at the Federal Railroad Administration. Lobbied in support of HR 2550, a bill aimed at restoring collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Lobbied in support of restoring collective bargaining rights of DoD workers in the FY26 NDAA. Lobbied in support of S 2806 to ensure excepted federal employees get paid in future shutdowns. Lobbied in support of rolling back the executive order that revoked collective bargaining rights for TSA officers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: HR 2550
Eliminate Shutdowns Act
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied to increase the number of and compensation of federal railroad inspectors at the Federal Railroad Administration. Lobbied in support of HR 2550, a bill aimed at restoring collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Lobbied in support of restoring collective bargaining rights of DoD workers in the FY26 NDAA. Lobbied in support of S 2806 to ensure excepted federal employees get paid in future shutdowns. Lobbied in support of rolling back the executive order that revoked collective bargaining rights for TSA officers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: S 2806
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
2025 · third_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied to increase the number of and compensation of federal railroad inspectors at the Federal Railroad Administration. Lobbied in opposition to provisions to cut fed worker pay and benefits, restrict official time. (HR 1, OBBBA) Lobbied in support of HR 2550, a bill aimed at restoring collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Lobbied in support of rolling back the executive order that revoked collective bargaining rights for TSA officers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: HR 1
Protect America's Workforce Act
2025 · third_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied to increase the number of and compensation of federal railroad inspectors at the Federal Railroad Administration. Lobbied in opposition to provisions to cut fed worker pay and benefits, restrict official time. (HR 1, OBBBA) Lobbied in support of HR 2550, a bill aimed at restoring collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Lobbied in support of rolling back the executive order that revoked collective bargaining rights for TSA officers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: HR 2550
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
2025 · second_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied for the reintroduction of the VA Correct Compensation Act, which would allow for certain healthcare providers at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to grieve errors in their compensation. Lobbied to increase the number of and compensation of federal railroad inspectors at the Federal Railroad Administration. Lobbied for the reintroduction of the Law Enforcement Equity Act, which seeks to provide all federal law enforcement with enhanced retirement benefits. Lobbied in opposition to provision to cut fed worker pay and benefits, restrict official time. (HR 1, OBBBA)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000
Matched citations: HR 1
Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act
2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC
Lobbied in support of HR 6538, the VA Correct Compensation Act, which would allow for certain healthcare providers at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to grieve errors in their compensation. Lobbied in opposition to HR 8371, the Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. Lobbied to increase the number of and compensation of federal railroad inspectors at the Federal Railroad Administration. Lobbied in support of nominations to the U.S. Federal Labor Relations Authority. Lobbied in opposition to a provision in the FY25 CJS appropriations bill that would undermine the use of official time, federal office space and dues deductions for federal employee unions. Lobbied in support of HR 1322, the Law Enforcement Equity Act, which seeks to provide all federal law enforcement with enhanced retirement benefits.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: HR 1322
Source: Senate LDA