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Lobbying Spend
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Filings
57
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
2011–2023
Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings
Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available
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Most frequently reported lobbying issues
Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded
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). Support for the State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act (H.R. 5735).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,099
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: $12,099
Matched citations: H.R. 5376
State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act
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). Support for the State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act (H.R. 5735).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,099
Matched citations: H.R. 5735
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
2021 · first_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) and the Administrations proposed $350 billion worth of federal assistance for state and local governments including Louisville Metro Government to support 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 a coronavirus relief package.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,099
Matched citations: H.R. 1319
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
2021 · first_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) and the Administrations proposed $350 billion worth of federal assistance for state and local governments including Louisville Metro Government to support 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 a coronavirus relief package.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,099
Matched citations: H.R. 1319
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
2021 · first_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) and the Administrations proposed $350 billion worth of federal assistance for state and local governments including Louisville Metro Government to support 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 a coronavirus relief package.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,099
Matched citations: H.R. 1319
Water Resources Development Act of 2020
2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for the authorization of a critical local flood mitigation project in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (S. 1811) that would authorize the Louisville Metropolitan Flood Protection System Reconstruction Project.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,099
Matched citations: S. 1811
Water Resources Development Act of 2020
2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Federal assistance for state and local governments including Louisville Metro Government to support 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 a coronavirus relief package. Inclusion of language to extend the authorization of the CARES Coronavirus Relief Fund and allow greater flexibility to use those funds to cover local revenue losses. Support for the authorization of a critical local flood mitigation project in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (S. 1811) that would authorize the Louisville Metropolitan Flood Protection System Reconstruction Project.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,099
Matched citations: S. 1811
Water Resources Development Act of 2020
2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for the authorization of a critical local flood mitigation project in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (S. 1811) that would authorize the Louisville Metropolitan Flood Protection System Reconstruction Project.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,099
Matched citations: S. 1811
Moving Forward Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Principles for the next surface transportation reauthorization and support for provisions included in the Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act (S. 2302) and the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act or the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2). Support for a grant application from Louisville Metro Government seeking federal assistance support the Re-imagine 9th Street Project through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,099
Matched citations: H.R. 2
The Heroes Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Additional federal assistance for Louisville Metro Government 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 and/or the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,099
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Additional federal assistance for Louisville Metro Government 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 and/or the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,099
Matched citations: H.R 6800
The Heroes Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Additional federal assistance for Louisville Metro Government 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 and/or the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or HEROES Act (H.R 6800)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,099
Matched citations: H.R 6800
America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Principles for the next surface transportation reauthorization and support for provisions included in the Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act (S. 2302) and the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act or the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2). Support for a grant application from Louisville Metro Government seeking federal assistance support the Re-imagine 9th Street Project through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,099
Matched citations: S. 2302
Moving Forward Act
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Principles for the next surface transportation reauthorization and support for the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act or the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2). Support for a grant application from Louisville Metro Government seeking federal assistance support the Re-imagine 9th Street Project through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,099
Matched citations: H.R. 2
The Heroes Act
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Direct federal assistance for Louisville Metro Government 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); clarification regarding the U.S. Department of Treasurys policy guidance and implementation of the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) established by the CARES Act and use of recent Census data to determine allocations for eligible local governments. 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: $12,099
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 Louisville Metro Government 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); clarification regarding the U.S. Department of Treasurys policy guidance and implementation of the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) established by the CARES Act and use of recent Census data to determine allocations for eligible local governments. 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. Appropriations requests for the increased funding for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) spending bill.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,099
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 Louisville Metro Government 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); clarification regarding the U.S. Department of Treasurys policy guidance and implementation of the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) established by the CARES Act and use of recent Census data to determine allocations for eligible local governments. 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: $12,099
Matched citations: H.R 6800
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). Support for expired and expiring provisions of the U.S. tax code, known as tax extenders, to Members of Congress seeking an extension of several provisions, such as the New Markets Tax Credit, before the end of calendar year 2019. Submission of public comment in response to Request for Information (RFI) from U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) seeking information for how the Economic Development Administration (EDA) can more effectively target federal investments to Opportunity Zones.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,900
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: $12,900
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). Support for expired and expiring provisions of the U.S. tax code, known as tax extenders, to Members of Congress seeking an extension of several provisions, such as the New Markets Tax Credit, before the end of calendar year 2019. Submission of public comment in response to Request for Information (RFI) from U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) seeking information for how the Economic Development Administration (EDA) can more effectively target federal investments to Opportunity Zones.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,900
Matched citations: S. 1703
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: $12,900
Matched citations: S. 1703
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
2019 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for gun control legislation, including the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 8) and the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 1112)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,852
Matched citations: H.R. 1112
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
2019 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for gun control legislation, including the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 8) and the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 1112)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,852
Matched citations: H.R. 8
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
2019 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for gun control legislation, including the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 8) and the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 1112)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $12,852
Matched citations: H.R. 1112
Source: Senate LDA