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Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 2172 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) S 1058 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Discussions involving hospice proposals Discussions related to implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and effects on the long-term care pharmacy industry Monitored H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Monitored Further Continuing Approprations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored Health Care Price Transparency Act proposals Monitored discussions involving Medicaid access rule
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UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products Monitored discussions involving international taxation Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars
Source: Senate LDA
| MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE |
| 62 |
| 2007–2022 |
| HSBC TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES (USA) INC. | 55 | 2007–2021 |
| INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION | 52 | 2013–2025 |
| RIO TINTO SERVICES, INC. | 52 | 2010–2024 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | 49 | 2006–2021 |
| BROADCAST MUSIC INC | 47 | 2011–2024 |
| AON | 44 | 2009–2019 |
| UNIVERSAL CORPORATION | 44 | 2016–2025 |
| INTUIT, INC. AND AFFILIATES (F.K.A. INTUIT, INC.) | 42 | 2014–2023 |
| REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION | 42 | 2011–2021 |
| ANADARKO | 40 | 2009–2019 |
| BANK POLICY INSTITUTE | 40 | 2010–2021 |
| ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION (ESA) | 39 | 2005–2016 |
| NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | 38 | 2006–2018 |
| RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) | 32 | 2017–2025 |
| LAFARGEHOLCIM (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HOLCIM (U S ) INC ) | 31 | 2007–2015 |
| WALKER & DUNLOP, INC. | 30 | 2017–2024 |
| HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL | 29 | 2019–2025 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | 27 | 2013–2019 |
| THE KROGER CO. | 27 | 2020–2025 |
| ASSURANT, INC. | 24 | 2010–2015 |
| BALLANTYNE BRANDS LLC | 24 | 2013–2018 |
| METLIFE | 23 | 2007–2012 |
| EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOPERATIVE, INC. | 22 | 2018–2023 |
| PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE INSTITUTE | 22 | 2017–2022 |
| CALPORTLAND CORPORATION | 19 | 2021–2025 |
| SQUARE, INC. | 18 | 2015–2020 |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | 17 | 2012–2016 |
| AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE | 16 | 2009–2014 |
| SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC. | 15 | 2005–2009 |
| NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION | 14 | 2022–2025 |
| SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES | 14 | 2006–2010 |
| THE CHUBB CORPORATION | 13 | 2013–2015 |
| WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA, INC | 13 | 2017–2019 |
| CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC | 12 | 2016–2019 |
| ODS TECHNOLOGIES L.P. D/B/A TVG NETWORK | 12 | 2011–2013 |
| BNP PARIBAS US WHOLESALE HOLDINGS, CORP. | 11 | 2018–2021 |
| TECHNOLOGY NETWORK (AKA TECHNET) | 10 | 2023–2025 |
| FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION | 9 | 2006–2008 |
| POKER PLAYERS ALLIANCE | 9 | 2009–2010 |
| SIEMENS CORPORATION | 9 | 2009–2014 |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 9 | 2021–2022 |
| GVB BIOPHARMA | 8 | 2020–2022 |
| NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION | 8 | 2007–2009 |
| BRISTOL-MEYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | 7 | 2006–2008 |
| TRAVEL TECH: THE TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION | 7 | 2020–2021 |
| MCNEELY PIGOTT & FOX PUBLIC RELATIONS | 5 | 2006–2012 |
| PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION | 5 | 2019 |
| RISE, INC. | 5 | 2021 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-BATTELLE LLC | 5 | 2005–2007 |
| BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON | 4 | 2007–2008 |
| CHARM INDUSTRIAL | 4 | 2024 |
| INGRAM INDUSTRIES, INC. | 4 | 2021 |
| LCR CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC | 4 | 2016–2021 |
| MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | 4 | 2013–2014 |
| MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION | 4 | 2008 |
| OPEN SOURCE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION | 4 | 2014 |
| WCG CLINICAL, INC. | 4 | 2021 |
| BELL SOUTH CORP | 3 | 2005–2006 |
| BRYCE CORPORATION | 3 | 2016 |
| DISH NETWORK LLC | 3 | 2015 |
| NETWORK FOR INVESTOR ACTION AND PROTECTION | 3 | 2010 |
| PATIENTS RISING NOW | 3 | 2023 |
| PROJECT ON PREDATORY STUDENT LENDING | 3 | 2024–2025 |
| QUINCE | 3 | 2024–2025 |
| SCOTCH WHISKY ASSOCIATION | 3 | 2021 |
| SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT | 3 | 2005–2009 |
| VONAGE | 3 | 2007 |
| XCEL ENERGY | 3 | 2005–2010 |
| AB STAFFING SOLUTIONS LLC | 2 | 2016–2017 |
| CITY OF CASTLE PINES | 2 | 2024 |
| CITY OF EASTVALE | 2 | 2024 |
| FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORP | 2 | 2005 |
| GAIN CAPITAL GROUP | 2 | 2009–2010 |
| OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES | 2 | 2005–2006 |
| PARALLEL BRANDS INC | 2 | 2018 |
| SOMERS VILLAGE & TOWN | 2 | 2024 |
| VILLAGE OF MOUNT PLEASANT TOURISM COMMISSION | 2 | 2024 |
| AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY | 1 | 2006 |
| CLIFFS NATURAL RESOURCES INC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC ) | 1 | 2012 |
| ELECTRIC POWER BOARD OF CHATTANOOGA | 1 | 2019 |
| FOX CORPORATION | 1 | 2025 |
| LUIS A FERRE FOUNDATION INC (MUSEO DE ARTE DE PONCE) | 1 | 2006 |
| MIRADOR FINANCIAL INC. | 1 | 2016 |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. | 1 | 2025 |
| MR. MANAR ZARROUG | 1 | 2022 |
| NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELING | 1 | 2007 |
| NATIONAL STRATEGIES, LLC ON BEHALF OF ROMEO POWER, INC | 1 | 2021 |
| NUCLEAR ENERGY INSTITUTE | 1 | 2006 |
| OPEN INVENTION NETWORK LLC | 1 | 2012 |
| SOLARCITY CORP. | 1 | 2015 |
| THE SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE, LLC | 1 | 2020 |
| TRAVELERS COMPANIES INC & SUBSIDIARIES | 1 | 2019 |
| X-PRIZE FOUNDATION | 1 | 2010 |
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 1521 DOC Access Act of 2025 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Discussions pertaining to improving access to oral health to underserved and vulnerable populations Discussions pertaining to the expansion of dental coverage across federal health programs Discussions pertaining to access to dental benefits under Medicaid Discussions involving supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage Discussions involving executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commmissions Discussions involving fluoride and drinking water Monitored discussions involving proposed legislation to address health workforce shortages
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: CSX CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions pertaining to corporate state and local tax (SALT) policies Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions pertaining to truck size and weight Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Monitored congressional funding for disaster relief Monitored discussions involving freight labor agreements
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Discussions involving improving access to primary health care Discussion involving expanding the health care workforce Discussions pertaining to compliance with exisiting hospital transparency requirements Discussions pertaining to transparency into state directed payments Discussions involving improving price transparency in health care services Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions involving enhanced premium tax credit Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) PL 118-158 American Relief Act, 2025 (Division C - Health) Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surpise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Discussions involving improving access to primary health care Discussion involving expanding the health care workforce Discussions pertaining to compliance with exisiting hospital transparency requirements Discussions pertaining to transparency into state directed payments Discussions involving improving price transparency in health care services Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions involving enhanced premium tax credit Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) PL 118-158 American Relief Act, 2025 (Division C - Health) Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surpise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: THE KROGER CO. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions relating to the Farm Bill Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 Discussions involving appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Monitored discussions involving promotion of the use of propane
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: THE KROGER CO. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions relating to the Farm Bill Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: THE KROGER CO. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions relating to the Farm Bill Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: THE KROGER CO. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions relating to the Farm Bill Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions involving agriculture
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; discussions involving Medicare and Medicaid Discussions involving proposed legislation requiring new National Provider Identifier (NPI) policies Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Discussions involving proposed changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital program Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Discussions involving GME reform proposals impacting Medicare reimbursement to teaching hospitals HR 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (all sections of full text) PL 118-158 American Relief Act, 2025 (Division C - Health) Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legisation on CMS action
