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Lobbying Spend

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Filings

273

Firms Hired

Active Period

2002–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	—	6	2
2025	—	8	2
2024	—	8	2
2023	—	10	2
2022	—	12	3
2021	—	17	4
2020	—	15	5
2019	—	20	5
2018	—	22	5
2017	—	12	3
2016	—	11	3
2015	—	18	4
2014	—	15	5
2013	—	22	5
2012	—	17	4
2011	—	18	5
2010	—	12	3
2009	—	5	2
2008	—	8	2
2007	—	7	3
2006	—	3	2
2005	—	1	1
2004	—	2	1
2003	—	2	1
2002	—	2	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
HURT, NORTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.	—	60
VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)	—	35
CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC	—	25
THE PMA GROUP	—	16
FEDERAL INITIATIVES, LLC	—	26
WEXLER \| WALKER, A UNIT OF HILL+KNOWLTON STRATEGIES, LLC	—	15
SB STRATEGIC CONSULTING, INC.	—	12
VENABLE LLP	—	5
CONTINENTAL CONSULTING GROUP CORPORATION	—	27
MEEKS, BUTERA & ISRAEL PLLC	—	10
PRINCIPLED STRATEGIES, LLC	—	4
FLAGSHIP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, INC.	—	3
PORTER GROUP LLC	—	13
EMANUEL & ASSOCIATES, INC. (FKA ADAM EMANUEL)	—	22

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
SENATE	215
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	187
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	71
Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)	17
Energy, Dept of	16
Army, Dept of (Other)	11
Natl Guard	11
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	9
Office of the Vice President of the United States	9
Air Force, Dept of	8
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)	3
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)	3
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	3
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	2
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	2
Justice, Dept of (DOJ)	2
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)	2
Navy, Dept of	1
U.S. Customs & Border Protection	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Defense	Defense	202
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	49
Aerospace	Aerospace	39
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	38
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	22
Science/Technology	Science/Technology	16
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice	Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice	15
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	13
Economics/Economic Development	Economics/Economic Development	5
Intelligence	Intelligence	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC

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Air Force aviation and intelligence programs Army aviation programs (fixed wing, unmanned, and rotary wing) Army networks and intelligence programs Navy communications and unmanned aircraft programs International aircraft sales FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations, H.R. 9495 FY27 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8800, S. 4784

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

H.R. 9495119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC

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Air Force aviation and intelligence programs Army aviation programs (fixed wing, unmanned, and rotary wing) Army networks and intelligence programs Navy communications and unmanned aircraft programs International aircraft sales FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations, H.R. 9495 FY27 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8800, S. 4784

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 9495

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC

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Air Force aviation and intelligence programs Army aviation programs (fixed wing, unmanned, and rotary wing) Army networks and intelligence programs Navy communications and unmanned aircraft programs International aircraft sales FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations, H.R. 9495 FY27 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8800, S. 4784

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 4784

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY27 Budget and Appropriations Process - FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784), FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495), FY27 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.9310); issues related to DOD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), procurement, operations, maintenance, aircraft programs, maritime capabilities, air defense programs, degraded visibility programs, electronic warfare programs, and aerospace programs.

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

Matched citations: H.R.8800

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H.R. 9310119th Congress

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY27 Budget and Appropriations Process - FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784), FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495), FY27 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.9310); issues related to DOD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), procurement, operations, maintenance, aircraft programs, maritime capabilities, air defense programs, degraded visibility programs, electronic warfare programs, and aerospace programs.

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

Matched citations: H.R.9310

H.R. 9495119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

FY27 Budget and Appropriations Process - FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784), FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495), FY27 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.9310); issues related to DOD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), procurement, operations, maintenance, aircraft programs, maritime capabilities, air defense programs, degraded visibility programs, electronic warfare programs, and aerospace programs.

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

Matched citations: H.R.9495

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

FY27 Budget and Appropriations Process - FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784), FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495), FY27 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.9310); issues related to DOD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), procurement, operations, maintenance, aircraft programs, maritime capabilities, air defense programs, degraded visibility programs, electronic warfare programs, and aerospace programs.

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

Matched citations: S.4784

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

FY27 Budget and Appropriations Process - FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784), FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495), FY27 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.9310); issues related to DOD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), procurement, operations, maintenance, aircraft programs, maritime capabilities, air defense programs, degraded visibility programs, electronic warfare programs, and aerospace programs.

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

Matched citations: H.R.8800

H.R. 9310119th Congress

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

FY27 Budget and Appropriations Process - FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784), FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495), FY27 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.9310); issues related to DOD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), procurement, operations, maintenance, aircraft programs, maritime capabilities, air defense programs, degraded visibility programs, electronic warfare programs, and aerospace programs.

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

Matched citations: H.R.9310

H.R. 9495119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY27 Budget and Appropriations Process - FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784), FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495), FY27 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.9310); issues related to DOD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), procurement, operations, maintenance, aircraft programs, maritime capabilities, air defense programs, degraded visibility programs, electronic warfare programs, and aerospace programs.

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

Matched citations: H.R.9495

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

FY27 Budget and Appropriations Process - FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784), FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495), FY27 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.9310); issues related to DOD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), procurement, operations, maintenance, aircraft programs, maritime capabilities, air defense programs, degraded visibility programs, electronic warfare programs, and aerospace programs.

