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Lobbying Spend
$5.4M
Filings
64
Firms Hired
2
Active Period
2016–2026
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
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SAILDRONE INC.
Educate Members of Congress on autonomous maritime vehicles and advocate for the use of innovative, advanced technology for ocean data collection, bathymetry and maritime domain awareness, including the following bills: H.R. 7776 (FY23 National Defense Authorization Act) and H.R. 8236/S.4663 (the FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations bills).
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 7776
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023
2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SAILDRONE INC.
Educate Members of Congress on autonomous maritime vehicles and advocate for the use of innovative, advanced technology for ocean data collection, bathymetry and maritime domain awareness, including the following bills: H.R. 7776 (FY23 National Defense Authorization Act) and H.R. 8236/S.4663 (the FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations bills).
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 8236
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023
2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SAILDRONE INC.
Educate Members of Congress on autonomous maritime vehicles and advocate for the use of innovative, advanced technology for ocean data collection, bathymetry and maritime domain awareness, including: H.R. 8236/S. 4686 (the FY23 Department of Interior appropriations bill); H.R. 8256/S.4664 (the FY23 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill); P.L. 117-58 (the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act); and P.L. 117-169 (the Inflation Reduction Act).
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 8236
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SAILDRONE INC.
Educate Members of Congress on autonomous maritime vehicles and advocate for the use of innovative, advanced technology for ocean data collection, bathymetry and maritime domain awareness, including: H.R. 8236/S. 4686 (the FY23 Department of Interior appropriations bill); H.R. 8256/S.4664 (the FY23 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill); P.L. 117-58 (the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act); and P.L. 117-169 (the Inflation Reduction Act).
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 8256
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023
2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SAILDRONE INC.
Educate Members of Congress on autonomous maritime vehicles and advocate for the use of innovative, advanced technology for ocean data collection, bathymetry and maritime domain awareness, including the following bills: H.R. 7776 (FY23 National Defense Authorization Act) and H.R. 8236/S.4663 (the FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations bills).
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S.4663
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SAILDRONE INC.
Educate Members of Congress on autonomous maritime vehicles and advocate for the use of innovative, advanced technology for ocean data collection, bathymetry and maritime domain awareness, including: H.R. 8236/S. 4686 (the FY23 Department of Interior appropriations bill); H.R. 8256/S.4664 (the FY23 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill); P.L. 117-58 (the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act); and P.L. 117-169 (the Inflation Reduction Act).
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S.4664
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SAILDRONE INC.
Educate Members of Congress on autonomous maritime vehicles and advocate for the use of innovative, advanced technology for ocean data collection, bathymetry and maritime domain awareness, including: H.R. 8236/S. 4686 (the FY23 Department of Interior appropriations bill); H.R. 8256/S.4664 (the FY23 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill); P.L. 117-58 (the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act); and P.L. 117-169 (the Inflation Reduction Act).
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S. 4686
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC
H.R. 2617 (P.L. 117-328), the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, as it relates to unmanned maritime vessels.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: H.R. 2617
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC
H.R. 2617 (P.L. 117-328), the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, as it relates to unmanned maritime vessels.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: H.R. 2617
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC
H.R. 2617 (P.L. 117-328), the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, as it relates to unmanned maritime vessels.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: H.R. 2617
Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021
2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC
H.R.7669 / S.____ Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title I, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7667 / S.____ Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Titles I & III, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7617 / S.____ Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title __, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R.7617
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021
2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC
H.R.7669 / S.____ Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title I, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7667 / S.____ Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Titles I & III, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7617 / S.____ Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title __, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R.7667
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2021
2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC
H.R.7669 / S.____ Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title I, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7667 / S.____ Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Titles I & III, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7617 / S.____ Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title __, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R.7669
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC
H.R.7856 / S.3905 Intelligence Authorization Act, 2021 - Title I, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R.7856
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC
H.R.7856 / S.3905 Intelligence Authorization Act, 2021 - Title I, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S.3905
Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC
H.R.7669 / S.____ Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title I, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7667 / S.____ Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Titles I & III, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7617 / S.____ Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title __, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R.7617
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC
H.R.7669 / S.____ Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title I, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7667 / S.____ Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Titles I & III, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7617 / S.____ Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title __, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R.7667
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2021
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC
H.R.7669 / S.____ Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title I, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7667 / S.____ Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Titles I & III, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7617 / S.____ Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title __, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R.7669
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC
H.R.7856 / S.3905 Intelligence Authorization Act, 2021 - Title I, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R.7856
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC
H.R.7856 / S.3905 Intelligence Authorization Act, 2021 - Title I, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S.3905
Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC
H.R. ____ / S.____ Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title I, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7667 / S.____ Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Titles I &III, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7617 / S.____ Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title __, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R.7617
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC
H.R. ____ / S.____ Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title I, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7667 / S.____ Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Titles I &III, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.7617 / S.____ Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title __, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R.7667
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC
H.R. ____ / S.3905 Intelligence Authorization Act, 2021 - Title I, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S.3905
Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019
2020 · first_quarter · Firm: INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC
H.R. ____ / S.____ Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title I, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R. ____ / S.____ Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Titles I &III, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, 2021 - Title __, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.2157, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019, Title II, all provisions related to unmanned surface vehicles.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R.2157
Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019
2019 · fourth_quarter · Firm: INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC
H.R.3055 / S.2584, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2020, Title I, all provisions relating to unmanned surface vehicles. H.R.2157, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019, Title II, all provisions relating to ocean data collection.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R.2157
Source: Senate LDA