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions relating to industry production incentives Monitored HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; issues related to production tax incentives Monitored discussions regarding international tax
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions involving health care Discussions involving improving access to primary health care Discussion involving expanding the health care workforce Discussions pertaining to compliance with exisiting hospital transparency requirements Discussions pertaining to transparency into state directed payments Discussions involving improving price transparency in health care services Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions involving enhanced premium tax credit Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) PL 118-158 American Relief Act, 2025 (Division C - Health) Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surpise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: THE KROGER CO. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; discussions involving tax reform
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions relating to health care HR 1521 DOC Access Act of 2025 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions pertaining to improving access to oral health to underserved and vulnerable populations Discussions pertaining to the expansion of dental coverage across federal health programs Discussions pertaining to access to dental benefits under Medicaid Discussions involving supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage Discussions involving executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commmissions Discussions involving fluoride and drinking water Monitored discussions involving proposed legislation to address health workforce shortages
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: PROJECT ON PREDATORY STUDENT LENDING · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Discussions involving 34 CFR Section 685.401, Borrower Defense to Repayment Discussions involving S. 994, the PROTECT Students Act of 2025 Monitored discussions involving reintroduction of the College Cost Reduction Act
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: CSX CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions pertaining to corporate state and local tax (SALT) policies Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions pertaining to truck size and weight Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act Monitored congressional funding for disaster relief Monitored discussions involving freight labor agreements
DOC Access Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 1521 DOC Access Act of 2025 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Discussions pertaining to improving access to oral health to underserved and vulnerable populations Discussions pertaining to the expansion of dental coverage across federal health programs Discussions pertaining to access to dental benefits under Medicaid Discussions involving supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage Discussions involving executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commmissions Discussions involving fluoride and drinking water Monitored discussions involving proposed legislation to address health workforce shortages
DOC Access Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions relating to health care HR 1521 DOC Access Act of 2025 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions pertaining to improving access to oral health to underserved and vulnerable populations Discussions pertaining to the expansion of dental coverage across federal health programs Discussions pertaining to access to dental benefits under Medicaid Discussions involving supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage Discussions involving fluoride and drinking water Monitored discussions involving enhanced premium tax credits Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored discussions involving proposed legislation to address health workforce shortages
DOC Access Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions relating to health care HR 1521 DOC Access Act of 2025 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions pertaining to improving access to oral health to underserved and vulnerable populations Discussions pertaining to the expansion of dental coverage across federal health programs Discussions pertaining to access to dental benefits under Medicaid Discussions involving supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage Discussions involving fluoride and drinking water Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commmissions Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored discussions involving proposed legislation to address health workforce shortages
DOC Access Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions relating to health care HR 1521 DOC Access Act of 2025 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions pertaining to improving access to oral health to underserved and vulnerable populations Discussions pertaining to the expansion of dental coverage across federal health programs Discussions pertaining to access to dental benefits under Medicaid Discussions involving supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage Discussions involving executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commmissions Discussions involving fluoride and drinking water Monitored discussions involving proposed legislation to address health workforce shortages
Discussions involving market access Monitored HR 1743 UNITED Act Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies
Discussions involving market access Monitored HR 1743 UNITED Act Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies
Discussions involving market access Monitored HR 1743 UNITED Act Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies
Discussions involving market access Monitored HR 1743 UNITED Act Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies
SECURE Notarization Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
SECURE Notarization Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
SECURE Notarization Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
SECURE Notarization Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
VA Home Loan Program Reform Act
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
VA Home Loan Program Reform Act
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored discussions involving nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
Client: RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 2172 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) S 1058 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Discussions involving hospice proposals Discussions related to implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and effects on the long-term care pharmacy industry Monitored H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Monitored Further Continuing Approprations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored Health Care Price Transparency Act proposals Monitored discussions involving Medicaid access rule
Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; discussions involving Medicare and Medicaid Discussions involving proposed legislation requiring new National Provider Identifier (NPI) policies Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Discussions involving proposed changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital program Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Discussions involving GME reform proposals impacting Medicare reimbursement to teaching hospitals HR 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (all sections of full text) Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legisation on CMS action
Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving proposed legislation requiring new National Provider Identifier (NPI) policies Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Discussions involving proposed changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital program Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization HR 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (all sections of full text) PL 118-158 American Relief Act, 2025 (Division C - Health) Monitored discussions involving GME reform proposals impacting Medicare reimbursement to teaching hospitals Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legisation on CMS action
Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; discussions involving Medicare and Medicaid Discussions involving proposed legislation requiring new National Provider Identifier (NPI) policies Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Discussions involving proposed changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital program Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Discussions involving GME reform proposals impacting Medicare reimbursement to teaching hospitals HR 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (all sections of full text) PL 118-158 American Relief Act, 2025 (Division C - Health) Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legisation on CMS action
Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving proposed legislation requiring new National Provider Identifier (NPI) policies Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Discussions involving proposed changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital program Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization HR 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (all sections of full text) PL 118-158 American Relief Act, 2025 (Division C - Health) Monitored discussions involving GME reform proposals impacting Medicare reimbursement to teaching hospitals Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legisation on CMS action
Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; discussions involving Medicare and Medicaid Discussions involving proposed legislation requiring new National Provider Identifier (NPI) policies Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Discussions involving proposed changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital program Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization HR 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (all sections of full text) Monitored discussions involving GME reform proposals impacting Medicare reimbursement to teaching hospitals Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legisation on CMS action
VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Housing Supply Frameworks Act
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Housing Supply Frameworks Act
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Housing Supply Frameworks Act
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions involving H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions involving health care Discussions pertaining to transparency into state directed payments Discussions involving enhanced premium tax credit Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored discussions involving expanding the health care workforce Monitored discussions pertaining to compliance with exisiting hospital transparency requirements Monitored discussions involving improving price transparency in health care services Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surpise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; discussions involving Medicare and Medicaid Discussions involving proposed legislation requiring new National Provider Identifier (NPI) policies Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Discussions involving proposed changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital program Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization HR 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (all sections of full text) Monitored discussions involving GME reform proposals impacting Medicare reimbursement to teaching hospitals Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legisation on CMS action
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Client: AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions relating to health care HR 1521 DOC Access Act of 2025 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions pertaining to improving access to oral health to underserved and vulnerable populations Discussions pertaining to the expansion of dental coverage across federal health programs Discussions pertaining to access to dental benefits under Medicaid Discussions involving supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage Discussions involving fluoride and drinking water Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commmissions Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored discussions involving proposed legislation to address health workforce shortages
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Client: INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating National Mediation Board
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Client: THE KROGER CO. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions relating to the Farm Bill Discussions related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions involving agriculture
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Client: INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating National Mediation Board
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Client: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 P.L. 119-21 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Title VII - Finance, Subtitle A - Tax) Monitored H.R. 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to energy Monitored discussions involving promotion of the use of propane
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Client: THE KROGER CO. · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions relating to the Farm Bill Discussions related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions involving agriculture
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions involving health care Discussions pertaining to transparency into state directed payments Discussions involving enhanced premium tax credit Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored discussions involving expanding the health care workforce Monitored discussions pertaining to compliance with exisiting hospital transparency requirements Monitored discussions involving improving price transparency in health care services Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surpise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; discussions involving Medicare and Medicaid Discussions involving proposed legislation requiring new National Provider Identifier (NPI) policies Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Discussions involving proposed changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital program Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Discussions involving GME reform proposals impacting Medicare reimbursement to teaching hospitals HR 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (all sections of full text) Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legisation on CMS action
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Client: AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions relating to health care HR 1521 DOC Access Act of 2025 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions pertaining to improving access to oral health to underserved and vulnerable populations Discussions pertaining to the expansion of dental coverage across federal health programs Discussions pertaining to access to dental benefits under Medicaid Discussions involving supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage Discussions involving fluoride and drinking water Monitored discussions involving enhanced premium tax credits Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored discussions involving proposed legislation to address health workforce shortages
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Client: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 P.L. 119-21 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Title VII - Finance, Subtitle A - Tax) Monitored H.R. 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to energy Monitored discussions involving promotion of the use of propane
Homeowners’ Defense Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Homeowners’ Defense Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
Client: RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 2172 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) S 1058 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Discussions involving hospice proposals Discussions related to implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and effects on the long-term care pharmacy industry Monitored H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Monitored Further Continuing Approprations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored Health Care Price Transparency Act proposals Monitored discussions involving Medicaid access rule
Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Housing Supply Frameworks Act
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Housing Supply Frameworks Act
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Housing Supply Frameworks Act
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions involving H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client: NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act of 2025
Client: UNIVERSAL CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving S. 2958, a bill to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act Monitored discussions regarding tariffs and trade Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act of 2025
Client: UNIVERSAL CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions related to the Department of State Discussions involving S. 2958, a bill to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act Monitored discussions regarding tariffs and trade Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
PROTECT Students Act of 2025
Client: PROJECT ON PREDATORY STUDENT LENDING · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Discussions involving 34 CFR Section 685.401, Borrower Defense to Repayment Discussions involving S. 994, the PROTECT Students Act of 2025 Monitored discussions involving reintroduction of the College Cost Reduction Act
PROTECT Students Act of 2025
Client: PROJECT ON PREDATORY STUDENT LENDING · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving 34 CFR Section 685.401, Borrower Defense to Repayment Discussions involving S. 994, the PROTECT Students Act of 2025 Discussions involving disaster relief Monitored discussions involving reintroduction of the College Cost Reduction Act
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored discussions involving nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Client: HCA · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored discussions involving nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2021
Client: CALPORTLAND CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving Buy Clean and Buy America Monitored discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored H.R. 1534, the IMPACT Act Monitored discussions related to heavy-duty vehicle weight regulations Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored proposed GSA building standards Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2021
Client: CALPORTLAND CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored Buy Clean and Buy America Monitored discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored H.R. 1534, the IMPACT Act Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2021
Client: CALPORTLAND CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving Buy Clean and Buy America Monitored discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored H.R. 1534, the IMPACT Act Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2021