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

Matched citations: S.4784

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Air Force aviation and intelligence programs Army aviation programs (fixed wing, unmanned, and rotary wing) Army networks and intelligence programs Navy communications and unmanned aircraft programs FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations, H.R. 9495 FY27 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8800, S. 4784

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

H.R. 9495119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Air Force aviation and intelligence programs Army aviation programs (fixed wing, unmanned, and rotary wing) Army networks and intelligence programs Navy communications and unmanned aircraft programs FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations, H.R. 9495 FY27 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8800, S. 4784

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 9495

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Air Force aviation and intelligence programs Army aviation programs (fixed wing, unmanned, and rotary wing) Army networks and intelligence programs Navy communications and unmanned aircraft programs FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations, H.R. 9495 FY27 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8800, S. 4784

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 4784

H.R. 3838119th Congress

Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC

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Air Force aviation and intelligence programs Army aviation programs (fixed wing, unmanned, and rotary wing) Army networks and intelligence programs Navy communications and unmanned aircraft programs FY26 Department of Defense Appropriations, H.R. 4016, S. 2572 FY26 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 3838, S. 2296 P.L.119-60 FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations (no bill number) FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (no bill number)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 3838

H.R. 4016119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC

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Air Force aviation and intelligence programs Army aviation programs (fixed wing, unmanned, and rotary wing) Army networks and intelligence programs Navy communications and unmanned aircraft programs FY26 Department of Defense Appropriations, H.R. 4016, S. 2572 FY26 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 3838, S. 2296 P.L.119-60 FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations (no bill number) FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (no bill number)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 4016

S. 2296119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC

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Air Force aviation and intelligence programs Army aviation programs (fixed wing, unmanned, and rotary wing) Army networks and intelligence programs Navy communications and unmanned aircraft programs FY26 Department of Defense Appropriations, H.R. 4016, S. 2572 FY26 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 3838, S. 2296 P.L.119-60 FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations (no bill number) FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (no bill number)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 2296

S. 2572119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC

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Air Force aviation and intelligence programs Army aviation programs (fixed wing, unmanned, and rotary wing) Army networks and intelligence programs Navy communications and unmanned aircraft programs FY26 Department of Defense Appropriations, H.R. 4016, S. 2572 FY26 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 3838, S. 2296 P.L.119-60 FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations (no bill number) FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (no bill number)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 2572

H.R. 4016119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY26 and FY27 Budget and Appropriations Process - FY26 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.4016/S.2572), H.R.7148, Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (P.L.119-75), FY26 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.4213), FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (no bill number), FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations (no bill number), FY27 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations (no bill number); issues related to DOD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), procurement, operations, maintenance, aircraft programs, Border Patrol aircraft, degraded visibility programs, electronic warfare programs, and aerospace programs.

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

Matched citations: H.R.4016

H.R. 4213119th Congress

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY26 and FY27 Budget and Appropriations Process - FY26 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.4016/S.2572), H.R.7148, Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (P.L.119-75), FY26 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.4213), FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (no bill number), FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations (no bill number), FY27 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations (no bill number); issues related to DOD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), procurement, operations, maintenance, aircraft programs, Border Patrol aircraft, degraded visibility programs, electronic warfare programs, and aerospace programs.

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

Matched citations: H.R.4213

H.R. 7148119th Congress

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY26 and FY27 Budget and Appropriations Process - FY26 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.4016/S.2572), H.R.7148, Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (P.L.119-75), FY26 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.4213), FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (no bill number), FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations (no bill number), FY27 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations (no bill number); issues related to DOD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), procurement, operations, maintenance, aircraft programs, Border Patrol aircraft, degraded visibility programs, electronic warfare programs, and aerospace programs.

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

Matched citations: H.R.7148

S. 2572119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

FY26 and FY27 Budget and Appropriations Process - FY26 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.4016/S.2572), H.R.7148, Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes (P.L.119-75), FY26 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.4213), FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (no bill number), FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations (no bill number), FY27 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations (no bill number); issues related to DOD Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), procurement, operations, maintenance, aircraft programs, Border Patrol aircraft, degraded visibility programs, electronic warfare programs, and aerospace programs.

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

Matched citations: S.2572

H.R. 3838119th Congress

Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Air Force aviation and intelligence programs Army aviation programs (fixed wing, unmanned, and rotary wing) Army networks and intelligence programs Navy communications and unmanned aircraft programs FY26 Department of Defense Appropriations, H.R. 4016, S. 2572 FY26 Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 3838, S. 2296 P.L.119-60

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 3838

H.R. 4016119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Air Force aviation and intelligence programs Army aviation programs (fixed wing, unmanned, and rotary wing) Army networks and intelligence programs Navy communications and unmanned aircraft programs FY26 Department of Defense Appropriations, H.R. 4016, S. 2572 FY26 Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 3838, S. 2296 P.L.119-60

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 4016

S. 2296119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Air Force aviation and intelligence programs Army aviation programs (fixed wing, unmanned, and rotary wing) Army networks and intelligence programs Navy communications and unmanned aircraft programs FY26 Department of Defense Appropriations, H.R. 4016, S. 2572 FY26 Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 3838, S. 2296 P.L.119-60

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 2296

Source: Senate LDA

Sierra Nevada Corporation — Lobbying Disclosure | Poliscope