Lobbying Spend
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Filings
43
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
2016–2026
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
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: H.R. 8800
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: H.R.9170
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: H.R.9170
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R. 8800
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R.9170
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R.9170
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R.9170 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 4784
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R. 4552
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R. 4552
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 2296
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 2465
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 2465
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R. 4552
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R. 4552
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 2296
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 2465
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 2465
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
2025 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025 and S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025: Entire bill. S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 4552
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
2025 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: H.R. 4552
Building Ships in America Act of 2025
2025 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025 and S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025: Entire bill. S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 1536
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025 and S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025: Entire bill. S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 1541
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
2025 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025 and S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025: Entire bill. S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 2296
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
2025 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. S. 1536, Building Ships in America Act of 2025 and S. 1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025: Entire bill. S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Issues related to defense transportation programs.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 2465
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
2025 · third_quarter · Firm: K&L GATES LLP
Issues related to the Maritime Security Fleet - no specific legislation. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000
Matched citations: S. 2465
Source: Senate LDA