Client: CALPORTLAND CORPORATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Monitored Buy Clean and Buy America Monitored discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored H.R. 1534, the IMPACT Act Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act
Client: INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
HR 10318 Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving aviation safety Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving VA Home Loan Loss Mitigation Discussions involving S. 3728, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2024 Discussions involving S. 2587 / H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2024 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 8647, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving S. 3728, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2024 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored S. 1514 / H.R. 3170, the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2023 Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Client: HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
Discussions involving H.R. 8647, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving S. 3728, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2024 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored S. 1688 / H.R. 3507, the Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Act Monitored H.R. 5761, the Opportunity Zones Transparency, Extension, and Improvement Act Monitored S. 1514 / H.R. 3170, the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2023 Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Monitored the Farm Bill Reauthorization
Monitored legislation related to labor in agriculture
Discussions involving S. 2958, a bill to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act Monitored discussions regarding tariffs and trade Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored discussions involving privacy legislation Monitored discussions involving antitrust legislation
Discussions relating to industry production incentives Monitored PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; issues related to production tax incentives Monitored discussions regarding international tax
Discussions involving market access Monitored HR 1743 UNITED Act Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies
Discussions regarding judicial site blocking Discussions involving copyright Discussions involving artificial intelligence
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products Monitored discussions involving international taxation Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine
Discussions involving regulation of disposable vaping products Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors Discussions involving illicit Chinese vapor products Monitored discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations Monitored Food and Drug Administration activity on modified risk product applications Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions regarding tariffs and duty drawback on tobacco products
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 P.L. 119-21 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Title VII - Finance, Subtitle A - Tax) Monitored H.R. 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to energy Monitored discussions involving promotion of the use of propane
Discussions involving S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions relating to the Farm Bill Discussions related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions involving agriculture
Monitored discussions related to credit card swipe fees
Discussions relating to privacy legislation Discussions involving pricing transparency Monitored discussions involving organized retail crime
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving Air Traffic Control modernization Monitored FAA Reauthorization Monitored age limitations for pilots and pilot training hour requirements
Monitored H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating National Mediation Board
Discussions involving aviation safety Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Discussions pertaining to pilot certificate accessibility Discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions involving health care Discussions pertaining to transparency into state directed payments Discussions involving enhanced premium tax credit Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored discussions involving expanding the health care workforce Monitored discussions pertaining to compliance with exisiting hospital transparency requirements Monitored discussions involving improving price transparency in health care services Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surpise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; discussions involving Medicare and Medicaid Discussions involving proposed legislation requiring new National Provider Identifier (NPI) policies Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Discussions involving proposed changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital program Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization HR 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (all sections of full text) Monitored discussions involving GME reform proposals impacting Medicare reimbursement to teaching hospitals Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legisation on CMS action
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored issues pertaining to cargo theft from railroads
Discussions pertaining to corporate state and local tax (SALT) policies Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions pertaining to truck size and weight Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Discussions involving pending business transactions Monitored PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act Monitored congressional funding for disaster relief Monitored discussions involving freight labor agreements
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CALPORTLAND CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored Buy Clean and Buy America Monitored discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored H.R. 1534, the IMPACT Act Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions relating to health care HR 1521 DOC Access Act of 2025 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions pertaining to improving access to oral health to underserved and vulnerable populations Discussions pertaining to the expansion of dental coverage across federal health programs Discussions pertaining to access to dental benefits under Medicaid Discussions involving supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage Discussions involving fluoride and drinking water Monitored discussions involving enhanced premium tax credits Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored discussions involving proposed legislation to address health workforce shortages
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · 1A
Discussions related to Farm Bill Reauthorization
Monitored legislation related to labor in agriculture
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products Monitored discussions involving international taxation Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · 1A
Discussions related to credit card swipe fees
Discussions relating to privacy legislation Discussions involving organized retail crime Monitored discussions involving pending business transacations
Monitored discussions involving tax reform
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving P.L. 119-31, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 2495, the Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 2651, the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored S. 2719, the Yes in God's Back Yard Act Monitored H.R. 827, the Homeowners' Defense Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products Monitored discussions involving international taxation Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine
Discussions involving regulation of disposable vaping products Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors Discussions involving illicit Chinese vapor products Monitored discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations Monitored Food and Drug Administration activity on modified risk product applications Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Discussions involving appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 P.L. 119-21 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Title VII - Finance, Subtitle A - Tax) Monitored H.R. 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to energy Monitored discussions involving promotion of the use of propane
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CALPORTLAND CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored Buy Clean and Buy America Monitored discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored H.R. 1534, the IMPACT Act Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions regarding judicial site blocking Discussions involving copyright Discussions involving artificial intelligence
Monitored discussions involving privacy legislation Monitored discussions involving antitrust legislation
Discussions relating to industry production incentives Monitored PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; issues related to production tax incentives Monitored discussions regarding international tax
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving corporate state and local tax (SALT) policies
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions involving health care Discussions pertaining to transparency into state directed payments Discussions involving enhanced premium tax credit Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored discussions involving expanding the health care workforce Monitored discussions pertaining to compliance with exisiting hospital transparency requirements Monitored discussions involving improving price transparency in health care services Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surpise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products Monitored discussions involving international taxation Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars
Discussions related to Farm Bill Reauthorization
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; discussions involving tax reform
Discussions relating to the Farm Bill Discussions related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions involving agriculture
Discussions related to credit card swipe fees
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions relating to health care HR 1521 DOC Access Act of 2025 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions pertaining to improving access to oral health to underserved and vulnerable populations Discussions pertaining to the expansion of dental coverage across federal health programs Discussions pertaining to access to dental benefits under Medicaid Discussions involving supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage Discussions involving fluoride and drinking water Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commmissions Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored discussions involving proposed legislation to address health workforce shortages
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving aviation safety Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Disucssions pertaining to pilot certificate accessibility Discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries
Discussions involving Air Traffic Control modernization Monitored FAA Reauthorization Monitored age limitations for pilots and pilot training hour requirements
Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating National Mediation Board
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions pertaining to corporate state and local tax (SALT) policies Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions pertaining to truck size and weight Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Discussions involving pending business transactions Monitored PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act Monitored congressional funding for disaster relief Monitored discussions involving freight labor agreements
Monitored issues pertaining to cargo theft from railroads
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · 1A
Discussions related to Farm Bill Reauthorization
Monitored legislation related to labor in agriculture
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products Monitored discussions involving international taxation Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · 1A
Discussions relating to the Farm Bill Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Discussions related to credit card swipe fees
Discussions relating to privacy legislation Discussions involving organized retail crime Monitored discussions involving pending business transacations
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · RR
Issues pertaining to food and nutrition policies
Issues pertaining to food and nutrition policies
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions related to Farm Bill Reauthorization
Monitored legislation related to labor in agriculture
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products Monitored discussions involving international taxation Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions relating to the Farm Bill Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions involving agriculture
Discussions related to credit card swipe fees
Discussions relating to privacy legislation Monitored discussions involving organized retail crime
PROJECT ON PREDATORY STUDENT LENDING via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Discussions involving 34 CFR Section 685.401, Borrower Defense to Repayment Discussions involving S. 994, the PROTECT Students Act of 2025 Monitored discussions involving reintroduction of the College Cost Reduction Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CALPORTLAND CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving Buy Clean and Buy America Monitored discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored H.R. 1534, the IMPACT Act Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions involving health care Discussions involving improving access to primary health care Discussion involving expanding the health care workforce Discussions pertaining to compliance with exisiting hospital transparency requirements Discussions pertaining to transparency into state directed payments Discussions involving improving price transparency in health care services Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions involving enhanced premium tax credit Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) PL 118-158 American Relief Act, 2025 (Division C - Health) Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surpise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; discussions involving Medicare and Medicaid Discussions involving proposed legislation requiring new National Provider Identifier (NPI) policies Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Discussions involving proposed changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital program Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Discussions involving GME reform proposals impacting Medicare reimbursement to teaching hospitals HR 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (all sections of full text) PL 118-158 American Relief Act, 2025 (Division C - Health) Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legisation on CMS action
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Disussions regarding juidicial site blocking Discussions involving copyright Discussions involving artificial intelligence
Monitored discussions involving privacy legislation Monitored discussions involving antitrust legislation
Discussions relating to industry production incentives Monitored HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; issues related to production tax incentives Monitored discussions regarding international tax
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products Monitored discussions involving international taxation Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine
Discussions involving regulation of disposable vaping products Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors Discussions involving illicit Chinese vapor products Monitored discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations Monitored Food and Drug Administration activity on modified risk product applications Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving aviation safety Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Disucssions pertaining to pilot certificate accessibility Discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries
Monitored FAA Reauthorization Monitored age limitations for pilots and pilot training hour requirements
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions relating to health care HR 1521 DOC Access Act of 2025 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions pertaining to improving access to oral health to underserved and vulnerable populations Discussions pertaining to the expansion of dental coverage across federal health programs Discussions pertaining to access to dental benefits under Medicaid Discussions involving supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage Discussions involving executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commmissions Discussions involving fluoride and drinking water Monitored discussions involving proposed legislation to address health workforce shortages
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions pertaining to corporate state and local tax (SALT) policies Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions pertaining to truck size and weight Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act Monitored congressional funding for disaster relief Monitored discussions involving freight labor agreements
Discussions pertaining to cargo theft from railroads
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TECHNOLOGY NETWORK (AKA TECHNET) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions relating to privacy legislation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 Discussions involving appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 P.L. 119-21 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Title VII - Finance, Subtitle A - Tax) Monitored discussions involving promotion of the use of propane
Discussions involving National Defense Authorization legislation for Fiscal Year 2026
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving S. 1921, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored H.R. 2362 / S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 3694 / S. 1932, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2025 Monitored S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2840 / S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FOX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · RR
Issues pertaining to media ownership, tax, and programming
PROJECT ON PREDATORY STUDENT LENDING via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving 34 CFR Section 685.401, Borrower Defense to Repayment Discussions involving S. 994, the PROTECT Students Act of 2025 Discussions involving disaster relief Monitored discussions involving reintroduction of the College Cost Reduction Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 Discussions involving appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Monitored discussions involving promotion of the use of propane
Discussions involving National Defense Authorization legislation for Fiscal Year 2026
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CALPORTLAND CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving Buy Clean and Buy America Monitored discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored H.R. 1534, the IMPACT Act Monitored discussions related to heavy-duty vehicle weight regulations Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored proposed GSA building standards Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · 1A
