THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD & SMITH, PA (FOR HOLDEN BEACH, NC)

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Lobbying Spend

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Filings

Firms Hired

Active Period

2024–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	—	5	2
2025	—	8	2
2024	—	10	2

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
STEPHANIE MISSERT	—	11
EARL STOCKDALE	—	12

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)	9
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	9
SENATE	9

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	11
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	10
Disaster Planning/Emergencies	Disaster Planning/Emergencies	8
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	8
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	7
Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation	Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation	1
Insurance	Insurance	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (22)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 8997118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Operation and Maintenance) appropriations for Lockwood Folly Inlet, NC, navigation dredging in H.R. 8997 (H. Rept. 118-580) and final FY 2025 budget. Support for modification of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers policy to allow non-federal use of federal dredge material disposal areas in Section 1119 of P.L. 118-272, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Support for beneficial placement of dredged sand material from Lockwood Folly Inlet in a manner that recognizes full and potential value of the dredged material.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8997

H.R. 8997118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Investigations) appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report in S. 4927 (S. Rept. 118-205) and final FY 2025 budget. FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Environmental Infrastructure) Work Plan appropriations in the amount proposed in S. 4921 (S. Rept. 118-205) to support Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Operation and Maintenance) appropriations for Lockwood Folly Inlet, NC, navigation dredging in H.R. 8997 (H. Rept. 118-580) and final FY 2025 budget.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8997

S. 4921118th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Investigations) appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report in S. 4927 (S. Rept. 118-205) and final FY 2025 budget. Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report. FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Environmental Infrastructure) Work Plan appropriations in the amount proposed in S. 4921 (S. Rept. 118-205) to support Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. Section 5113 funding for Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. Support for modification to North Carolina Section 5113 Environmental Infrastructure Authority in Section 1304 of P.L. 118-272, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Support for beneficial placement of dredged sand material from Lockwood Folly Inlet in a manner that recognizes full and potential value of the dredged material.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4921

S. 4921118th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Investigations) appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report in S. 4927 (S. Rept. 118-205) and final FY 2025 budget. FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Environmental Infrastructure) Work Plan appropriations in the amount proposed in S. 4921 (S. Rept. 118-205) to support Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Operation and Maintenance) appropriations for Lockwood Folly Inlet, NC, navigation dredging in H.R. 8997 (H. Rept. 118-580) and final FY 2025 budget.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4921

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S. 4921118th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Environmental Infrastructure) Work Plan appropriations in the amount proposed in S. 4921 (S. Rept. 118-205) to support Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. Section 5113 funding for Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. Support for modification to North Carolina Section 5113 Environmental Infrastructure Authority in Section 1304 of P.L. 118-272, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4921

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Investigations) appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report in S. 4927 (S. Rept. 118-205) and final FY 2025 budget. Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report. FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Environmental Infrastructure) Work Plan appropriations in the amount proposed in S. 4921 (S. Rept. 118-205) to support Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. Section 5113 funding for Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. Support for modification to North Carolina Section 5113 Environmental Infrastructure Authority in Section 1304 of P.L. 118-272, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Support for beneficial placement of dredged sand material from Lockwood Folly Inlet in a manner that recognizes full and potential value of the dredged material.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4927

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Investigations) appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report in S. 4927 (S. Rept. 118-205) and final FY 2025 budget. FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Environmental Infrastructure) Work Plan appropriations in the amount proposed in S. 4921 (S. Rept. 118-205) to support Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Operation and Maintenance) appropriations for Lockwood Folly Inlet, NC, navigation dredging in H.R. 8997 (H. Rept. 118-580) and final FY 2025 budget.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4927

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Investigations) appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report in S. 4927 (S. Rept. 118-205) and final FY 2025 budget. Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report. Support for modification of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers policy to allow non-federal use of federal dredge material disposal areas in Section 1119 of P.L. 118-272, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Support for beneficial placement of dredged sand material from Lockwood Folly Inlet in a manner that recognizes full and potential value of the dredged material.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4927

H.R. 8812118th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Operation and Maintenance) appropriations for Lockwood Folly Inlet, NC, navigation dredging in H.R. 8997 (H. Rept. 118-580) and final FY 2025 budget. Support for modification of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers policy to allow non-federal use of federal dredge material disposal areas in Section 116 of H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Support for beneficial placement of dredged sand material from Lockwood Folly Inlet in a manner that recognizes full and potential value of the dredged material.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8812

H.R. 8812118th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Environmental Infrastructure) Work Plan appropriations in the amount proposed in S. 4921 (S. Rept. 118-205) to support Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. Support for modification to North Carolina Section 5113 Environmental Infrastructure Authority in Section 340 of H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8812

