Lobbying Spend
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Filings
96
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
1999–2025
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
Gas Tax Relief Act
2025 · first_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Reintroduction of bill previously numbered as H.R. 8753 in the 118th Session of Congress to help local communities in addressing Postal Service issues with zip codes;
Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000
Matched citations: H.R. 8753
To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for H.R.8753 to direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000
Matched citations: H.R.8753
To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for H.R.8753 to direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000
Matched citations: H.R.8753
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
2021 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for investments in affordable housing in the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000
Matched citations: H.R. 5376
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
2021 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for investments in affordable housing in the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000
Matched citations: H.R. 5376
The Heroes Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the next coronavirus relief package or the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800). Tax relief and refundable credits to public sector employers to cover emergency leave requirements mandated by enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127). The law reimburses private sector and non-profit employers through refundable tax credits on payroll taxes, but it contains the limitations on governmental employers in Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4). Urging Congress to revisit the issue and advocate for parity through the immediate amendment or removal of Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4) that limit the reimbursement of emergency leave for government employers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,843
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the next coronavirus relief package or the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,843
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the next coronavirus relief package or the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800). Tax relief and refundable credits to public sector employers to cover emergency leave requirements mandated by enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127). The law reimburses private sector and non-profit employers through refundable tax credits on payroll taxes, but it contains the limitations on governmental employers in Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4). Urging Congress to revisit the issue and advocate for parity through the immediate amendment or removal of Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4) that limit the reimbursement of emergency leave for government employers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,843
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the next coronavirus relief package or the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800). Tax relief and refundable credits to public sector employers to cover emergency leave requirements mandated by enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127). The law reimburses private sector and non-profit employers through refundable tax credits on payroll taxes, but it contains the limitations on governmental employers in Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4). Urging Congress to revisit the issue and advocate for parity through the immediate amendment or removal of Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4) that limit the reimbursement of emergency leave for government employers. Restoration of advanced refunding of municipal bonds.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,843
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the next coronavirus relief package or the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,843
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the next coronavirus relief package or the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,843
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the next coronavirus relief package or the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800). Tax relief and refundable credits to public sector employers to cover emergency leave requirements mandated by enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127). The law reimburses private sector and non-profit employers through refundable tax credits on payroll taxes, but it contains the limitations on governmental employers in Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4). Urging Congress to revisit the issue and advocate for parity through the immediate amendment or removal of Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4) that limit the reimbursement of emergency leave for government employers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,843
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the next coronavirus relief package or the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800). Tax relief and refundable credits to public sector employers to cover emergency leave requirements mandated by enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127). The law reimburses private sector and non-profit employers through refundable tax credits on payroll taxes, but it contains the limitations on governmental employers in Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4). Urging Congress to revisit the issue and advocate for parity through the immediate amendment or removal of Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4) that limit the reimbursement of emergency leave for government employers. Restoration of advanced refunding of municipal bonds.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,843
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-123), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127) the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (P.L. 116-136), and the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800). Tax relief and refundable credits to public sector employers to cover emergency leave requirements mandated by enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127). The law reimburses private sector and non-profit employers through refundable tax credits on payroll taxes, but it contains the limitations on governmental employers in Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4). Urging Congress to revisit the issue and advocate for parity through the immediate amendment or removal of Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4) that limit the reimbursement of emergency leave for government employers. Federal reimbursement requirements for coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and processing
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,844
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-123), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127) the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (P.L. 116-136), and the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800). Tax relief and refundable credits to public sector employers to cover emergency leave requirements mandated by enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127). The law reimburses private sector and non-profit employers through refundable tax credits on payroll taxes, but it contains the limitations on governmental employers in Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4). Urging Congress to revisit the issue and advocate for parity through the immediate amendment or removal of Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4) that limit the reimbursement of emergency leave for government employers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,844
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-123), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127) the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (P.L. 116-136), and the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800). Federal reimbursement requirements for coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and processing.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,844
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-123), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127) the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (P.L. 116-136), and the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,844
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-123), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127) the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (P.L. 116-136), and the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,844
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-123), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127) the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (P.L. 116-136), and the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800). Tax relief and refundable credits to public sector employers to cover emergency leave requirements mandated by enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127). The law reimburses private sector and non-profit employers through refundable tax credits on payroll taxes, but it contains the limitations on governmental employers in Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4). Urging Congress to revisit the issue and advocate for parity through the immediate amendment or removal of Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4) that limit the reimbursement of emergency leave for government employers. Federal reimbursement requirements for coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and processing.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,844
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-123), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127) the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (P.L. 116-136), and the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800). Tax relief and refundable credits to public sector employers to cover emergency leave requirements mandated by enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127). The law reimburses private sector and non-profit employers through refundable tax credits on payroll taxes, but it contains the limitations on governmental employers in Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4). Urging Congress to revisit the issue and advocate for parity through the immediate amendment or removal of Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4) that limit the reimbursement of emergency leave for government employers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,844
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for the City of Carmel, IN and other cities with populations under 500,000 people to support local efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), cover costs incurred during the public health emergency, and address revenue losses from the subsequent economic impact in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-123), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127) the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (P.L. 116-136), and the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800). Tax relief and refundable credits to public sector employers to cover emergency leave requirements mandated by enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127). The law reimburses private sector and non-profit employers through refundable tax credits on payroll taxes, but it contains the limitations on governmental employers in Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4). Urging Congress to revisit the issue and advocate for parity through the immediate amendment or removal of Sections 7001(e)(4) and 7003(e)(4) that limit the reimbursement of emergency leave for government employers.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,844
Matched citations: H.R 6800
Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019
2019 · first_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,481
Matched citations: H.R. 530
Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019
2019 · first_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,481
Matched citations: H.R. 530
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2019
2019 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for legislation on the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC), the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 1703/H.R. 3077).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,951
Matched citations: H.R. 3077
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2019
2019 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for legislation on the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC), the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 1703/H.R. 3077).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $8,951
Matched citations: S. 1703
Source: Senate LDA