Discussions involving H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Discussions involving improving access to primary health care Discussion involving expanding the health care workforce Discussions pertaining to compliance with exisiting hospital transparency requirements Discussions pertaining to transparency into state directed payments Discussions involving improving price transparency in health care services Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions involving enhanced premium tax credit Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) PL 118-158 American Relief Act, 2025 (Division C - Health) Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surpise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 1521 DOC Access Act of 2025 (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Discussions pertaining to improving access to oral health to underserved and vulnerable populations Discussions pertaining to the expansion of dental coverage across federal health programs Discussions pertaining to access to dental benefits under Medicaid Discussions involving supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage Discussions involving executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commmissions Discussions involving fluoride and drinking water Monitored discussions involving proposed legislation to address health workforce shortages
Discussions related to dental loss ratio Discussion related to Medicare supplemental benefits Monitored implementation of PL 116-327 Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020 Monitored discussions related to the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions relating to industry production incentives Monitored discussions regarding international tax
Discussions involving market access Monitored HR 1743 UNITED Act Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies
Disussions regarding site blocking Discussions involving copyright Discussions involving artificial intelligence
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions relating to the Farm Bill Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Discussions related to credit card swipe fees
Discussions relating to privacy legislation Discussions inv0lving organized retail crime Monitored discussions involving pending business transacations
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions related to Farm Bill Reauthorization
Monitored legislation related to labor in agriculture
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products Monitored discussions involving international taxation Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products Monitored discussions involving international taxation Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine
Discussions involving regulation of disposable vaping products Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors Discussions involving illicit Chinese vapor products Monitored discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations Monitored Food and Drug Administration activity on modified risk product applications Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving VA home loan loss mitigation Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored legislation related to homeowners' insurance for catastrophic events Monitored S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act Monitored H.R. 1777, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
QUINCE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · 1T
Discussions involving de minimus shipping
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving aviation safety Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Disucssions pertaining to pilot certificate accessibility Discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries
Monitored FAA Reauthorization Monitored age limitations for pilots and pilot training hour requirements
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 2172 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) S 1058 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Discussions involving hospice proposals Discussions related to implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and effects on the long-term care pharmacy industry Monitored H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Monitored Further Continuing Approprations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored Health Care Price Transparency Act proposals Monitored discussions involving Medicaid access rule
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions involving H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Discussions involving improving access to primary health care Discussion involving expanding the health care workforce Discussions pertaining to compliance with exisiting hospital transparency requirements Discussions pertaining to transparency into state directed payments Discussions involving improving price transparency in health care services Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions involving enhanced premium tax credit Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) PL 118-158 American Relief Act, 2025 (Division C - Health) Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surpise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions pertaining to corporate state and local tax (SALT) policies Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions pertaining to truck size and weight Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Monitored congressional funding for disaster relief Monitored discussions involving freight labor agreements
Discussions pertaining to cargo theft from railroads
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TECHNOLOGY NETWORK (AKA TECHNET) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussions relating to privacy legislation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RIO TINTO SERVICES INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Discussions involving P.L. 118-155, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 H.R. 1351, the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Discussions involving mining permitting and critical minerals development Discussions related to P.L. 115-232, the Defense Production Act Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions involving enhanced premium tax credit Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
RIO TINTO SERVICES INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving P.L. 118-155, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 H.R. 1351, the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Discussions involving mining permitting and critical minerals development Discussions related to P.L. 115-232, the Defense Production Act Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
PROJECT ON PREDATORY STUDENT LENDING via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving S. 5108, the Parent PLUS Parity Act Discussions involving 34 CFR Section 685.401, Borrower Defense to Repayment Discussions involving disaster relief Monitored H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving H.R. 8647, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving S. 3728, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2024 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored S. 1688 / H.R. 3507, the Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Act Monitored H.R. 5761, the Opportunity Zones Transparency, Extension, and Improvement Act Monitored S. 1514 / H.R. 3170, the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2023 Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CALPORTLAND CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions about tariffs
Discussions involving climate, Buy Clean, and Buy America policies Discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored S. 1863 / H.R. 8957, the PROVE IT Act of 2024 Monitored the implementation of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored proposed GSA building standards Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored proposed EPA environmental regulations Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions related to dental loss ratio Monitored implementation of P.L. 116-327 Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020 Monitored discussions related to the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 Monitored discussions related to Medicare supplemental benefits
S 4357 Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 3843 Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) HR 1385 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) S 1424 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(support) S 862 Restoring America's Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act (all sections of full text) HR 1342 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 570 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1422 SMILED Act (all sections of full text) Monitored Further Continuing Approprations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 Monitored S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act Monitored S 4518 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2024 Monitored HR 8702 Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2024 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored FAA Reauthorization Monitored age limitations for pilots and pilot training hour requirements
HR 10318 Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving aviation safety Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored issues related to cargo theft from railroads
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored congressional funding for disaster relief Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored discussions involving tax policy negotiations
S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Discussions involving hospice proposals Discussions related to implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and affects on the long-term care pharmacy industry Monitored Further Continuing Approprations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored legislation related to labor in agriculture.
