Lobbying Spend
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Filings
41
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
2007–2015
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
To authorize appropriations for the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, and for other purposes.
2009 · third_quarter · Firm: POLICY MATTERS, LLC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS TKB CONSULTING, LLC)
Requested that Senators oppose amendments to the FY10 Transportation Appropriations bill (H.R. 3288) that would block funding for transportation museums and threaten historic preservation efforts. Asked Senators to oppose: Amendment No. 2372, as filed, says, "None of the funds made available by this Act may be used for a museum." Amendment No. 2370, as filed, says, "None of the funds made available by this Act may be used for...the reduction of vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or the maintenance of habitat connectivity; transportation museums; scenic beautification projects; and pedestrian or bicycle facility projects." Amendment No. 2371, as filed, says, "None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to implement section 133(d)(2) of title 23, United States Code." Note: This section of law requires states to set aside 10% of funding from this bill for a range of "Transportation Enhancements," which include historic preservation and museums.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: H.R. 3288
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
2008 · third_quarter · Firm: POLICY MATTERS, LLC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS TKB CONSULTING, LLC)
Requested consideration for federal support in completing a geothermal heating/cooling system at the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose, CO in the FY09 budget. Not included in S3258 (Energy and Water Appropriations) Requested consideration for federal support in assisting with the IT infrastructure needs at the new Colorado History Museum within Department of Interior Appropriations bill.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000
Matched citations: S3258
Source: Senate LDA