
Senator · SC · R
Former member (no longer serving)
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jul 11, 2026 · In the Senate since Jan 7, 2003
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Lobbying reports (LD-2) whose issue descriptions explicitly cite a bill this member sponsored, cosponsored, or cast a recorded vote on. This documents an overlap in subject only. LD-2 reports generally do not name the members contacted, and a citation does not show contact with this member, influence, or the client's position on the bill. No matching record means none was found within coverage, not that no lobbying occurred.
Loading lobbying reportsCoverage: LD-2 reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 25, 2026. Only the current version of each report is used.
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UNITED STATES TOUR OPERATORS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesS. 1547· this member:Cosponsored
…eauthorization of the Great American Outdoors Act (P.L. 116-152) The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the America the Beautiful Act (S.1547), Issues related to the Great American Outdoors Act 250 (H.R.9250).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP · lobbying firm or registrant: MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$980,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) - Clean Fuel Production Credit Restriction on Stock Buyback and Dividend - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (S. 4784/H.R. 8800) Windfal…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CELANESE CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: CELANESE CORPORATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$330,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
…in Reconciliation Package; R&D Expensing; 163 (j); and Accelerated Depreciation; and potential Pay-fors including 163 (n), corporate tax rate, Corporate SALT; H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Sections 70341 and 70342 related to 163(j) limitations; Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility (EBITDA) Act (S.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO · lobbying firm or registrant: UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Education
$350,170
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
Discussed TRIO programs Discussed implementation of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Discussed federal student loan programs and requirements Discussed the importance for certain graduate programs to be classifie…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM · lobbying firm or registrant: ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 1748· this member:Cosponsored
…that includes sexually oriented material, and for other purposes, all provisions. S.3285, ADOPT Act, criminalizing unlawful adoption practices, all provisions. S.1748, Kids Online Safety Act, protecting the safety of children on the internet, provisions related to constitutionally protected free speech, parental rights, pers…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL SORGHUM PRODUCERS · lobbying firm or registrant: COMBEST, SELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Agriculture
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, regarding farm bill, energy and tax provisions relating to agriculture. HR 1207, transferring Food for Peace Act administration to…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN PROPERTY OWNERS ALLIANCE · lobbying firm or registrant: PHRONESISDC, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesS. 3332· this member:Cosponsored
Issues related to H.R. 1340/S. 3332 - More Homes on the Market Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTITUTE · lobbying firm or registrant: GRAYROBINSON PA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Housing
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 6644· this member:Recorded votes on 9 roll calls
Issues relating to promoting public policy which enhances the role of manufactured housing as an affordable housing solution. H.R.6644, 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, provisions affecting manufactured housing.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS OBO GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: JGB & ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesS. 278· this member:Cosponsored
Issues related to consumer protection and internet privacy; TAKE IT DOWN ACT (S. 146, HR 633); Kids Off Social Media Act (S. 278); Kids Online Safety Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COTTON WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: COMBEST, SELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Agriculture
Amount not reported
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, regarding farm bill and tax provisions relating to agriculture. HR 5633, Agriculture Infrastructure Stability Act of 2025. HR 7567…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY (TSMC) · lobbying firm or registrant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY (TSMC)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Economics/Economic Development
$570,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 2296· this member:Recorded votes on 12 roll calls
…nd H.R. 6207) Department of Commerce - Export Administration Regulations - changes to Entity List/Export Administration Regulations (HR 3447 and S.Amndt.3505 t S.2296) Department of Commerce and USTR - tariff proposals, potential trade negotiations and broader trade policy discussions Discussions with House and Senate staff…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$2,190,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 2· this member:SponsoredRecorded votes on 28 roll calls
…hospitals). H.R. 8845 & Senate bill - House and Senate, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies bills for FY27 (specifically for energy trade issues). S. 2 - Secure America Act H.R.3657 - Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act No specific legislation: The Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (Re…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$2,190,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 3605· this member:Sponsored
…119-21 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act: issues including interest deductibility, 45U, 48E, 48Y, transferability, and qualifying bonus credits associated with 48E S. 3605 /H.R. 7450 Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act H.R. 8482 - Nuclear Rate Stabilization Act S. 5641 Opportunities for Nuclear Energy Investment…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FIRST SOLAR, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: MISSION STRATEGIES LLC (ENERGY)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$90,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
Issues related to trade, implementation of H.R. 1, and domestic manufacturing and supply chain policy as related to energy security and industrial capacity
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FIRST SOLAR, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: MISSION STRATEGIES LLC (ENERGY)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Trade (domestic/foreign)
$90,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
Issues related to trade, implementation of H.R. 1, and domestic manufacturing and supply chain policy as related to energy security and industrial capacity
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FIRST SOLAR, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: MISSION STRATEGIES LLC (ENERGY)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$90,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
Issues related to trade, implementation of H.R. 1, and domestic manufacturing and supply chain policy as related to energy security and industrial capacity
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHWEST COUNCIL OF AGRIBUSINESS · lobbying firm or registrant: COMBEST, SELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Agriculture
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, regarding farm bill, energy and tax provisions relating to agriculture. HR 5633, Agriculture Infrastructure Stability Act of 2025…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS OBO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE · lobbying firm or registrant: JGB & ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Amount not reported
CitesS. 100· this member:Cosponsored
Issues related to H.R. 425, S. 100.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. View filing
USA RICE FEDERATION · lobbying firm or registrant: COMBEST, SELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Agriculture
Amount not reported
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, regarding farm bill and tax provisions relating to agriculture. HR 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 relating to…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. View filing
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA EGG FARMERS · lobbying firm or registrant: ALCALDE & FAY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Agriculture
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesS. 574· this member:Cosponsored
…on Act, and any other legislation, amendment, or provision to overturn Prop 12 without an Egg Carve-Out. Support S. 908 Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act; and S. 574/H.R. 1376 Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VIATRIS INC · lobbying firm or registrant: VIATRIS INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$450,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 2296· this member:Recorded votes on 12 roll calls
S.2296 National Defense Authorization Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CITIGROUP WASHINGTON, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: CITIGROUP WASHINGTON, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$1,330,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 1241· this member:Sponsored
…ator Accountability Act - all provisions H.R.2392, Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy Act of 2025 - all provisions H.R.2548/S.1241, Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 - all provisions H.R.3633, Market Structure Clarity Act of 2025 - all provisions H.R.8395, PACE Act of 2026 - all provisions S.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CITIGROUP WASHINGTON, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: CITIGROUP WASHINGTON, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
$1,330,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 401· this member:Cosponsored
…41, Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 - all provisions H.R.3633, Market Structure Clarity Act of 2025 - all provisions H.R.8395, PACE Act of 2026 - all provisions S.401/H.R.987, Fair Access to Banking Act - all provisions S.875/H.R.2702, Financial Integrity and Regulation Management (FIRM) Act - all provisions S.2381/H.R.1944,…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CITIGROUP WASHINGTON, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: CITIGROUP WASHINGTON, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$1,330,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 1· this member:Recorded votes on 44 roll calls
…CD pillar 2 side-by-side agreement Met with House and Senate on issues related to the taxation of digital assets Met with House and Senate on implementation of H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act - all provisions S.1605, the International Competition for American Jobs Act - all provisions
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS OBO TARGET CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: JGB & ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Amount not reported
CitesS. 1404· this member:Cosponsored
…and Digital Safety Act (HR 7757) and the Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 836 and HR 6291); legislation related to Organized Retail Crime, S. 1404.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. View filing