H.R. 8812118th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Investigations) appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report in S. 4927 (S. Rept. 118-205) and final FY 2025 budget. Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Environmental Infrastructure) Work Plan appropriations in the amount proposed in S. 4921 (S. Rept. 118-205) to support Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. Support for modification to North Carolina Section 5113 Environmental Infrastructure Authority in Section 340 of H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Support for beneficial placement of dredged sand material from Lockwood Folly Inlet in a manner that recognizes full and potential value of the dredged material.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8812

H.R. 8812118th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Investigations) appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report in S. 4927 (S. Rept. 118-205) and final FY 2025 budget. Support for modification of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers policy to allow non-federal use of federal dredge material disposal areas in Section 116 of H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Support for beneficial placement of dredged sand material from Lockwood Folly Inlet in a manner that recognizes full and potential value of the dredged material.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8812

H.R. 8997118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Investigations) appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report in S. 4927 (S. Rept. 118-205) and final FY 2025 budget. Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Environmental Infrastructure) Work Plan appropriations in the amount proposed in S. 4921 (S. Rept. 118-205) to support Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Operation and Maintenance) appropriations for Lockwood Folly Inlet, NC, navigation dredging in H.R. 8997 (H. Rept. 118-580) and final FY 2025 budget.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8997

H.R. 8997118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Operation and Maintenance) appropriations for Lockwood Folly Inlet, NC, navigation dredging in H.R. 8997 (H. Rept. 118-580) and final FY 2025 budget. Support for modification of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers policy to allow non-federal use of federal dredge material disposal areas in Section 116 of H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Support for beneficial placement of dredged sand material from Lockwood Folly Inlet in a manner that recognizes full and potential value of the dredged material.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8997

S. 4921118th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Investigations) appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report in S. 4927 (S. Rept. 118-205) and final FY 2025 budget. Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Environmental Infrastructure) Work Plan appropriations in the amount proposed in S. 4921 (S. Rept. 118-205) to support Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. Support for modification to North Carolina Section 5113 Environmental Infrastructure Authority in Section 340 of H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Support for beneficial placement of dredged sand material from Lockwood Folly Inlet in a manner that recognizes full and potential value of the dredged material.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4921

S. 4921118th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Environmental Infrastructure) Work Plan appropriations in the amount proposed in S. 4921 (S. Rept. 118-205) to support Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. Support for modification to North Carolina Section 5113 Environmental Infrastructure Authority in Section 340 of H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4921

S. 4921118th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Investigations) appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report in S. 4927 (S. Rept. 118-205) and final FY 2025 budget. Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Environmental Infrastructure) Work Plan appropriations in the amount proposed in S. 4921 (S. Rept. 118-205) to support Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Operation and Maintenance) appropriations for Lockwood Folly Inlet, NC, navigation dredging in H.R. 8997 (H. Rept. 118-580) and final FY 2025 budget.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4921

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Investigations) appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report in S. 4927 (S. Rept. 118-205) and final FY 2025 budget. Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Environmental Infrastructure) Work Plan appropriations in the amount proposed in S. 4921 (S. Rept. 118-205) to support Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Operation and Maintenance) appropriations for Lockwood Folly Inlet, NC, navigation dredging in H.R. 8997 (H. Rept. 118-580) and final FY 2025 budget.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4927

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Investigations) appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report in S. 4927 (S. Rept. 118-205) and final FY 2025 budget. Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Environmental Infrastructure) Work Plan appropriations in the amount proposed in S. 4921 (S. Rept. 118-205) to support Holden Beach stormwater mitigation project. Support for modification to North Carolina Section 5113 Environmental Infrastructure Authority in Section 340 of H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Support for beneficial placement of dredged sand material from Lockwood Folly Inlet in a manner that recognizes full and potential value of the dredged material.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4927

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Investigations) appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report in S. 4927 (S. Rept. 118-205) and final FY 2025 budget. Support for modification of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers policy to allow non-federal use of federal dredge material disposal areas in Section 116 of H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Support for beneficial placement of dredged sand material from Lockwood Folly Inlet in a manner that recognizes full and potential value of the dredged material.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4927

H.R. 8812118th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Operation and Maintenance) appropriations for Lockwood Folly Inlet, NC, navigation dredging. Support for modification of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers policy to allow non-federal use of federal dredge material disposal areas in H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Support for beneficial placement of dredged sand material from Lockwood Folly Inlet in a manner that recognizes full and potential value of the dredged material.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8812

H.R. 8812118th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2024

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: STEPHANIE MISSERT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for FY 2025 Energy and Water Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Investigations) appropriations for the Brunswick County Beaches (Holden Beach) General Reevaluation Report. Support for modification of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers policy to allow non-federal use of federal dredge material disposal areas in H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024. Support for beneficial placement of dredged sand material from Lockwood Folly Inlet in a manner that recognizes full and potential value of the dredged material.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8812

Source: Senate LDA

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