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Lobbying Spend

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Filings

104

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

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	—	5	1
2019	—	3	1
2018	—	4	1
2017	—	4	1
2016	—	5	1
2015	—	4	1
2014	—	4	1
2013	—	4	1
2012	—	4	1
2011	—	4	1
2010	—	4	1
2009	—	4	1
2008	—	4	1
2007	—	4	2
2006	—	3	2
2005	—	3	2
2004	—	4	1
2003	—	1	1
2002	—	4	2
2001	—	5	2
2000	—	2	1
1999	—	2	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
SIGNAL GROUP CONSULTING, LLC	—	57
ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC	—	28
K&L GATES LLP	—	13
PETRIZZO GROUP	—	6

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
SENATE	97
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	96
Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)	62
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	59
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	59
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	56
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)	53
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	20
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	14
State, Dept of (DOS)	13
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)	11
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	9
Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)	8
Federal Maritime Commission	7
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)	5
Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS)	2
Treasury, Dept of	2
Army, Dept of (Other)	1
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	1
U.S. Customs & Border Protection	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Aviation/Airlines/Airports	Aviation/Airlines/Airports	93
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	92
Transportation	Transportation	87
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	81
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	77
Clean Air and Water (quality)	Clean Air and Water (quality)	74
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	36
Fuel/Gas/Oil	Fuel/Gas/Oil	24
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	20
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)	Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)	20
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	17
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	16
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	8
Railroads	Railroads	7
Government Issues	Government Issues	7
Economics/Economic Development	Economics/Economic Development	4
Trucking/Shipping	Trucking/Shipping	2

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 3363119th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on United States-bound circumvented cargo through Canada or Mexico and entering the United States.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Freight Mobility and Supply Chain issues. Issues related to De Minimis policy. Issues related to domestic shipbuilding. Issues related to Section 301 investigations of shipbuilding practices of other nations. Issues related to maritime cargo diversion. FY2026 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (P.L. 119-75). H.R. 3363.

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

Matched citations: H.R. 3363

H.R. 3363119th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on United States-bound circumvented cargo through Canada or Mexico and entering the United States.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to De Minimis policy. Issues related to domestic shipbuilding. Issues related to Section 301 investigations of shipbuilding practices of other nations. Issues related to maritime cargo diversion. H.R. 3363.

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

Matched citations: H.R. 3363

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).

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

Matched citations: H.R. 4275

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility and Supply Chains. Port Congestion. Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). FY2026 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (P.L. 119-75). Implementation of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to port security. Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).

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

Matched citations: H.R. 4275

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H.R. 5371119th Congress

Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Implementation of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Implementation of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2025 (P.L.119-4). FY2026 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (P.L. 119-75. FY 2026 Energy and Water Appropriations legislation (P.L. 119-74). H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.Issues related to FY27 Appropriations.

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

Matched citations: H.R.5371

H.R. 9170119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Aviation Security issues. Issues related to aircraft noise. Federal grant opportunities. ATC reform. FY2026 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (P.L. 119-75). Issues related to airport master plan requirements. Issues related to FY2027 THUD Appropriations (H.R.9170). Issues related to airport equipment funding.

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

Matched citations: H.R.9170

H.R. 9497119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Implementation of provisions related to harbor maintenance and dredging in multiple Water Resource Development Acts (P.L. 113-121, P.L.116-260, P.L. 117-263). Issues related to maritime emissions and permitting. Issues related to the Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169).Issues related to the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R.9497).

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

Matched citations: H.R.9497

S. 524119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility and Supply Chains. Port Congestion. Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). FY2026 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (P.L. 119-75). Implementation of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to port security. Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).

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

Matched citations: S.524

S. 524119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).

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

Matched citations: S.524

H.R. 3363119th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on United States-bound circumvented cargo through Canada or Mexico and entering the United States.

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to De Minimis policy. Issues related to domestic shipbuilding. Issues related to Section 301 investigations of shipbuilding practices of other nations. Issues related to maritime cargo diversion. H.R. 3363.

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

Matched citations: H.R. 3363

H.R. 3363119th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on United States-bound circumvented cargo through Canada or Mexico and entering the United States.

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Freight Mobility and Supply Chain issues. Issues related to De Minimis policy. Issues related to domestic shipbuilding. Issues related to Section 301 investigations of shipbuilding practices of other nations. Issues related to maritime cargo diversion. FY2026 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (P.L. 119-75). H.R. 3363.

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

Matched citations: H.R. 3363

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).

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

Matched citations: H.R. 4275

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility and Supply Chains. Port Congestion. Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). FY2026 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (P.L. 119-75). Implementation of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to port security. Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).

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

Matched citations: H.R. 4275

H.R. 4552119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Aviation Security issues. Issues related to aircraft noise. Federal grant opportunities. ATC reform. FY2026 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (H.R. 4552 and S. 2465). Issues related to airport master plan requirements.

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

Matched citations: H.R. 4552

H.R. 5371119th Congress

Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Implementation of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Implementation of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2025 (P.L.119-4). FY2026 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (P.L. 119-75. FY 2026 Energy and Water Appropriations legislation (P.L. 119-74). H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.Issues related to FY27 Appropriations.

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

Matched citations: H.R.5371

H.R. 9497119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Implementation of provisions related to harbor maintenance and dredging in multiple Water Resource Development Acts (P.L. 113-121, P.L.116-260, P.L. 117-263). Issues related to maritime emissions and permitting. Issues related to the Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169).Issues related to the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R.9497).

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

Matched citations: H.R.9497

S. 2465119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Aviation Security issues. Issues related to aircraft noise. Federal grant opportunities. ATC reform. FY2026 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (H.R. 4552 and S. 2465). Issues related to airport master plan requirements.

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

Matched citations: S. 2465

S. 524119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility and Supply Chains. Port Congestion. Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). FY2026 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (P.L. 119-75). Implementation of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to port security. Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).

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

Matched citations: S.524

S. 524119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).

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

Matched citations: S.524

H.R. 3363119th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on United States-bound circumvented cargo through Canada or Mexico and entering the United States.

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Freight Mobility and Supply Chain issues. Issues related to De Minimis policy. Issues related to domestic shipbuilding. Issues related to Section 301 investigations of shipbuilding practices of other nations. Issues related to maritime cargo diversion. FY2026 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (H.R. 4552 and S. 2465). H.R. 3363.

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

Matched citations: H.R. 3363

H.R. 3363119th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on United States-bound circumvented cargo through Canada or Mexico and entering the United States.

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to De Minimis policy. Issues related to domestic shipbuilding. Issues related to Section 301 investigations of shipbuilding practices of other nations. Issues related to maritime cargo diversion. H.R. 3363.

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

Matched citations: H.R. 3363

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).

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

Matched citations: H.R. 4275

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility and Supply Chains. Port Congestion. Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). FY2026 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (H.R. 4552 and S. 2465). Implementation of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to port security. Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).

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

Matched citations: H.R. 4275

H.R. 4552119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility and Supply Chains. Port Congestion. Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). FY2026 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (H.R. 4552 and S. 2465). Implementation of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to port security. Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).

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

Matched citations: H.R. 4552

H.R. 4552119th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Freight Mobility and Supply Chain issues. Issues related to De Minimis policy. Issues related to domestic shipbuilding. Issues related to Section 301 investigations of shipbuilding practices of other nations. Issues related to maritime cargo diversion. FY2026 Transportation Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (H.R. 4552 and S. 2465). H.R. 3363.

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

Matched citations: H.R. 4552

Source: Senate LDA

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