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Lobbying Spend

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Filings

Firms Hired

Active Period

2007–2026

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	—	8	2
2021	—	9	2
2020	—	9	2
2019	—	8	2
2018	—	4	1
2017	—	5	1
2016	—	4	1
2015	—	4	2
2014	—	4	1
2013	—	4	1
2012	—	4	1
2011	—	5	1
2010	—	4	1
2009	—	4	1
2008	—	4	1
2007	—	2	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
INVARIANT LLC	—	24
MCAPITOL MANAGEMENT	—	32
ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.	—	25
WHITMER & WORRALL, LLC	—	16

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	87
SENATE	81
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	11
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	10
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	10
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	10
Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)	9
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	8
White House Office	4
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	3
Energy, Dept of	2
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)	2
General Services Administration (GSA)	1
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	65
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)	Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)	43
Health Issues	Health Issues	33
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	24
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	23
Transportation	Transportation	18
Agriculture	Agriculture	13
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	9
Immigration	Immigration	6
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	6
Chemicals/Chemical Industry	Chemicals/Chemical Industry	5
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	4
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	2
Pharmacy	Pharmacy	1
Manufacturing	Manufacturing	1
Disaster Planning/Emergencies	Disaster Planning/Emergencies	1
Clean Air and Water (quality)	Clean Air and Water (quality)	1
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 9022119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: INVARIANT LLC

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Monitor and discuss implementation of P.L. 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and P.L. 117-167, Chips and Science Act. Discuss energy, environment, and water efficiency initiatives, including in H.R.9022, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2027.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.9022

H.R. 9022119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: INVARIANT LLC

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Monitor and discuss implementation of P.L. 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and P.L. 117-167, Chips and Science Act. Discuss energy, environment, and water efficiency initiatives, including in H.R.9022, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2027.

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

Matched citations: H.R.9022

H.R. 3684117th Congress

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

2021 · fourth_quarter · Firm: INVARIANT LLC

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Educate policymakers on clean water infrastructure; monitor infrastructure proposals, including H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Build Back Better Act.

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

Matched citations: H.R.3684

H.R. 3684117th Congress

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

2021 · third_quarter · Firm: INVARIANT LLC

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Educate policymakers on clean water infrastructure; monitor infrastructure proposals, including H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Build Back Better Act.

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

Matched citations: H.R.3684

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H.R. 6457116th Congress

Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act

2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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Issues that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID-19 to foster public health and enable re-opening of businesses S.3574 - Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act S. 3576/H.R.6457 - Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act H.R.6472 - COVID-19 Price Gouging Prevention Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R.6457

H.R. 6472116th Congress

COVID–19 Price Gouging Prevention Act

2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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Issues that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID-19 to foster public health and enable re-opening of businesses S.3574 - Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act S. 3576/H.R.6457 - Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act H.R.6472 - COVID-19 Price Gouging Prevention Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R.6472

H.R. 6800116th Congress

The Heroes Act

2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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The CARES Act (Public Law No: 116-136) Issues that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID-19 to foster public health and enable re-opening of businesses H.R. 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) S.4231 - Preparing for the Next Pandemic Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 6800

S. 3574116th Congress

Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act

2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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Issues that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID-19 to foster public health and enable re-opening of businesses S.3574 - Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act S. 3576/H.R.6457 - Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act H.R.6472 - COVID-19 Price Gouging Prevention Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S.3574

S. 3576116th Congress

Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act

2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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Issues that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID-19 to foster public health and enable re-opening of businesses S.3574 - Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act S. 3576/H.R.6457 - Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act H.R.6472 - COVID-19 Price Gouging Prevention Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 3576

S. 4231116th Congress

Preparing for the Next Pandemic Act

2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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The CARES Act (Public Law No: 116-136) Issues that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID-19 to foster public health and enable re-opening of businesses H.R. 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) S.4231 - Preparing for the Next Pandemic Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S.4231

S. 4317116th Congress

SAFE TO WORK Act

2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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Issues that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID-19 to foster public health and enable re-opening of businesses S.4317 - SAFE TO WORK Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S.4317

