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CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Lobbying Spend

$3.2M

Filings

111

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$22,000	3	1
2025	$81,500	4	1
2024	$150,000	5	1
2023	$71,548	5	1
2022	$86,788	5	1
2021	$60,047	4	1
2020	$69,894	4	1
2019	$245,920	5	1
2018	$187,554	4	1
2017	$195,050	5	1
2016	$140,947	4	1
2015	$161,238	4	1
2014	$169,287	4	1
2013	$124,252	4	1
2012	$92,956	5	1
2011	$150,710	6	1
2010	$565,746	7	1
2009	$107,868	4	1
2008	$126,873	4	1
2007	$235,786	2	1
2006	—	2	2
2005	$60,000	4	2
2004	$0	3	1
2003	$0	3	2
2002	$0	4	2
2001	$20,000	2	2
2000	$40,000	4	2
1999	$20,000	1	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC	$3,185,965	102
SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS	—	9

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	100
SENATE	99
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	26
Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)	11
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	9
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	7
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)	4
Interior, Dept of (DOI)	2
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)	2

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	102
Clean Air and Water (quality)	Clean Air and Water (quality)	17
Agriculture	Agriculture	8
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	6
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	2
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 2091119th Congress

Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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S. 5054 Data Center Tax Acxcountability and DIsclosure Act 2026 Farm Bill FY27 Appropriations Generally and specifically targeting NOAA funding, EPA geographic programs, Chesapeake Bay Appropriations Executive Order 14428 Executive Order 13508 H.R. 2091/S. 971 - Chesapeake Bay Conservation and Acceleration Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2091

H.R. 2091119th Congress

Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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2026 Farm Bill H.R. 2091/S. 971 - Chesapeake Bay Conservation and Acceleration Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2091

H.R. 8845119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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FY27 Appropriations - Generally and specifically targeting NOAA funding, EPA geographic programs, Chesapeake Bay Appropriations H.R. 8845 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8845

H.R. 8845119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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HR 8845 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Targeting NOAA Funding Bill with oyster sanctuary provision

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 8845

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S. 5054119th Congress

Data Center Tax Accountability and Disclosure Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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S. 5054 Data Center Tax Acxcountability and DIsclosure Act 2026 Farm Bill FY27 Appropriations Generally and specifically targeting NOAA funding, EPA geographic programs, Chesapeake Bay Appropriations Executive Order 14428 Executive Order 13508 H.R. 2091/S. 971 - Chesapeake Bay Conservation and Acceleration Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 5054

S. 971119th Congress

Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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2026 Farm Bill H.R. 2091/S. 971 - Chesapeake Bay Conservation and Acceleration Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 971

S. 971119th Congress

Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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S. 5054 Data Center Tax Acxcountability and DIsclosure Act 2026 Farm Bill FY27 Appropriations Generally and specifically targeting NOAA funding, EPA geographic programs, Chesapeake Bay Appropriations Executive Order 14428 Executive Order 13508 H.R. 2091/S. 971 - Chesapeake Bay Conservation and Acceleration Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 971

H.R. 8845119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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HR 8845 - Targeting NOAA Funding Bill with oyster sanctuary provision Menhaden Management

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 8845

H.R. 8845119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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HR 8845 - Targeting NOAA Funding Bill with oyster sanctuary provision 2025 Farm Bill FY27 Appropriations Generally and specifically targeting NOAA funding, EPA geographic programs, Chesapeake Bay Appropriations

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 8845

H.R. 4770118th Congress

Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Commerce and interior appropriations funding -H.R.8998 the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement-H.R. 4770. Chesapeake Bay Program Funding and Beyond 2025 2025 Farm Bill

Client expense: $22,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4770

H.R. 8998119th Congress

Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Commerce and interior appropriations funding -H.R.8998

Client expense: $22,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.8998

H.R. 8998119th Congress

Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Commerce and interior appropriations funding -H.R.8998 the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement-H.R. 4770. Chesapeake Bay Program Funding and Beyond 2025 2025 Farm Bill

Client expense: $22,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.8998

H.R. 4770118th Congress

Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Commerce and interior appropriations funding -H.R.8998 the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement-H.R. 4770. Chesapeake Bay Program Funding and Beyond 2025 2025 Farm Bill

Client expense: $22,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4770

H.R. 6893119th Congress

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Commerce and interior appropriations funding -H.R.8998 Chesapeake WATERS Act - H.R.6893

Client expense: $22,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.6893

H.R. 8998119th Congress

Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Commerce and interior appropriations funding -H.R.8998 the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement-H.R. 4770. Chesapeake Bay Program Funding and Beyond 2025 2025 Farm Bill

Client expense: $22,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.8998

H.R. 8998119th Congress

Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Commerce and interior appropriations funding -H.R.8998 Chesapeake WATERS Act - H.R.6893

Client expense: $22,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.8998

H.R. 4770118th Congress

Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Commerce and interior appropriations funding -H.R.8998 the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement-H.R. 4770. Chesapeake Bay Program Funding and Beyond 2025 2025 Farm Bill

Client expense: $22,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4770

H.R. 8998119th Congress

Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Commerce and interior appropriations funding -H.R.8998 the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement-H.R. 4770. Chesapeake Bay Program Funding and Beyond 2025 2025 Farm Bill

Client expense: $22,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.8998

H.R. 8998119th Congress

Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Commerce and interior appropriations funding -H.R.8998

Client expense: $22,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.8998

H.R. 4770118th Congress

Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Menhaden Appropriation Commerce and interior appropriations funding -H.R.8998 the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement-H.R. 4770. Chesapeake Bay Program Funding USFWS Chesapeake WILD - H.R. 4770. 2025 Farm Bill

Client expense: $22,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4770

H.R. 8998119th Congress

Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Menhaden Appropriation Commerce and interior appropriations funding -H.R.8998 the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement-H.R. 4770. Chesapeake Bay Program Funding USFWS Chesapeake WILD - H.R. 4770. 2025 Farm Bill

Client expense: $22,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.8998

H.R. 8998119th Congress

Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Menhaden Appropriation Commerce and interior appropriations funding -H.R.8998

Client expense: $22,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.8998

H.R. 4770118th Congress

Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Menhaden Appropriation the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement-H.R. 4770. Chesapeake Bay Program Funding USFWS Chesapeake WILD - H.R. 4770. Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act-S.971 Eastern Hellbender Endangered Species Act listing 2025 Farm Bill

Client expense: $15,500 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4770

H.R. 4770119th Congress

RESTART SUNSET Act of 2025

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Joined with the Choose Clean Water Collation for federal lobby day. Chesapeake Bay Program funding, USFWS Chesapeake WILD - H.R.4770, USGS Chesapeake Science & Monitoring program funding, Farm Bill 2025, SEEE Act-H.R. 4770, Chesapeake National Recreation Area - S.1408

Client expense: $15,500 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4770, H.R.4770

S. 1408119th Congress

Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act of 2025

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC

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Joined with the Choose Clean Water Collation for federal lobby day. Chesapeake Bay Program funding, USFWS Chesapeake WILD - H.R.4770, USGS Chesapeake Science & Monitoring program funding, Farm Bill 2025, SEEE Act-H.R. 4770, Chesapeake National Recreation Area - S.1408

Client expense: $15,500 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.1408

Source: Senate LDA