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S. 4784 · 119th Congress · pending

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4276)

Latest official action 2026-07-27 · Unknown

The bill, briefly

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). Among other elements, the bill authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft and ships; sets active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels; sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation; sets policy regarding DOD acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities; sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning the Middle East, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific; sets policy for various matters related to DOD cyber operations, cyber forces, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence; requires DOD to review certain materials (including boron carbide, copper foil, and synthetic diamond) to determine actions to maintain access to critical defense industry components and materials, and report to Congress on such matters; authorizes DOD's Office of Strategic Capital to make equity investments in non-federal entities with respect to batteries and critical minerals, materials, and chemicals; authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authoriza…

Congressional Research Service · 2026-06-15

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VANNEVAR LABS

Registrant: VANNEVAR LABS · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$350,000

Total organization expenses, all reported topics

Budget/Appropriations

Issues related to strategic competition and artificial intelligence in the FY27 NDAA (H.R. 8800, S. 4784), and the FY27 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 9495).

Lobbyists named: JASON SCHMID, BRIANNA O'STEEN, ALEXANDRA NARCISO

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Defense

Issues related to strategic competition and artificial intelligence in the FY27 NDAA (H.R. 8800, S. 4784), and the FY27 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 9495).

Lobbyists named: JASON SCHMID, BRIANNA O'STEEN, ALEXANDRA NARCISO

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ROBOTIC RESEARCH OPCO, LLC (DBA FORTERRA)

Registrant: ROBOTIC RESEARCH OPCO, LLC (DBA FORTERRA) · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$230,000

Total organization expenses, all reported topics

Defense

H.R. 8800 FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act; S.4784 FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act; Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2027; all issues related to program requirements, acquisition and funding for autonomous ground vehicle systems, related communications, and robotic fires

Lobbyists named: STEPHEN RUBRIGHT, SARAH FLAIM

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SYENSQO USA LLC

Registrant: SYENSQO USA LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$220,000

Total organization expenses, all reported topics

Aerospace

H.R. 3838, S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, including provisions related to the procurement of aircraft. S. 4784, H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 2027, including provisions related to the procurement of aircraft, and appropriations for civil, space and defense aerospace platforms and associated materials in the aviation supply chain.

Lobbyists named: DAVID CETOLA, JAMES KA CHUN LAI, IAN CHOINIERE

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Aviation/Airlines/Airports

H.R. 3838, S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, including provisions related to the procurement of aircraft. Technology export license governed by U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security's Export Administration Regulations. S. 4784, H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 2027, including provisions related to the procurement of aircraft, and appropriations for civil, space and defense aerospace platforms and associated materials in the aviation supply chain.

Lobbyists named: DAVID CETOLA, JAMES KA CHUN LAI, IAN CHOINIERE

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Chemicals/Chemical Industry

H.R. 3838, S. 2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, including provisions related to the regulation of PFAS and CERCLA liability waivers. S. 4784, H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027, including provisions related to the regulation of PFAS and CERCLA liability waivers. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, including provisions related to the regulation of PFAS and CERCLA liability waivers. H.R. 9497, Water Resources Development Act of 2026, including provisions related to the regulation of PFAS and CERCLA liability waivers. Discussion Draft of Legislation to Modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act, including provisions related to updating EPA's TSCA review process. H.R. 1267, Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act, including provisions related to CERCLA exemptions for PFAS liability. H.R. 8632, PFAS Cleanup Act, including provisions related to a tax on the manufacturing of PFAS to help fund the cleanup of contamination. H.R. 1415, S. 623, No IRIS Act, including provisions related to the use of assessments generated by the IRIS program. S. 4949, The Water Resources Development Act of 2026, including provisions r…

Lobbyists named: DAVID CETOLA, JAMES KA CHUN LAI, IAN CHOINIERE

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THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Registrant: THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$190,000

Total organization expenses, all reported topics

Budget/Appropriations

H.R.8845/S., FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; National Science Foundation (NSF); National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) funding and research issues H.R.9495, FY 2027 Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act; DOD funding and research issues; research and development issues H.R.9022/S., FY 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding and research issues; research and development issues H.R. 9260/S., FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Centers (ERCs); Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry Centers (AFF); and Total Worker Health Centers (TWH); funding and research for the National Institutes of Health (NIH); funding for education, research and health programs; Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) related issues; other issues H.R.9171, FY 2027 Department of the Int…

