Lobbying Spend
—
Filings
7
Firms Hired
1
Active Period
2018–2019
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
HR 1595: SAFE Banking Act Adopting the principles in the SAFE Act constitutes the beginning of the work necessary to formulate responsible, fair and credible policies enabling states with legal cannabis to bank, track and tax their rapidly growing cannabis economies. Lawfully regulated and compliant businesses and service providers in the cannabis industry must have the same access to fundamental banking as other industries in the US.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: HR 1595
HR 1595: SAFE Banking Act Current US policy denies cannabis companies access to capital markets. Therefore, when these companies need to raise capital, they are left to rely on foreign financial markets to fuel their growth, which results in a lost opportunity for the US economy and for the growth and job creation that would otherwise be captured as a benefit to our country.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: HR 1595
HR 1595: SAFE Banking Act Current US policy denies cannabis companies access to capital markets. Therefore, when these companies need to raise capital, they are left to rely on foreign financial markets to fuel their growth, which results in a lost opportunity for the US economy and for the growth and job creation that would otherwise be captured as a benefit to our country.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: HR 1595
HR 1595: SAFE Banking Act Adopting the principles in the SAFE Act constitutes the beginning of the work necessary to formulate responsible, fair and credible policies enabling states with legal cannabis to bank, track and tax their rapidly growing cannabis economies. Lawfully regulated and compliant businesses and service providers in the cannabis industry must have the same access to fundamental banking as other industries in the US.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: HR 1595
HR 6043: Strengthening the Tenth Amendment through Entrusting States Act (STATES) Indicates that proceeds from state-compliant transactions shall not be deemed the proceeds of unlawful transactions thus addressing many of the financial obstacles created by federal prohibition.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: HR 6043
HR 6043: Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States Act (STATES) Indicates that proceeds from state-compliant transactions shall not be deemed the proceeds of unlawful transactions thus addressing many of the financial obstacles created by federal prohibition.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: HR 6043
HR 6043: Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States Act (STATES) Surgically removes cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act for those states that have cannabis programs - it lets the state programs dictate what is permitted and what is not. Amends definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act to no longer include industrial hemp. Restricts employment to workers over 18; cant distribute or sell to anyone under 21 except for medical purposes. Prohibits distribution of marijuana at transportation facilities such as rest areas and truck stops.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: HR 6043
HR 6043: Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States Act (STATES) Indicates that proceeds from state-compliant transactions shall not be deemed the proceeds of unlawful transactions thus addressing many of the financial obstacles created by federal prohibition.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $5,000
Matched citations: HR 6043
HR 6043: Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States Act (STATES) Surgically removes cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act for those states that have cannabis programs - it lets the state programs dictate what is permitted and what is not. Amends definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act to no longer include industrial hemp. Restricts employment to workers over 18; cant distribute or sell to anyone under 21 except for medical purposes. Prohibits distribution of marijuana at transportation facilities such as rest areas and truck stops.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $5,000
Matched citations: HR 6043
HR 6043: Strengthening the Tenth Amendment through Entrusting States Act (STATES) Indicates that proceeds from state-compliant transactions shall not be deemed the proceeds of unlawful transactions thus addressing many of the financial obstacles created by federal prohibition.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $5,000
Matched citations: HR 6043
Source: Senate LDA