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products. Monitored discussions involving international taxation. Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
Discussions related to Farm Bill Reauthorization.
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions relating to industry production incentives. Monitored discussions regarding international tax.
Discussions regarding judicial site blocking. Discussions involving copyright. Discussions involving artificial intelligence.
Monitored discussions involving privacy legislation. Monitored discussions involving antitrust legislation.
QUINCE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving de minimis shipping.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions involving appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025. Monitored discussions involving promotion of the use of propane.
Discussions involving National Defense Authorization legislation for Fiscal Year 2025
H.R.1623, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to exclude certain propane storage facilities from certain chemical security standards under the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes (All sections of full text)
CHARM INDUSTRIAL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Discussions pertaining to biomass incentives in 45Q
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Discussions relating to copyright. Discussions regarding songwriter compensation from public performance.
H.R.7913, Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024 (All sections of full text) Discussions related to artificial intelligence and copyright. Monitored issues related to data privacy.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored discussions involving tax reform.
Discussions relating to privacy legislation. Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
Discussions regarding the FY 2025 Appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text) Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors. Monitored discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations. Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
TECHNOLOGY NETWORK (AKA TECHNET) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussions relating to privacy legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
QUINCE via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · RR
Discussions involving import duties.
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · 3A
Discussions regarding judicial site blocking. Discussions involving copyright. Discussions involving artificial intelligence.
Monitored discussions involving privacy legislation. Monitored discussions involving antitrust legislation.
Discussions involving market access.
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions regarding site blocking. Discussions involving copyright. Discussions involving artificial intelligence.
Monitored discussions involving pandemic risk insurance.
Monitored issues involving labor negotiations.
RIO TINTO SERVICES INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving S. 2781 / H.R. 7779, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 H.R. 1351, the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Discussions involving mining permitting and critical minerals development Discussions related to P.L. 115-232, the Defense Production Act Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions involving H.R. 8647, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving S. 3728, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2024 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored S. 1514 / H.R. 3170, the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2023 Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CALPORTLAND CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions about tariffs
Discussions involving climate, Buy Clean, and Buy America policies Discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored S. 1863 / H.R. 8957, the PROVE IT Act of 2024 Monitored the implementation of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored proposed GSA building standards Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored proposed EPA environmental regulations Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
BROADCAST MUSIC INC via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions relating to copyright. Discussions regarding songwriter compensation from public performance.
H.R.7913, Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024 (All sections of full text) Discussions related to artificial intelligence and copyright. Monitored issues related to data privacy.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored FAA Reauthorization Monitored age limitations for pilots and pilot training hour requirements
Discussions involving aviation safety Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries
Filing targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HCA via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) HR 8246 Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
CSX CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act
Monitored issues related to cargo theft from railroads
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CHARM INDUSTRIAL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions pertaining to biomass incentives in 45Q
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RESCARE INC (DBA BRIGHTSPRING HEALTH SERVICES) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act; provisions pertaining to Use of Funds for Employment and Training Activities Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime
Monitored discussions involving tax policy negotiations
S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Discussions related to implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and affects on the long-term care pharmacy industry Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions related to dental loss ratio Monitored implementation of P.L. 116-327 Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020 Monitored discussions related to the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 Monitored discussions related to Medicare supplemental benefits
S 4357 Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 7702 Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text) S 754 Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text) HR 3843 Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) HR 1385 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) S 1424 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(support) S 862 Restoring America's Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act (all sections of full text) HR 1342 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 570 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1422 SMILED Act (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits Monitored S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act Monitored discussions related to prior authorization Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
RAI SERVICES COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.901, the Disposable ENDS Product Enforcement Act (All sections of full text) Discussions related to Very Low Nicotine regulations. Discussions involving the regulation of menthol and other flavors. Monitored discussions involving the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding setting forth requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) Monitored FDA activity on modified risk product applications. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Monitored S.1323, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.2891, SAFE Banking Act of 2023 Monitored S.2860, SAFER Banking Act
TECHNOLOGY NETWORK (AKA TECHNET) via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions relating to privacy legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE KROGER CO. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussions relating to privacy legislation. Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
UNIVERSAL CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars.