Lobbyists named: SARAH AVELLAR MATHIAS, ALEX MARTIN KRIGSTEIN

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Defense

H.R.9495, FY 2027 Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act; research and development issues; extramural research; research facilities issues H.R. 8800/S. 4784, FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues

Lobbyists named: SARAH AVELLAR MATHIAS, ALEX MARTIN KRIGSTEIN

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Science/Technology

H.R. 8646/S., FY 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; pest management and invasive species research related issues; Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) related research issues; Agriculture Food and Research Initiative (AFRI); provisions related to research, education, cooperative extension, forestry; the National Animal Laboratory Health Network (NAHLN); National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN); USDA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Institutes related issues; other issues H.R. 9260/S., FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding and research for the National Institutes of Health (NIH); multi-year funding for NIH grants; funding for education, research and health programs; other issues H.R.8845/S., FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for National Science Foundation (NSF); issues re…

Lobbyists named: SARAH AVELLAR MATHIAS, ALEX MARTIN KRIGSTEIN

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NAMMO INC.

Registrant: NAMMO INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$120,000

Total organization expenses, all reported topics

Defense

Matters related to the Rocket Motor Industrial Base, the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act; HR.800 and S.4784 Matters related to the Rocket Motor Industrial Base, the FY27 Appropriations Bills (Defense); HR.9495 Matters related to the Munitions Industrial Base, the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act; HR.800 and S.4784 Matters related to the Munitions Industrial Base, FY27 Appropriations Bills (Defense); HR.9495

Lobbyists named: ANDREW ASHLEY

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SIMPLOT COMPANY

Registrant: CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$80,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Natural Resources

land tenure matters S.4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Lobbyists named: KAI ANDERSON, NEIL KORNZE, SAMANTHA SWING, RYAN MULVENON, JOHN DEARBORN

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VALTHOS INC

Registrant: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$64,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Defense

H.R. 8800, S. 4784, FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, Issues pertaining to biothreat detection and characterization.

Lobbyists named: SHANNI NAOMI SILBERBERG

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CCMA, LLC

Registrant: CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$60,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Defense

critical mineral and supply chain policy FY27 National Defense Authorization Act: H.R.8800, S.4784. Implementation of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act 10 USC 4872

Lobbyists named: ANDREW ENGEL FORBES, PETER STAHLEY

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Natural Resources

critical mineral policy FY27 National Defense Authorization Act: S.4784, H.R.8800. 7/30/26 OPA PO

Lobbyists named: ANDREW ENGEL FORBES, PETER STAHLEY

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GPS INNOVATION ALLIANCE

Registrant: GPS INNOVATION ALLIANCE · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$60,000

Total organization expenses, all reported topics

Transportation

GPS jamming/spoofing GPS Modernization, including L5 signal GPS in Transportation systems - aviation, trains/rail, automotive/connected vehicles, drones Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) satellite systems Title 22, Chapter I, Subchapter M: International Traffic in Arms Regulations re: Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas, Docket DOS-2024-0035, RIN-1400-AE73 GPS and PNT issues related to the implementation of S.1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 GPS and PNT issues related to H.R. 8800 and S.4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 FY27 Appropriations Requests - suggested funding for GPS and PNT programs FY27 President's Budget Request - GPS and PNT provisions GPSIA comments to FCC Public Notice GN Docket No. 26-74, WT Docket No. 22-323, WT Docket No. 24-629, "Unleashing American Drone Dominance" GPSIA comments on FCC 3rd NPRM, GN Docket No. 13-111, "Promoting Technological Solutions to Combat Contraband Wireless Device Use in Correctional Facilities" FCC ICFS File No. SAT-MOD-20251206-00374 Call Sign: S2358, Application for Modification of Space Station License of Ligado Networks GPS/transportation impacts from…

