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Lobbying Spend
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Filings
42
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
2014–2023
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
Data Privacy Act of 2023
2023 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R.1165, Data Privacy Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions regarding executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Ensuring consumer and small business prosperity related to data privacy. Support FINTECH innovation, responsible regulations, and consumer protections. Support establishment of an open banking framework providing consumers and small businesses with greater access to their financial data. Support greater access to financial services and financial inclusion.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R.1165
Data Privacy Act of 2023
2023 · first_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R.1165, Data Privacy Act of 2023 (All sections of full text) Discussions regarding executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions. Ensuring consumer and small business prosperity related to data privacy. Support FINTECH innovation, responsible regulations, and consumer protections. Support establishment of an open banking framework providing consumers and small businesses with greater access to their financial data. Support greater access to financial services and financial inclusion.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R.1165
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
P.L.117-328/H.R.2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 Implementation of P.L.117-169/H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R.2617
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
P.L.117-328/H.R.2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 Implementation of P.L.117-169/H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R. 5376
American Data Privacy and Protection Act
2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions regarding executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions H.R. 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act Support fintech innovation and consumer protections Issues related to data privacy
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R. 8152
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
2022 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act/P.L.117-169 Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance FY23 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R. 5376
American Data Privacy and Protection Act
2022 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act Support fintech innovation and consumer protections Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses Issues related to data privacy
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R 8152
American Data Privacy and Protection Act
2022 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
H.R 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act Support fintech innovation and consumer protections Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses Issues related to data privacy
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R 8152
Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021
2022 · first_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored H.R.2954, Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R.2954
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
2021 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act (Title XIII, Committee on Ways and Means) S.1788, Restoring the IRS Act (All sections of full text) Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R.5376
Discussions involving H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act (Title XIII, Committee on Ways and Means) S.1788, Restoring the IRS Act (All sections of full text) Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: S.1788
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
2021 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act (Title XIII, Committee on Ways and Means) Discussions involving Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R.5376
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
2021 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Promote small business development and growth Support small business regulatory modernization Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R. 1319
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
2021 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Promote small business development and growth Support small business regulatory modernization Support small business and sharing economy financial literacy H.R. 1319/P.L. 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: H.R. 1319
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
2020 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses HR 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (All Sections of Full Text)
Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000
Matched citations: HR 133
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Free File program has made vital contributions to the public.
2020 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax systems and taxpayers H. Res 810, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Free File program has made vital contributions to the public
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: H. Res 810
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Free File program has made vital contributions to the public.
2020 · first_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax systems and taxpayers H. Res 810, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Free File program has made vital contributions to the public
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: H. Res 810
Keep Big Tech Out Of Finance Act
2019 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Support fintech innovation and consumer protections Promote financial health and literacy for small businesses HR 4813 - Keeping Big Tech Out of Finance Act
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: HR 4813
Great American Outdoors Act
2019 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers HR 1957: Taxpayer First Act of 2019 (All sections of full text) - Efforts in support of bill
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: HR 1957
Great American Outdoors Act
2019 · first_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers Legislation: HR 1957: Taxpayer First Act of 2019 (All sections of full text) - Efforts in support of bill
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: HR 1957
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act of 2017
2018 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers Legislation: HR 2901: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill. HR 3641: The Free File Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill. S. 3278: Protecting Taxpayers Act (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill. S. 3246: Taxpayer First Act of 2018 (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: HR 2901
Free File Permanence Act of 2017
2018 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers Legislation: HR 2901: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill. HR 3641: The Free File Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill. S. 3278: Protecting Taxpayers Act (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill. S. 3246: Taxpayer First Act of 2018 (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: HR 3641
Taxpayer First Act of 2018
2018 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers Legislation: HR 2901: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill. HR 3641: The Free File Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill. S. 3278: Protecting Taxpayers Act (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill. S. 3246: Taxpayer First Act of 2018 (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: S. 3246
Protecting Taxpayers Act
2018 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Free File Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers Legislation: HR 2901: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill. HR 3641: The Free File Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill. S. 3278: Protecting Taxpayers Act (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill. S. 3246: Taxpayer First Act of 2018 (All sections of full text.) - Efforts in support of bill.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: S. 3278
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act of 2017
2018 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Enhance Tax Administration & tax system integrity Support Tax Simplification and Voluntary Compliance Support IRS Taxpayer Assistance Programs, VITA and Free File Support strengthening anti-cyberfraud protections for tax system and taxpayers Legislation: HR 2901: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.) HR 3641: The Free File Permanence Act of 2017 (All sections of full text.) S. 3278: Protecting Taxpayers Act (All sections of full text.) S. 3246: Taxpayer First Act of 2018 (All sections of full text.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000
Matched citations: HR 2901
Source: Senate LDA