H.R. 6457116th Congress

Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act

2020 · third_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID-19 to foster public health and enable re-opening of businesses S.3574 - Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act S. 3576/H.R.6457 - Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act H.R.6472 - COVID-19 Price Gouging Prevention Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R.6457

H.R. 6472116th Congress

COVID–19 Price Gouging Prevention Act

2020 · third_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID-19 to foster public health and enable re-opening of businesses S.3574 - Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act S. 3576/H.R.6457 - Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act H.R.6472 - COVID-19 Price Gouging Prevention Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R.6472

H.R. 6800116th Congress

The Heroes Act

2020 · third_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

The CARES Act (Public Law No: 116-136) Issues that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID-19 to foster public health and enable re-opening of businesses H.R. 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) S.4231 - Preparing for the Next Pandemic Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 6800

S. 3574116th Congress

Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act

2020 · third_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID-19 to foster public health and enable re-opening of businesses S.3574 - Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act S. 3576/H.R.6457 - Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act H.R.6472 - COVID-19 Price Gouging Prevention Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S.3574

S. 3576116th Congress

Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act

2020 · third_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID-19 to foster public health and enable re-opening of businesses S.3574 - Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act S. 3576/H.R.6457 - Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act H.R.6472 - COVID-19 Price Gouging Prevention Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 3576

S. 4231116th Congress

Preparing for the Next Pandemic Act

2020 · third_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

The CARES Act (Public Law No: 116-136) Issues that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID-19 to foster public health and enable re-opening of businesses H.R. 6800 - Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) S.4231 - Preparing for the Next Pandemic Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S.4231

S. 4317116th Congress

SAFE TO WORK Act

2020 · third_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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Issues that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID-19 to foster public health and enable re-opening of businesses S.4317 - SAFE TO WORK Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S.4317

H.R. 6379116th Congress

Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020

2020 · second_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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H.R. 748 The CARES Act; Policies that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID 19 H.R. 6379, the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act The Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act The Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 6379

H.R. 748116th Congress

CARES Act

2020 · second_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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H.R. 748 The CARES Act; Policies that impact the cleaning products industry due to COVID 19 H.R. 6379, the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act The Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act The Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 748

H.R. 6379116th Congress

Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020

2020 · second_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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S. 726 Personal Care Products Safety Act H.R. 748 The CARES Act; S. 2740 Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2019 Policies that impact the cleaning products industry due to the impacts of COVID 19 Legislation associated with ingredient disclosure. H.R. 6379, the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act The Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act The Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act Issues associated with OTC monograph reform

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 6379

H.R. 748116th Congress

CARES Act

2020 · second_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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S. 726 Personal Care Products Safety Act H.R. 748 The CARES Act; S. 2740 Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2019 Policies that impact the cleaning products industry due to the impacts of COVID 19 Legislation associated with ingredient disclosure. H.R. 6379, the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act The Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act The Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act Issues associated with OTC monograph reform

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 748

S. 2740116th Congress

Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2019

2020 · second_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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S. 726 Personal Care Products Safety Act H.R. 748 The CARES Act; S. 2740 Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2019 Policies that impact the cleaning products industry due to the impacts of COVID 19 Legislation associated with ingredient disclosure. H.R. 6379, the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act The Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act The Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act Issues associated with OTC monograph reform

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 2740

S. 726116th Congress

Personal Care Products Safety Act

2020 · second_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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S. 726 Personal Care Products Safety Act H.R. 748 The CARES Act; S. 2740 Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2019 Policies that impact the cleaning products industry due to the impacts of COVID 19 Legislation associated with ingredient disclosure. H.R. 6379, the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act The Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act The Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act Issues associated with OTC monograph reform

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 726

H.R. 6379116th Congress

Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020

2020 · first_quarter · Firm: ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.

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Cosmetic safety reform S. 726 Personal Care Products Safety Act H.R. 748 The CARES Act; S. 2740 Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2019 Policies that impact the cleaning products industry due to the impacts of COVID 19 Legislation associated with ingredient disclosure. H.R. 6379, the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act The Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act The Ending Price-Gouging During Emergencies Act Issues associated with OTC monograph reform

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 6379

Source: Senate LDA

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