Lobbyists named: LISA DYER

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Aerospace

GPS jamming/spoofing GPS Modernization, including L5 signal GPS in Transportation systems - aviation, trains/rail, automotive/connected vehicles, drones Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) satellite systems Title 22, Chapter I, Subchapter M: International Traffic in Arms Regulations re: Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas, Docket DOS-2024-0035, RIN-1400-AE73 GPS and PNT issues related to the implementation of S.1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 GPS and PNT issues related to H.R. 8800 and S.4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 FY27 Appropriations Requests - suggested funding for GPS and PNT programs FY27 President's Budget Request - GPS and PNT provisions GPSIA comments to FCC Public Notice GN Docket No. 26-74, WT Docket No. 22-323, WT Docket No. 24-629, "Unleashing American Drone Dominance" GPSIA comments on FCC 3rd NPRM, GN Docket No. 13-111, "Promoting Technological Solutions to Combat Contraband Wireless Device Use in Correctional Facilities" FCC ICFS File No. SAT-MOD-20251206-00374 Call Sign: S2358, Application for Modification of Space Station License of Ligado Networks GPS/Aerospace impacts from FCC …

Lobbyists named: LISA DYER

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Telecommunications

GPS jamming/spoofing - Communications Act of 1934, FCC Regulations, and U.S.C. prohibiting jamming and spoofing GPS III/IIIF satellites GPS III satellite launches GPS Modernization, including ground station upgrades and L5 signal Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems GPS in Transportation systems - aviation, trains/rail, automotive/connected vehicles, drones FCC Docket No. 13-111 Promoting Technological Solutions to Combat Contraband Wireless Devices in Correctional Facilities FCC Notice of Inquiry Docket No. 25-110 Promoting the Development of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Technologies and Solutions FCC WT Docket No. 24-240, RM-11989 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology Seek Comment on NextNav Petition for Rulemaking FCC ICFS File No. SAT-MOD-20251206-00374 Call Sign: S2358, Application for Modification of Space Station License of Ligado Networks Executive Order, Ensuring American Space Superiority GPSIA comments to FCC Public Notice GN Docket No. 26-74, WT Docket No. 22-323, WT Docket No. 24-629, "Unleashing American Drone Dominance" As they relate to the NOI on PNT, GPS and PNT issues related to the implement…

Lobbyists named: LISA DYER

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Aviation/Airlines/Airports

GPS jamming/spoofing and threats to GPS satellites GPS Modernization, Ground station upgrades, including L5 monitoring Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) satellite systems, and their performance compared to terrestrial systems GPS and PNT language related to the implementation of S.1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 S.1706 A bill to require aircraft operating in Class B airspace in the national airspace system to install and operate ADS-B In and ADS-B Out equipment, and for other purposes. S.1985 Safe Operations of Shared Airspace Act of 2025 Title 22, Chapter I, Subchapter M: International Traffic in Arms Regulations re: Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas, Docket DOS-2024-0035, RIN-1400-AE73 FCC WT Docket No. 25-110, Notice of Inquiry "Promoting Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Technologies and Solutions" FCC GN Docket No. 13-111 Promoting Technological Solutions to Combat Contraband Wireless Devices in Correctional Facilities FCC WT Docket No. 24-240, RM-11989 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology Seek Comment on NextNav Petition for Rulemaking FCC Public Notice GN Docket No. 26-74, WT Do…

Lobbyists named: LISA DYER

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Budget/Appropriations

GPS jamming/spoofing and threats to GPS satellites FCC enforcement resources for illegal marketing, sales, operations of jammers and spoofers GPS Modernization, including Ground station upgrades and L5 civil signal Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems Implementation of GPS and PNT provisions in S.1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 S.1706 A bill to require aircraft operating in Class B airspace in the national airspace system to install and operate ADS-B In and ADS-B Out equipment, and for other purposes. S.1985 Safe Operations of Shared Airspace Act of 2025 Defense uses of civil GPS signals GPS used to enhance aviation and maritime safety GPS and PNT issues related to H.R. 8800 and S.4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 FY27 Appropriations Requests - suggested funding for GPS and PNT programs FY27 President's Budget Request - GPS and PNT provisions

Lobbyists named: LISA DYER

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Homeland Security

GPS and critical infrastructure, including in transportation systems aviation, trains/rail, automotive/connected vehicles, drones FCC enforcement resources for illegal sales, marketing, operations of jammers and spoofers GPS, Mobile Satellite Service L-band, 911, and other emergency services GPS and public safety GPS jamming/spoofing and threats to GPS satellites Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) satellite systems, and their performance compared to terrestrial systems Notice of Inquiry Promoting the Development of Position, Navigation, and Timing Technologies and Solutions, WT Docket No. 25-110 FCC 13-311 Promoting Technological Solutions to Combat Contraband Wireless Devices in Correctional Facilities FCC WT Docket No. 24-240, RM-11989 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology Seek Comment on NextNav Petition for Rulemaking FCC ICFS File No. SAT-MOD-20251206-00374 Call Sign: S2358, Application for Modification of Space Station License of Ligado Networks GPS and PNT language related to the implementation of S.1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 S.1706 A bill to require aircraft operating in Class B a…

Lobbyists named: LISA DYER

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Agriculture

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) GPS III/IIIF satellites GPS III satellite launches GPS Modernization, including Ground station upgrades and L5 Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) satellite systems and their performance compared to terrestrial systems Implementation of GPS and PNT provisions in S.1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 GPS and PNT issues related to H.R. 8800 and S.4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 FY27 Appropriations Requests - suggested funding for GPS and PNT programs FY27 President's Budget Request - GPS and PNT provisions Precision agriculture uses of GPS: H.R.3212 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act (LAST ACRE) Act of 2025 H.R.1618 - Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act S.1618 - Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2025 S. 1616 - Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act (PRECISE) Act of 2025 FCC WT Docket No. 25-110, Notice of Inquiry "Promoting Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Technologies and Solutions" FCC GN Docket No. 13-111 Promoting Techno…

Lobbyists named: LISA DYER

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Automotive Industry

GPS and transportation systems, including connected/autonomous vehicles Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing systems (PNT) and connected/autonomous vehicles; their performance compared to terrestrial PNT systems GPS Modernization plans, to include ground station upgrades and L5 signal GPS jamming and spoofing and other threats to satellites, receivers, and devices Global Navigation Satellite Systems GPS and public safety FCC WT Docket No. 25-110, Notice of Inquiry "Promoting Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Technologies and Solutions" FCC GN Docket No. 13-111 Promoting Technological Solutions to Combat Contraband Wireless Devices in Correctional Facilities FCC WT Docket No. 24-240, RM-11989 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology Seek Comment on NextNav Petition for Rulemaking FCC Public Notice GN Docket No. 26-74, WT Docket No. 22-323, WT Docket No. 24-629, "Unleashing American Drone Dominance" FCC ICFS File No. SAT-MOD-20251206-00374 Call Sign: S2358, Application for Modification of Space Station License of Ligado Networks GPS and PNT issues related to H.R. 8800 and S.4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 202…

Lobbyists named: LISA DYER

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AURELIUS SYSTEMS, INC.

Registrant: CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$50,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Defense

FY27 National Defense Authorization and Defense Appropriations H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S.4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 H.R.9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

Lobbyists named: CHARLES SYDNOR, VERNON N SIMMONS, DEVIN BARRETT, SARAH YOUNG GLACKIN

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CALISTA CORPORATION

Registrant: CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$50,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Indian/Native American Affairs

Federal legislative and regulatory matters relating to Alaska Natives and Alaska Native Corporations, including appropriations, economic development, and natural resource development; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L.117-58) implementation; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169) implementation; H.R.410/S.785, Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025; H.R.42, Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act; H.R.43, Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L.119-21) implementation; FY2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9171); FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9170); FY2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.8845); FY2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495); FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784).

Lobbyists named: ROBERT ODAWI PORTER, TODD BERTOSON, JAMES REID, ALYSSA LATRAY

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CROWDPULSE LLC

Registrant: CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$50,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Defense

FY27 National Defense Authorization Acts, H.R.8800 and S.4784.

Lobbyists named: CHARLES SYDNOR, SARAH YOUNG GLACKIN, JAMES SAULS

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ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS

Registrant: CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$50,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Aviation/Airlines/Airports

Federal legislative and regulatory matters affecting the industry and the regulation of model aircraft and drones; H.R.6460, Recreational Drone Empowerment Act; FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9170); FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784).

Lobbyists named: TODD BERTOSON, JAMES REID, ROBERT ODAWI PORTER

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AERONAUTICAL REPAIR STATION ASSOCIATION

Registrant: OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$40,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Defense

Requesting language in FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act to clarify government ownership of data necessary to maintain DOD systems paid for by American taxpayers. (H.R.8800 /S.4784) Encourging implementation of FY 2026 NDAA provision directing Department of Defense to reduce barriers to accepting parts manufacturer approval parts and designated engineering representative repairs when contracting maintenance on DOD commercial derivative aircraft.

