CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.

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Lobbying Spend

$42.7M

Filings

253

Firms Hired

Active Period

2005–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$3,930,000	22	7
2025	$2,640,000	24	7
2024	$3,620,000	21	5
2023	$6,160,000	24	5
2022	$2,920,000	20	4
2021	$1,570,000	12	3
2020	$1,680,000	17	4
2019	$1,430,000	18	4
2018	$1,240,000	8	2
2017	$1,770,000	7	3
2016	$3,930,000	8	2
2015	$3,440,000	13	4
2014	$3,120,000	17	4
2013	$2,630,000	13	3
2012	$2,610,000	19	3
2011	—	4	2
2007	—	3	1
2006	—	1	1
2005	—	2	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.	$42,690,000	73
BRACEWELL LLP	—	38
BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS	—	13
MWW GROUP	—	19
ALIGNMENT GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES	—	13
BREAUX LOTT LEADERSHIP GROUP	—	3
CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC.	—	9
THE DUBERSTEIN GROUP INC.	—	5
VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC)	—	5
STEPTOE LLP	—	11
THE PICARD GROUP, LLC	—	19
K&L GATES LLP	—	7
AKERMAN LLP	—	6
VAN NESS FELDMAN, LLP	—	32

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
SENATE	168
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	151
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)	64
Energy, Dept of	52
State, Dept of (DOS)	36
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	28
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	27
White House Office	26
Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration	25
Treasury, Dept of	25
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	24
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)	23
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	18
Natl Security Council (NSC)	18
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	13
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)	11
Natl Economic Council (NEC)	9
Interior, Dept of (DOI)	7
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)	5
Office of the Vice President of the United States	5

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	159
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	70
Fuel/Gas/Oil	Fuel/Gas/Oil	49
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	47
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	47
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	36
Transportation	Transportation	22
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	10
Clean Air and Water (quality)	Clean Air and Water (quality)	2
Defense	Defense	2
Disaster Planning/Emergencies	Disaster Planning/Emergencies	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the implementation of Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275). Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers. Issues related to proposed USTR section 301 port fees. Issues related to a Senate Coast Guard Authorization bill in 2026. Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization 2026 (H.R.8870).

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

Matched citations: H.R.4275

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitor amendments to the House and Senate versions of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Acts (H.R.8800 and S.4784).

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

Matched citations: H.R.8800

H.R. 8870119th Congress

BUILD America 250 Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the implementation of Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275). Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers. Issues related to proposed USTR section 301 port fees. Issues related to a Senate Coast Guard Authorization bill in 2026. Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization 2026 (H.R.8870).

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

Matched citations: H.R.8870

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitor amendments to the House and Senate versions of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Acts (H.R.8800 and S.4784).

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

Matched citations: S.4784

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S. 524119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the implementation of Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275). Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers. Issues related to proposed USTR section 301 port fees. Issues related to a Senate Coast Guard Authorization bill in 2026. Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization 2026 (H.R.8870).

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

Matched citations: S. 524

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the implementation of Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275). Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers. Issues related to proposed USTR section 301 port fees. Issues related to a Senate Coast Guard Authorization bill in 2026. Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization 2026 (H.R.8870).

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

Matched citations: H.R.4275

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitor amendments to the House and Senate versions of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Acts (H.R.8800 and S.4784).

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

Matched citations: H.R.8800

H.R. 8870119th Congress

BUILD America 250 Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the implementation of Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275). Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers. Issues related to proposed USTR section 301 port fees. Issues related to a Senate Coast Guard Authorization bill in 2026. Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization 2026 (H.R.8870).

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

Matched citations: H.R.8870

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitor amendments to the House and Senate versions of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Acts (H.R.8800 and S.4784).

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

Matched citations: S.4784

S. 524119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the implementation of Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275). Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers. Issues related to proposed USTR section 301 port fees. Issues related to a Senate Coast Guard Authorization bill in 2026. Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization 2026 (H.R.8870).

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

Matched citations: S. 524

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the implementation of Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275). Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers. Issues related to proposed USTR section 301 port fees. Issues related to a Senate Coast Guard Authorization bill in 2026. Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization 2026.

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

Matched citations: H.R.4275

S. 524119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the implementation of Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275). Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers. Issues related to proposed USTR section 301 port fees. Issues related to a Senate Coast Guard Authorization bill in 2026. Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization 2026.

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

Matched citations: S. 524

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275) Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers. Issues related to proposed USTR section 301 port fees.

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

Matched citations: H.R.4275

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitor status of Senate development of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275) including language authorizing performance-based tank vessel inspections. Initiate outreach to Senate and House Committee staff to discuss status of legislation authorizing performance-based tank vessel inspections. Track inclusion of language in CGAA Division of National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (S. 1071) through conference and enactment (Pub.L. 119-60).

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

Matched citations: H.R.4275

S. 1071119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitor status of Senate development of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275) including language authorizing performance-based tank vessel inspections. Initiate outreach to Senate and House Committee staff to discuss status of legislation authorizing performance-based tank vessel inspections. Track inclusion of language in CGAA Division of National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (S. 1071) through conference and enactment (Pub.L. 119-60).

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

Matched citations: S. 1071

S. 524119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275) Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers. Issues related to proposed USTR section 301 port fees.

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

Matched citations: S. 524

S. 524119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitor status of Senate development of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275) including language authorizing performance-based tank vessel inspections. Initiate outreach to Senate and House Committee staff to discuss status of legislation authorizing performance-based tank vessel inspections. Track inclusion of language in CGAA Division of National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (S. 1071) through conference and enactment (Pub.L. 119-60).

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

Matched citations: S. 524

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275) Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers. Issues related to proposed USTR section 301 port fees.

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

Matched citations: H.R.4275

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitor status of Senate development of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275) including language authorizing performance based tank vessel inspections. Initiate outreach to Senate and House Committee staff to discuss status of legislation authorizing performance based tank vessel inspections.

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

Matched citations: H.R.4275

S. 524119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275) Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers. Issues related to proposed USTR section 301 port fees.

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

Matched citations: S. 524

S. 524119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitor status of Senate development of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275) including language authorizing performance based tank vessel inspections. Initiate outreach to Senate and House Committee staff to discuss status of legislation authorizing performance based tank vessel inspections.

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

Matched citations: S. 524

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275) Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers.

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

Matched citations: H.R.4275

H.R. 4275119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitor status of Senate development of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275) including language authorizing performance based tank vessel inspections. Initiate outreach to Senate and House Committee staff to discuss status of legislation authorizing performance based tank vessel inspections.

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

Matched citations: H.R.4275

S. 524119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitor status of Senate development of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275) including language authorizing performance based tank vessel inspections. Initiate outreach to Senate and House Committee staff to discuss status of legislation authorizing performance based tank vessel inspections.

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

Matched citations: S. 524

S. 524119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275) Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers.

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

Matched citations: S. 524

Source: Senate LDA

CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. — Lobbying Disclosure | Poliscope