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Lobbying Spend
$830K
Filings
63
Firms Hired
2
Active Period
2004–2017
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
Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture.
2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACA
Issues relating to the Federal Farm Credit System, Government Sponsored Enterprises; H. Res 591, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture; S Res 349, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H. Res 591
A resolution congratulating the Farm Credit System on the celebration of its 100th anniversary.
2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACA
Issues relating to the Federal Farm Credit System, Government Sponsored Enterprises; H. Res 591, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture; S Res 349, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S Res 349
Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
2016 · third_quarter · Firm: AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACA
FY 2017 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations; H.R.5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R.5325
Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture.
2016 · third_quarter · Firm: AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACA
Issues relating to the Federal Farm Credit System, Government Sponsored Enterprises; H. Res 591, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture; S Res 349, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H. Res 591
A resolution congratulating the Farm Credit System on the celebration of its 100th anniversary.
2016 · third_quarter · Firm: AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACA
Issues relating to the Federal Farm Credit System, Government Sponsored Enterprises; H. Res 591, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture; S Res 349, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S Res 349
Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture.
2016 · second_quarter · Firm: AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACA
Issues relating to the Federal Farm Credit System, Government Sponsored Enterprises; H. Res 591, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture; S Res 349, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H. Res 591
A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.
2016 · second_quarter · Firm: AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACA
Federal Crop Insurance Program; federal farm bill; S 764 Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program (GMO Labeling)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S 764
A resolution congratulating the Farm Credit System on the celebration of its 100th anniversary.
2016 · second_quarter · Firm: AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACA
Issues relating to the Federal Farm Credit System, Government Sponsored Enterprises; H. Res 591, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture; S Res 349, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S Res 349
Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture.
2016 · first_quarter · Firm: AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACA
Issues relating to the Federal Farm Credit System, Government Sponsored Enterprises; H. Res 591, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture; S Res 349, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H. Res 591
A resolution congratulating the Farm Credit System on the celebration of its 100th anniversary.
2016 · first_quarter · Firm: AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACA
Issues relating to the Federal Farm Credit System, Government Sponsored Enterprises; H. Res 591, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture; S Res 349, Commending the cooperative owners and the employees of the Farm Credit System for their continuing service in meeting the credit and financial-services needs of rural communities and agriculture.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S Res 349
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
2015 · fourth_quarter · Firm: AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACA
FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations; HR 1314 Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015; HR 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 1314
Protecting American Taxpayers from Fraud Act of 2015
2015 · fourth_quarter · Firm: AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACA
federal tax code reform, HR 1913-PATH Act
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 1913
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
2015 · fourth_quarter · Firm: AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACA
FY 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations; HR 1314 Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015; HR 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2029
HR 22 FAST Act
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 22
Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015
2014 · fourth_quarter · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC
H.R. 4800, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; and S. 2389, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. FY 2015 Continuing Resolution---HJRes 124
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: HJRes 124
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015
2014 · fourth_quarter · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC
H.R. 4800, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; and S. 2389, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. FY 2015 Continuing Resolution---HJRes 124
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: S. 2389
Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015
2014 · third_quarter · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC
H.R. 4800, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; and S. 2389, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. FY 2015 Continuing Resolution---HJRes 124
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: HJRes 124
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015
2014 · third_quarter · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC
H.R. 4800, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; and S. 2389, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015. FY 2015 Continuing Resolution---HJRes 124
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: S. 2389
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015
2014 · second_quarter · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC
H.R. 4800, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; and S. 2389, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: S. 2389
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
2014 · first_quarter · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC
H.R. 2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014; and S. 1244, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: H.R. 2410
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
2014 · first_quarter · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC
H.R. 2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014; and S. 1244, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: S. 1244
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
2013 · fourth_quarter · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC
S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, H.J.Res.117, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, H.R. 2642 Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014; and S. 1244, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: H.R. 2410
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
2013 · fourth_quarter · Firm: MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC
S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, H.J.Res.117, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, H.R. 2642 Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. H.R. 2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014; and S. 1244, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: S. 1244
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
2012 · fourth_quarter · Firm: AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACA
S. 3240-Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012; HR 6083-Federal Agriculture and Risk Managment Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 6083
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
2012 · third_quarter · Firm: AGSTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, ACA
S. 3240-Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012; HR 6083-Federal Agriculture and Risk Managment Act; USDA Rural Business Investment Program
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 6083
Source: Senate LDA