Lobbyists named: CHRISTIAN A KLEIN

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INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (IIE)

Registrant: KAE STRATEGIC, LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$40,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Defense

FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (S.2296, H.R.3838; Public Law No: 119-60) implementation; FY2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.4016, S.2572) and H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (P.L.119-75) implementation; FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784); FY2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495); including funding for the Department of Defense National Security Education Programs.

Lobbyists named: KATE ELTRICH

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GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS

Registrant: LIZ WILLIAMS AND COMPANY · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$40,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Budget/Appropriations

Funding issues related to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned aerial systems (UASs); FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784), FY2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495), and FY2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.9310) process.

Lobbyists named: LIZ WILLIAMS

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Defense

Defense issues related to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned aerial systems (UASs); FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784), FY2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495), and FY2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R.9310) process.

Lobbyists named: LIZ WILLIAMS

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FULBRIGHT UNIVERSITY VIETNAM USA

Registrant: KAE STRATEGIC, LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$40,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Defense

FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (S.2296, H.R.3838; Public Law No: 119-60) implementation; FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784); including funding cyber security capacity building.

Lobbyists named: KATE ELTRICH

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ATRIUM

Registrant: CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$40,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Defense

FY27 National Defense Authorization Acts: H.R.8800; S.4784.

Lobbyists named: BARRY D RHOADS, CHARLES SYDNOR

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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MOVERS - (FORMERLY -H H G F A A)

Registrant: PACE, LLP (FORMERLY PACE-CAPSTONE) · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$30,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Defense

Personal Property Activity (PPA - Household goods moving program for service members National Defense Authorization Act - H.R. 8800 and S. 4784 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Requirements

Lobbyists named: BRYAN VICKERS

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GLOBAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS

Registrant: GLOBAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$30,000

Total organization expenses, all reported topics

Defense

Monitoring research, development, and testing (RDT) for FY27 NDAA, and FY27 Defense Appropriations Legislation. Monitored SBIR reauthorization affecting the DoW. Defense Authorization bills are H.R. 8800 and S. 4784, and Defense Appropriations bill is H.R.9495.

Lobbyists named: KIRK LLOYD CLINKENBEARD

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INSTITUTE OF MAKERS OF EXPLOSIVES

Registrant: INSTITUTE OF MAKERS OF EXPLOSIVES · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$30,000

Total organization expenses, all reported topics

Defense

H.R. 8800/S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act

Lobbyists named: JULIA BOGUE

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SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS

Registrant: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$30,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Defense

H.R.8800, S.4784, FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, Issues related to basic research.

Lobbyists named: SHANNI NAOMI SILBERBERG

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AGILITY ROBOTICS, INC.

Registrant: SIO ADVOCACY LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$26,250

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Defense

Advanced technology, robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, H.R. 7334, S. 4686, H.R. 8800, S. 4784, H.R. 9129

Lobbyists named: MARK AITKEN

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OLIN WINCHESTER

Registrant: LIZ WILLIAMS AND COMPANY · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$20,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Budget/Appropriations

Funding for small caliber ammunitions including Army small arms ammunition budget; FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784) and FY2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495) process.

Lobbyists named: LIZ WILLIAMS

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COALITION OF RECYCLERS OF RESIDUAL ORGANICS BY PRACTITIONER OF SUSTAINABILITY

Registrant: ENS RESOURCES, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$20,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Environment/Superfund

Support of legislation to provide water sector with PFAS CERCLA liability protections, including environmental services contractors (H.R. 1267) and related proposals to address protection against CERCLA nuisance litigation. Support introduction of Senate passive receivers liability protection amendment related to National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4784).

Lobbyists named: ERIC SAPIRSTEIN

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SHIELD AI, INC.

Registrant: LIZ WILLIAMS AND COMPANY · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$20,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Defense

Issues related to artificial intelligence for maneuver policies and programs; FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784) and FY2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495) process.

Lobbyists named: LIZ WILLIAMS

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KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Registrant: CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$20,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Education

Advocating for federal legislation, regulations, programs, and funding relevant to the University; FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.8646); FY2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.8845); FY2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9260); FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9170); FY2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495); FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784); H.R.7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; S.5526, Agricultural Act of 2026.

