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Lobbying Spend
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Filings
18
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
2021–2025
Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings
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Most frequently reported lobbying issues
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
2024 · third_quarter · Firm: MR. CORY SMITH
Advocated with the House and Senate State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs in support of previously enacted appropriation provisions that reiterate that any regulatory changes made by the executive branch to Department of State BridgeUSA exchange programs must be done pursuant to the congressional requirements of formal rulemaking specified in the Administrative Procedure Act. Advocated that the SFOPS Subcommittee fund educational and cultural exchange programs at $808.6 million in the FY25 SFOPS spending bills. Advocated in the House against Amendment 158 (Representative Mast of Florida) that sought to eliminate funding for the Educational and Cultural Exchange programs account in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2025 (HR 8771). Advocated against amendments 15, 83, and 184 to HR 8771, introduced by Representative Gosar of Arizona, Representative Brecheen of Oklahoma, and Representative James of Michigan, respectively, that seek to reduce funding for Educational and Cultural Exchange programs. Advocated against any similar language being included in the Senate version of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act
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Matched citations: HR 8771
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries.
2023 · fourth_quarter · Firm: MR. CORY SMITH
Seeking co-sponsors for H.Res.481 introduced by Rep Blake Moore and Rep Anne Kuster. H.Res. 481 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA ex-change programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries. Advocated in Senate regarding the Department of State's published proposed regulations for the federal au pair (AP) program, which is an initiative under the Educational and Cultural Affairs department at the Department of State. Worked in support of Senate letter led by Senators Shaheen and Tillis regarding the published proposed regulations for the federal AP program.
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Matched citations: H.Res. 481, H.Res.481
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
2023 · third_quarter · Firm: MR. CORY SMITH
Seeking co-sponsors for H.Res.481 introduced by Rep Blake Moore and Rep Anne Kuster. H.Res. 481 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA ex-change programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries. Advocated in opposition to amendment 133 by Rep Briggs in the House that sought to eliminate all funding for the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2024 (HR4665).
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Matched citations: HR4665
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries.
2023 · third_quarter · Firm: MR. CORY SMITH
Seeking co-sponsors for H.Res.481 introduced by Rep Blake Moore and Rep Anne Kuster. H.Res. 481 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA ex-change programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries. Advocated in opposition to amendment 133 by Rep Briggs in the House that sought to eliminate all funding for the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2024 (HR4665).
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Matched citations: H.Res. 481, H.Res.481
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries.
2023 · second_quarter · Firm: MR. CORY SMITH
Seeking co-sponsors for H.Res.481 introduced by Rep Blake Moore and Rep Anne Kuster. H.Res. 481 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA ex- change programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries.
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Matched citations: H.Res. 481, H.Res.481
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries.
2022 · first_quarter · Firm: MR. CORY SMITH
Advocated with members of Congress to resolve inconsistencies in visa processing issues, increase in visa fees and to reduce the visa backlog for non-immigrant J-1 visas. Sought co-sponsors for the H.Res.901 introduced Feb 2, 2002 by Rep Blake Moore that expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States. Advocated with members of the House to urge the Department of State to issue clarifying regulations on the J-1 Au Pair program.
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Matched citations: H.Res.901
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries.
2022 · first_quarter · Firm: MR. CORY SMITH
Advocated with members of Congress to resolve inconsistencies in visa processing issues, increase in visa fees and to reduce the visa backlog for non-immigrant J-1 visas. Sought co-sponsors for the H.Res.901 introduced Feb 2, 2002 by Rep Blake Moore that expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States. Advocated with members of the House to urge the Department of State to issue clarifying regulations on the J-1 Au Pair program.
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Matched citations: H.Res.901
Source: Senate LDA