Lobbying Spend
—
Filings
6
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
2025–2026
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
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding duty drawback. Discussions regarding S. 956, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2025. Monitored discussions regarding reconciliation Monitored discussions regarding whiskey tariffs
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 956
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding duty drawback. Discussions regarding S. 956, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2025. Monitored discussions regarding reconciliation
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 956
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding duty drawback. Discussions regarding S. 956, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2025. Monitored discussions regarding reconciliation
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 956
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding duty drawback. Discussions regarding S. 956, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2025.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 956
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding duty drawback. Discussions regarding S. 956, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2025.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 956
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
2026 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding duty drawback. Discussions regarding S. 956, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2025.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 956
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding duty drawback. Discussions regarding S. 956, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2025.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 956
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding duty drawback. Discussions regarding S. 956, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2025.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 956
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
2026 · first_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding duty drawback. Discussions regarding S. 956, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2025.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S. 956
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding duty drawback. Discussions regarding S. 956, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2025.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: S. 956
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding duty drawback. Discussions regarding S. 956, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2025.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: S. 956
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding duty drawback. Discussions regarding S. 956, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2025.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: S. 956
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
2025 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding duty drawback. Discussions regarding S. 956, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2025.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000
Matched citations: S. 956
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
2025 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding duty drawback. Discussions regarding S. 956, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2025.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000
Matched citations: S. 956
Customs Facilitation Act of 2025
2025 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding duty drawback. Discussions regarding S. 956, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2025.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $20,000
Matched citations: S. 956
Source: Senate LDA