Lobbyists named: TODD BERTOSON, JAMES REID, LYNN JENKINS, ALYSSA LATRAY

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XYLEM INC

Registrant: ENS RESOURCES, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$20,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Environment/Superfund

Monitor legislative initiatives to address PFAS CERCLA liability of passive receivers sector exemption. H.R. 1267. Monitor status of National Defense Authorization Act related to CERCLA liability amendment language (S. 4784)

Lobbyists named: ERIC SAPIRSTEIN

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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION

Registrant: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$12,500

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Defense

Lobbied for full funding of the Virginia Class and Columbia Class submarine programs and funding for the submarine industrial base for FY 2027 in House (H.R.9495)and Senate Defense Approriations and the National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 8800 and S. 4784

Lobbyists named: JAMES R. MELTSNER

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CITY OF RIDGECREST

Registrant: CAPITOL CORE GROUP, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$7,500

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Defense

Federal Reserve Water Right National Defense Authorization Act of 2027 (HR 8800 and S. 4784) Flag Officer Billet Issues (U.S. Navy)

Lobbyists named: MICHAEL W. MCKINNEY, JEFFREY M. SIMONETTI

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MONARCH INFORMATION SECURITY CONSULTING

Registrant: MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

Not available

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Defense

Lobby to create a grant program to fund the implimentationcosts of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)for small businesses in the House and Senate National Defense Authorization bill (H.R.8800, S.4784)

Lobbyists named: JAMES R. MELTSNER

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DEMAND PROGRESS ACTION

Registrant: KATHERINE OH · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

Not available

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Government Issues

Senate consideration of Comptroller General nomination process Department of Defense legislative proposal on controlled unclassified information Department of Interior policy on National Park Service deaths Democracy provisions in National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027 (S. 4784)

Lobbyists named: KATHERINE OH

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Politicians behind the bill

Sponsors and cosponsors from the official source, limited to members currently in office. Campaign amounts are cycle-wide and are not payments for this bill.

0 of 0 source cosponsor records retrieved; only current officials and unwithdrawn sponsorships appear.

PAC donors to the listed sponsors

These are all-cycle contributions to the listed sponsors’ and cosponsors’ campaigns. FEC does not attribute them to this bill. A donation plus sponsorship does not establish why a politician acted.

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. PAC (BOOZ ALLEN PAC)$6,000
AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$5,000
BLUE WATER AUTONOMY, INC. PAC$5,000
CADENCE BANK PAC$5,000
EATON CORPORATION PUBLIC POLICY ASSOCIATION$5,000
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PAC$5,000
NATIONAL ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NAPA-PAC)$5,000
SERCO INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SERCO PAC)$5,000
SOUTHEASTERN LUMBER MANUFACTURERS ASSOC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$5,000
VENABLE PAC (VEN-PAC)$5,000
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (VERIZON PAC)$5,000
WSP USA INC. PAC$5,000
BAKER DONELSON BEARMAN CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ PC PAC$4,000
WAGING PEACE$4,000
SALTCHUK RESOURCES, INC. PAC$3,500
S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$3,000
AIRBUS AMERICAS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$2,500
AMERICAN AIRLINES INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAPAC)$2,500
ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION PAC$2,500
CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$2,500
DEERE & COMPANY PAC (AKA JOHN DEERE PAC)$2,500
HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (HBI-PAC)$2,500
JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION CREWMEMBER GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND$2,500
MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL PAC$2,500
MOTORSPORTS ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SPEED PAC)$2,500
NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION AND MARINE RETAILERS ASSOCIATION BOAT PAC$2,500
NIKE INC FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NIKE FEDERAL PAC)$2,500
WITH HONOR PAC$2,500
AT&T INC. EMPLOYEE FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AT&T EMPLOYEE FEDERAL PAC)$2,000
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AEROSPACE EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (GE AEROSPACE PAC)$2,000
LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$2,000
ALLY FINANCIAL INC. ADVOCACY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$1,500
D.R.I.V.E. - DEM, REP, IND VOTER ED (THE PAC OF THE INT'L BRHD OF TEAMSTERS)$1,500
KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (KRATOS PAC)$1,500
META PLATFORMS, INC. PAC$1,500
SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$1,500
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND (GOODYEAR GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND)$1,500
ANDURIL INDUSTRIES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ANDURIL PAC)$1,000
BHFS-E, PC PAC (BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE)$1,000
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION RURAL BROADBAND PAC$1,000

The largest 40 donor totals appear here. Open each politician for their complete, paginated PAC donor list.

What happened after enactment?

This bill is not enacted. Post-enactment results do not apply yet.