Lobbying Spend
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Filings
103
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
1999–2026
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
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). Community Project Funding requests for Terminal Expansion and Safety Enhancement and Southwest Fresno Community Food Hub - Urban Heat Island Mitigation projects.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,219
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: $15,219
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: $15,219
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: $15,219
Matched citations: H.R. 5376
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 the City of Fresno, CA 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 economic impact.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,060
Matched citations: H.R. 1319
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
2021 · first_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Community Project Funding requests for the Terminal Expansion and Safety Enhancement and Terminal East Apron Expansion Improvements projects. 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 the City of Fresno, CA 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 economic impact
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,060
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 the City of Fresno, CA 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 economic impact
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,060
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 the City of Fresno, CA 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 economic impact.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,060
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 the City of Fresno, CA 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 economic impact.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,060
Matched citations: H.R. 1319
Moving Forward Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Support for aviation provisions included in the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act and the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,060
Matched citations: H.R. 2
Moving Forward Act
2020 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINO SMITH & SIMON, INC. (FORMERLY SIMON AND COMPANY, INC.)
Appropriations language request for the Fiscal Year 2021 funding bill for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and Port of Entry (POE) designation for Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Support for aviation provisions included in the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act and the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2).
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,060
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 the City of Fresno, CA 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. 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: $15,060
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 the City of Fresno, CA 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) 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: $15,060
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 the City of Fresno, CA 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). 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: $15,060
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 the City of Fresno, CA 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: $15,060
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 the City of Fresno, CA 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: $15,060
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 the City of Fresno, CA 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). Appropriations language request for the Fiscal Year 2021 funding bill for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and Port of Entry (POE) designation for Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,060
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 the City of Fresno, CA 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). 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 language request for the Fiscal Year 2021 funding bill for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and Port of Entry (POE) designation for Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,060
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 the City of Fresno, CA 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). 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: $15,060
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 Fresno, CA 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 2018 or 2019 Census data to determine allocations for eligible local governments. Appropriations language request for the Fiscal Year 2021 funding bill for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and Port of Entry (POE) designation for Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,309
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 Fresno, CA 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 2018 or 2019 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 language request for the Fiscal Year 2021 funding bill for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and Port of Entry (POE) designation for Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,309
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 Fresno, CA 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 2018 or 2019 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: $15,309
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 Fresno, CA 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 2018 or 2019 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: $15,309
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 Fresno, CA 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 2018 or 2019 Census data to determine allocations for eligible local governments.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,309
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 Fresno, CA 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 2018 or 2019 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: $15,309
Matched citations: H.R 6800
Source: Senate LDA