THE DUBERSTEIN GROUP INC.

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Lobbying Income

$199.7M

Filings

2,586

Unique Clients

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Income by Year

Registrant-reported income from clients on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Income	Filings	Clients
2026	$7,064,000	114	40
2025	$9,141,000	148	41
2024	$8,376,500	122	32
2023	$8,160,000	122	32
2022	$8,205,750	112	30
2021	$8,770,000	117	31
2020	$8,574,000	119	29
2019	$8,481,500	103	25
2018	$9,210,805	106	29
2017	$9,534,000	113	31
2016	$10,064,500	112	29
2015	$9,122,000	103	28
2014	$10,686,000	122	31
2013	$10,782,000	119	31
2012	$10,845,995	129	33
2011	$9,949,332	115	29
2010	$9,431,333	103	26
2009	$11,316,933	127	27
2008	$9,837,500	110	25
2007	$7,370,000	66	28
2006	$2,920,000	58	29
2005	$1,680,000	29	21
2004	$1,200,000	28	17
2003	$2,060,000	43	24
2002	$1,820,000	37	25
2001	$1,547,750	37	23
2000	$1,740,000	41	25
1999	$1,820,000	31	19

Top Clients

Largest clients by registrant-reported income

Client	Reported Income	Filings	Period
CSX CORPORATION	$8,300,000	89	1999–2026
BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE	$8,277,000	91	1999–2026
HASBRO INC	$7,412,500	77	2007–2026
ACCENTURE LLP	$7,165,000	78	2002–2023
BP AMERICA, INC.	$7,117,500	83	2002–2025
UNITED AIRLINES, INC	$7,040,000	90	1999–2026
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS	$6,790,000	65	1999–2019
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL	$6,760,997	76	2008–2026
COMCAST CORPORATION	$6,426,100	85	1999–2026
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES	$5,583,333	60	2012–2026
PFIZER, INC.	$5,373,333	68	2003–2026
CATERPILLAR INC	$5,080,000	53	2014–2026
PHRMA INC.	$4,461,666	59	2011–2025
FEDERATION OF KOREAN INDUSTRIES	$4,440,000	44	2006–2017
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL	$4,400,000	45	2015–2026
DUKE ENERGY BUSINESS SERVICES LLC	$4,100,000	42	2016–2026
HANESBRANDS INC	$4,100,000	42	2006–2017
AMGEN, INC.	$4,007,500	51	2006–2018
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC	$3,900,000	46	2000–2015
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	$3,803,500	55	1999–2016
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON (THE)	$3,525,000	38	2009–2018
PROMONTORY INTERFINANCIAL NETWORK	$3,500,000	37	2011–2019
Time Warner Inc.	$2,817,500	44	1999–2014
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.	$2,700,000	32	2019–2026
DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, THE	$2,680,000	37	2016–2025

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	1,923
SENATE	1,891
White House Office	567
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	197
Treasury, Dept of	134
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	133
State, Dept of (DOS)	99
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	67
Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)	39
Energy, Dept of	34
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	34
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	31
Natl Security Council (NSC)	29
Labor, Dept of (DOL)	22
Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD)	19
Natl Economic Council (NEC)	17
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	14
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)	13
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	11
Office of the Vice President of the United States	11

Top Issues Lobbied

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	712
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	637
Health Issues	Health Issues	446
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	265
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	249
Medicare/Medicaid	Medicare/Medicaid	229
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	217
Government Issues	Government Issues	207
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	147
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	117
Aviation/Airlines/Airports	Aviation/Airlines/Airports	114
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	107
Copyright/Patent/Trademark	Copyright/Patent/Trademark	104
Banking	Banking	100
Education	Education	97
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)	Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)	92
Telecommunications	Telecommunications	91
Defense	Defense	90
Retirement	Retirement	87
Transportation	Transportation	79

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Client: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in HR 8800 (Sec 861) and S 4784 (Sec 804), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027

Client expense: — · Firm income: $100,000

Matched citations: HR 8800

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Client: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in HR 8800 (Sec 861) and S 4784 (Sec 804), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027

Client expense: — · Firm income: $100,000

Matched citations: S 4784

S. 4428119th Congress

No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Client: Strategic Education, Inc.

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Issues related to higher education Issues related to innovation in higher education Issues related to credit for prior learning in higher education Issues related to higher education and AI S.4428 No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

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

Matched citations: S.4428

H.R. 2853119th Congress

Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Client: CSX CORPORATION

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Issues related to rail safety Issues related to rail industry H.R. 2853 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Issues surrounding rail merger

Client expense: — · Firm income: $100,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2853

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H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Client: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in HR 8800 (Sec 861) and S 4784 (Sec 804), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027

Client expense: — · Firm income: $100,000

Matched citations: HR 8800

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Client: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in HR 8800 (Sec 861) and S 4784 (Sec 804), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027

Client expense: — · Firm income: $100,000

Matched citations: S 4784

H.R. 1346119th Congress

To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.

2026 · second_quarter · Client: AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (API)

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Issues related to permitting reform Issues related to RFS Issues related to E-15 H.R.1346 - Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

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

Matched citations: H.R.1346

H.R. 4121119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Client: BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION

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H.R. 4121/S. 2256, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (FY26 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations Bill).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $67,500

Matched citations: H.R. 4121

S. 2256119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Client: BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION

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H.R. 4121/S. 2256, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (FY26 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations Bill).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $67,500

Matched citations: S. 2256

S. 1071119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Client: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (S.1071)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $100,000

Matched citations: S.1071

H.R. 4121119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Client: BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION

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H.R. 4121/S. 2256, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (FY26 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations Bill).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $67,500

Matched citations: H.R. 4121

S. 2256119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Client: BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION

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H.R. 4121/S. 2256, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (FY26 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations Bill).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $67,500

Matched citations: S. 2256

H.R. 842119th Congress

Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

2025 · third_quarter · Client: EXACT SCIENCES

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Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act H.R.842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act S.339: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act Expanding access to cancer screening

Client expense: — · Firm income: $75,000

Matched citations: H.R.842

S. 339119th Congress

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests.

2025 · third_quarter · Client: EXACT SCIENCES

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Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act H.R.842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act S.339: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act Expanding access to cancer screening

Client expense: — · Firm income: $75,000

Matched citations: S.339

S. 94119th Congress

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

2025 · third_quarter · Client: FANATICS HOLDINGS, INC

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S. 94 Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $75,000

Matched citations: S. 94

H.R. 4121119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · third_quarter · Client: BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION

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H.R. 4121/S. 2256, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (FY26 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations Bill).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $67,500

Matched citations: H.R. 4121

S. 2256119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · third_quarter · Client: BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION

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H.R. 4121/S. 2256, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (FY26 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations Bill).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $67,500

Matched citations: S. 2256

H.R. 842119th Congress

Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

2025 · second_quarter · Client: EXACT SCIENCES

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Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act H.R.842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act S.339: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act Expanding access to cancer screening

Client expense: — · Firm income: $75,000

Matched citations: H.R.842

S. 339119th Congress

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests.

2025 · second_quarter · Client: EXACT SCIENCES

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Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act H.R.842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act S.339: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act Expanding access to cancer screening

Client expense: — · Firm income: $75,000

Matched citations: S.339

H.R. 3881118th Congress

Credit Card Competition Act of 2023

2025 · second_quarter · Client: UNITED AIRLINES, INC

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Credit Card Competition Act (S.1838, H.R.3881)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: H.R.3881

S. 1838118th Congress

Credit Card Competition Act of 2023

2025 · second_quarter · Client: UNITED AIRLINES, INC

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Credit Card Competition Act (S.1838, H.R.3881)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: S.1838

H.R. 842119th Congress

Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

2025 · first_quarter · Client: EXACT SCIENCES

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Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act H.R.842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act S.339: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act Expanding access to cancer screening

Client expense: — · Firm income: $75,000

Matched citations: H.R.842

S. 339119th Congress

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests.

2025 · first_quarter · Client: EXACT SCIENCES

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Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act H.R.842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act S.339: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act Expanding access to cancer screening

Client expense: — · Firm income: $75,000

Matched citations: S.339

H.R. 3881118th Congress

Credit Card Competition Act of 2023

2024 · fourth_quarter · Client: MASTERCARD

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