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Lobbying Spend

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Filings

176

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	—	11	3
2025	—	11	3
2024	—	8	2
2023	—	8	2
2022	—	8	2
2021	—	8	2
2020	—	8	2
2019	—	9	2
2018	—	8	2
2017	—	8	2
2016	—	8	2
2015	—	10	2
2014	—	9	2
2013	—	8	2
2012	—	9	2
2011	—	8	2
2010	—	8	2
2009	—	8	2
2008	—	6	2
2007	—	4	2
2006	—	2	1
2005	—	2	1
2003	—	1	1
2002	—	2	2
2001	—	2	1
1999	—	2	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER FELD	—	78
CARPI & CLAY, INC	—	89
BALLARD PARTNERS	—	6
THE SPECTRUM GROUP	—	3

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	151
SENATE	147
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	95
Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)	88
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	62
Maritime Administration (MARAD)	44
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	27
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)	19
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)	19
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)	13
Natl Security Council (NSC)	13
Army, Dept of (Other)	7
Navy, Dept of	6
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	5
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	5
White House Office	5
Federal Maritime Commission	4
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	3
Energy, Dept of	3
Interior, Dept of (DOI)	2

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	91
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	89
Transportation	Transportation	86
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	78
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	12
Clean Air and Water (quality)	Clean Air and Water (quality)	11
Defense	Defense	9
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	8
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	4
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	3
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)	Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 9497119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for implementation of navigation provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260), the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81), and the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272), the development of Water Resource Development Act of 2026 (H.R.9497 & S.4949). Support for programs to assist the maritime industry. Support for implementation of grant awards. Support for the Port's deep draft navigation project.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.9497

H.R. 9497119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2027 US Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan, and the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations cyles to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272), and development of Water Resource Development Act of 2026 (H.R.9497 & S.4949).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.9497

S. 4949119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for implementation of navigation provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260), the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81), and the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272), the development of Water Resource Development Act of 2026 (H.R.9497 & S.4949). Support for programs to assist the maritime industry. Support for implementation of grant awards. Support for the Port's deep draft navigation project.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S.4949

S. 4949119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2027 US Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan, and the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations cyles to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272), and development of Water Resource Development Act of 2026 (H.R.9497 & S.4949).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S.4949

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H.R. 9497119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for implementation of navigation provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260), the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81), and the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272), the development of Water Resource Development Act of 2026 (H.R.9497). Support for programs to assist the maritime industry. Support for implementation of grant awards. Support for the Port's deep draft navigation project.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.9497

H.R. 9497119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2027 US Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan, and the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations cyles to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272), and development of Water Resource Development Act of 2026 (H.R.9497 & S.4949).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.9497

S. 4949119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2027 US Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan, and the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations cyles to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272), and development of Water Resource Development Act of 2026 (H.R.9497 & S.4949).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S.4949

H.R. 9497119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for implementation of navigation provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260), the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81), and the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272), the development of Water Resource Development Act of 2026 (H.R.9497). Support for programs to assist the maritime industry. Support for implementation of grant awards. Support for the Port's deep draft navigation project.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.9497

H.R. 9497119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2027 US Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan, and the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations cyles to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272), and development of Water Resource Development Act of 2026 (H.R.9497).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R.9497

H.R. 1968119th Congress

Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2025 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act (H.R. 1968, P.L. 119-4), the FY25 US Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan, and the FY26 appropriations process to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. Support for FEMA's Port Security Grant Program. Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1968

H.R. 8997118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bills (H.R. 8997, S. 4927) to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. Support for FEMA's Port Security Grant Program in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-47). Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and for the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8997

H.R. 913118th Congress

RISEE Act of 2023

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for implementation of navigation provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260). Support for programs to assist the maritime industry. Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and for the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272). Support for the Reinvesting In Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems (RISEE) Act (S.373, H.R. 913) Support for the Ports competitive grant applications. Support for implementation of grant awards.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 913

S. 373118th Congress

RISEE Act of 2023

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for implementation of navigation provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260). Support for programs to assist the maritime industry. Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and for the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272). Support for the Reinvesting In Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems (RISEE) Act (S.373, H.R. 913) Support for the Ports competitive grant applications. Support for implementation of grant awards.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S.373

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bills (H.R. 8997, S. 4927) to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. Support for FEMA's Port Security Grant Program in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-47). Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and for the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 4927

H.R. 2882118th Congress

Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bills (H.R. 8997, S. 4927) to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and support for Port funding in the USACE Fiscal Year 2024 Workplan. Support for FEMA's Port Security Grant Program in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 2882/P.L. 118-47). Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and for the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (H.R. 8812, S. 4367).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2882

H.R. 8812118th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bills (H.R. 8997, S. 4927) to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and support for Port funding in the USACE Fiscal Year 2024 Workplan. Support for FEMA's Port Security Grant Program in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 2882/P.L. 118-47). Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and for the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (H.R. 8812, S. 4367).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8812

H.R. 8812118th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for implementation of navigation provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260). Support for programs to assist the maritime industry. Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and for the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (H.R. 8812/S. 4367). Support for the Ports competitive grant applications.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8812

H.R. 8997118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bills (H.R. 8997, S. 4927) to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and support for Port funding in the USACE Fiscal Year 2024 Workplan. Support for FEMA's Port Security Grant Program in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 2882/P.L. 118-47). Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and for the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (H.R. 8812, S. 4367).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8997

S. 4367118th Congress

Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for implementation of navigation provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260). Support for programs to assist the maritime industry. Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and for the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (H.R. 8812/S. 4367). Support for the Ports competitive grant applications.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 4367

S. 4367118th Congress

Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bills (H.R. 8997, S. 4927) to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and support for Port funding in the USACE Fiscal Year 2024 Workplan. Support for FEMA's Port Security Grant Program in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 2882/P.L. 118-47). Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and for the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (H.R. 8812, S. 4367).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 4367

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bills (H.R. 8997, S. 4927) to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and support for Port funding in the USACE Fiscal Year 2024 Workplan. Support for FEMA's Port Security Grant Program in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 2882/P.L. 118-47). Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and for the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (H.R. 8812, S. 4367).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: S. 4927

H.R. 2882118th Congress

Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bills (H.R. 8997) to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and support for Port funding in the USACE Fiscal Year 2024 Workplan. Support for FEMA's Port Security Grant Program in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 2882/P.L. 118-47). Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and for the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (H.R. 8812/S. 4367).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2882

H.R. 8812118th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bills (H.R. 8997) to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and support for Port funding in the USACE Fiscal Year 2024 Workplan. Support for FEMA's Port Security Grant Program in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 2882/P.L. 118-47). Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and for the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (H.R. 8812/S. 4367).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8812

H.R. 8812118th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for implementation of navigation provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260). Support for programs to assist the maritime industry. Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and for the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (H.R. 8812/S. 4367). Support for the Ports competitive grant applications.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8812

H.R. 8997118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers Operation & Maintenance account in the Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bills (H.R. 8997) to support full use of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and support for Port funding in the USACE Fiscal Year 2024 Workplan. Support for FEMA's Port Security Grant Program in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 2882/P.L. 118-47). Support for implementation of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81) and for the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (H.R. 8812/S. 4367).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8997

Source: Senate LDA

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