Monitored S.3300, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.6399, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored S.2952, AGOA Extension Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Discussions related to Farm Bill Reauthorization.
NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.1290, To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to clarify propane storage as an eligible use for funds provided under the storage facility loan program, and for other purposes (All sections of full text)
Discussions involving National Defense Authorization legislation for Fiscal Year 2025
H.R.1623, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to exclude certain propane storage facilities from certain chemical security standards under the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes (All sections of full text)
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · third_quarter · 3T
HR 8812 Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)
H.R. 2741, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023; provisions relating to implementation of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (46 U.S. Code Chapter 121), and sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 8812 Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River
H.R. 2741, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023; provisions relating to implementation of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (46 U.S. Code Chapter 121), and sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDEPENDENT PILOTS ASSOCIATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety
Monitored FAA Reauthorization Monitored age limitations for pilots and pilot training hour requirements
Filing targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
RIO TINTO SERVICES INC. via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving S. 2781 / H.R. 7779, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 H.R. 1351, the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Discussions involving mining permitting and critical minerals development Discussions related to P.L. 115-232, the Defense Production Act Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving H.R. 8647, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Discussions involving the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Freddie Mac second lien proposal Discussions involving S. 3728, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2024 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CALPORTLAND CORPORATION via THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussions involving climate, Buy Clean, and Buy America policies Discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored the implementation of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored proposed GSA building standards Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored proposed EPA environmental regulations Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Discussions about tariffs
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions about tariffs
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars
Discussions involving the Doggett Amendment Monitored discussions regarding tariffs Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions relating to the Farm Bill Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions regarding tariffs and duty drawback on tobacco products
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions about tariffs
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions involving market access Monitored HR 1743 UNITED Act Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; discussions involving Medicare and Medicaid Discussions involving proposed legislation requiring new National Provider Identifier (NPI) policies Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Discussions involving proposed changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital program Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Discussions involving GME reform proposals impacting Medicare reimbursement to teaching hospitals HR 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (all sections of full text) Monitored HR 5371 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; provisions relating to health care Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legisation on CMS action
Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored legislation related to labor in agriculture
Discussions related to the Department of State Discussions involving S. 2958, a bill to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act Monitored discussions regarding tariffs and trade Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Monitored discussions regarding travel bans
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Discussions relating to privacy legislation Discussions involving pricing transparency Monitored discussions involving organized retail crime
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars
Discussions involving the Doggett Amendment Monitored discussions regarding tariffs Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions involving tax reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars
Discussions involving the Doggett Amendment Monitored discussions regarding tariffs and trade Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Monitored discussions regarding travel bans
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Monitored HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; discussions involving tax reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions about tariffs
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored discussions involving nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions involving market access Monitored HR 1743 UNITED Act Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions regarding tariffs and duty drawback on tobacco products
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions about tariffs
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions involving proposed legislation requiring new National Provider Identifier (NPI) policies Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Discussions involving proposed changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital program Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization HR 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (all sections of full text) PL 118-158 American Relief Act, 2025 (Division C - Health) Monitored discussions involving GME reform proposals impacting Medicare reimbursement to teaching hospitals Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legisation on CMS action
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored discussions involving nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions involving privacy legislation Monitored discussions involving antitrust legislation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions involving tax reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars
Discussions involving the Doggett Amendment Monitored discussions regarding tariffs Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs and duty drawback on tobacco products
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored provisions pertaining to Use of Funds for Employment and Training Activities Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime
Monitored discussions involving tax policy negotiations
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions involving proposed legislation requiring new National Provider Identifier (NPI) policies Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program Discussions involving proposed changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital program Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization HR 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (all sections of full text) PL 118-158 American Relief Act, 2025 (Division C - Health) Monitored discussions involving GME reform proposals impacting Medicare reimbursement to teaching hospitals Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legisation on CMS action
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored discussions involving nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions involving proposed legislation requiring new National Provider Identifier (NPI) policies Discussions involving GME reform proposals impacting Medicare reimbursement to teaching hospitals Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) HR 8246 Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action
Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime Monitored S 1113 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored HR 2530 Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act Monitored Federal Trade Commission proposed rule prohibiting noncompete clauses Monitored HR 20 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
HR 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act; provisions pertaining to Use of Funds for Employment and Training Activities Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars.
Monitored S.3300, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.6399, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored S.2952, AGOA Extension Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions involving market access. Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies.
Monitored discussions involving pandemic risk insurance.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R.1290, To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to clarify propane storage as an eligible use for funds provided under the storage facility loan program, and for other purposes (All sections of full text)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products. Monitored discussions involving international taxation. Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs and duty drawback on tobacco products. Monitored discussions and actions to combat global contraband tobacco trafficking.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions involving pandemic risk insurance.
Discussions relating to industry production incentives. Monitored discussions regarding international tax.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions relating to industry production incentives. Monitored discussions regarding international tax.
Discussions involving market access.
Monitored discussions involving privacy legislation. Monitored discussions involving antitrust legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Monitored discussions regarding tariffs and duty drawback on tobacco products. Monitored discussions and actions to combat global contraband tobacco trafficking.
Discussions regarding the FY 2025 Appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products. Monitored discussions involving international taxation. Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products. Monitored discussions involving international taxation. Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
Monitored legislation related to labor in agriculture.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions involving appropriations for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025. Monitored discussions involving promotion of the use of propane.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE