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Lobbying Spend
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Filings
64
Firms Hired
2
Active Period
2013–2026
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
The Heroes Act
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Federal assistance to support the efforts of local education agencies (LEAs) to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), procure PPE, provide continued food assistance, and facilitate distance learning throughout school closures in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-123), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127), the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (P.L. 116-136), and the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800). Tax relief and refundable credits to public sector employers to cover emergency leave requirements mandated by enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127). The law reimburses private sector and non-profit employers through refundable tax credits on payroll taxes, but it contains the limitations on governmental employers in Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4). Urging Congress to revisit the issue and advocate for parity through the immediate amendment or removal of Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4) that limit the reimbursement of emergency leave for government employers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $5,310
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Federal assistance to support the efforts of local education agencies (LEAs) to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), procure PPE, provide continued food assistance, and facilitate distance learning throughout school closures in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-123), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127), the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (P.L. 116-136), and the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800). Tax relief and refundable credits to public sector employers to cover emergency leave requirements mandated by enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127). The law reimburses private sector and non-profit employers through refundable tax credits on payroll taxes, but it contains the limitations on governmental employers in Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4). Urging Congress to revisit the issue and advocate for parity through the immediate amendment or removal of Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4) that limit the reimbursement of emergency leave for government employers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $5,310
Matched citations: H.R 6800
Source: Senate LDA