
Representative · KY-5 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 5, 1981
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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 26, 2026. Only the current version of each report is used.
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SAMSON EXTRACTS, LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Agriculture
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 7567· this member:Recorded votes on 11 roll calls
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R.7567), Agricultural Act of 2026 (S.5526), FY27 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R.8646), issues…
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
SAMSON EXTRACTS, LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Agriculture
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 8646· this member:Recorded votes on 2 roll calls
…of 2026 (H.R.7567), Agricultural Act of 2026 (S.5526), FY27 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R.8646), issues related to industrial hemp.
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
INTEGRATED DATA SERVICES · lobbying firm or registrant: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 8800· this member:Recorded votes on 21 roll calls
…through the National Defense Authorization Act (P.L 119-60) and annual defense appropriations. Issues related to the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8800/S.4784).
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
INTEGRATED DATA SERVICES · lobbying firm or registrant: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 8800· this member:Recorded votes on 21 roll calls
…epartment of Defense and Armed Services acquisition. Issues related to defense appropriations. Issues related to the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8800/S.4784).
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
BROWN-FORMAN CORP · lobbying firm or registrant: K&L GATES, LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Trade (domestic/foreign)
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 3028· this member:Cosponsored
H.R. 3028, The Duty Drawback Clarification Act - entire bill. S. 952, A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit su…
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
INKIT WORLDWIDE LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 8800· this member:Recorded votes on 21 roll calls
…027 appropriations. Issues related to the FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495) Issues related to FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8800/S.4784).
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
KROPP HOLDINGS, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 8800· this member:Recorded votes on 21 roll calls
Educate Congress on critical national security government contracts; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (H.R.8800/S.4784).
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
KROPP HOLDINGS, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 8800· this member:Recorded votes on 21 roll calls
Advocate for a robust fuel network to support the warfighter; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (H.R.8800/S.4784).
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
KROPP HOLDINGS, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
CitesH.R. 8800· this member:Recorded votes on 21 roll calls
Advocate for a robust fuel network to support the warfighter; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (H.R.8800/S.4784).
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
AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Housing
$240,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 2725· this member:Cosponsored
HR 2854, Neighborhood Homes Investment Act HR 2725, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act HR 1, the Big, Beautiful Bill HR 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing 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
AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Housing
$240,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 6644· this member:Recorded votes on 2 roll calls
HR 2854, Neighborhood Homes Investment Act HR 2725, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act HR 1, the Big, Beautiful Bill HR 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing 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
SHELL USA, INC. (FKA SHELL OIL COMPANY) · lobbying firm or registrant: SHELL USA, INC. (FKA SHELL OIL COMPANY)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Government Issues
$1,140,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 4776· this member:Recorded votes on 5 roll calls
Issues related to H.R. 4776 - SPEED Act; Issues related to permitting reform; Issues related to pipeline safety; issues related to the International Maritime Organization; Issue related t…
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
SHELL USA, INC. (FKA SHELL OIL COMPANY) · lobbying firm or registrant: SHELL USA, INC. (FKA SHELL OIL COMPANY)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$1,140,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 4776· this member:Recorded votes on 5 roll calls
…able portfolio standards and biofuel feedstocks, including E15 and the small refinery exemption; Issues related to federal permitting reform; Issues related to H.R. 4776 - SPEED Act; Issues related to S. 4944 - the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026; Issues related to Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water…
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
SHELL USA, INC. (FKA SHELL OIL COMPANY) · lobbying firm or registrant: SHELL USA, INC. (FKA SHELL OIL COMPANY)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$1,140,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 7567· this member:Recorded votes on 11 roll calls
Issues related to implementation of the Endangered Species Act of 1973; Issues related to H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; Issues related to renewable portfolio standards and biofuel feedstocks, including E15 and the small refinery e…
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
SHELL USA, INC. (FKA SHELL OIL COMPANY) · lobbying firm or registrant: SHELL USA, INC. (FKA SHELL OIL COMPANY)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$1,140,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 8800· this member:Recorded votes on 21 roll calls
Issues related to H.R. 8800/S.4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; Issues related to stock buyback provisions impacting fuel sales to the Department of War.
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
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY & AFFILIATES · lobbying firm or registrant: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$1,000,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 3838· this member:Recorded votes on 19 roll calls
…Department of Defense Appropriations Act; all provisions related to high performance computing, artificial intelligence, edge computing, and Hybrid IT S. 2296, H.R. 3838, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027; all provisions related to high performance computing, artificial intelligence, edge computing, and Hybrid IT Ad…
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
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY & AFFILIATES · lobbying firm or registrant: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$1,000,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 856· this member:Recorded vote on 1 roll call
…edge computing, and Hybrid IT Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act (No bill number yet) DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act (No bill number yet) HR 856; Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act DOE AI Legislation (No bill number yet)
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
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY & AFFILIATES · lobbying firm or registrant: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$1,000,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 1118· this member:Recorded vote on 1 roll call
…; all provisions related to high performance computing, artificial intelligence, Hybrid IT, and supply chain HR 856 - the Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act HR 1118 - Change Value Over Cost 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
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY & AFFILIATES · lobbying firm or registrant: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$1,000,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 856· this member:Recorded vote on 1 roll call
…Hybrid IT Department of Defense Appropriations Act; all provisions related to high performance computing, artificial intelligence, Hybrid IT, and supply chain HR 856 - the Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act HR 1118 - Change Value Over Cost 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
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY & AFFILIATES · lobbying firm or registrant: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$1,000,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 8800· this member:Recorded votes on 21 roll calls
S. 4784, H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; all provisions related to high performance computing, artificial intelligence, edge computing, and Hy…
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
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY & AFFILIATES · lobbying firm or registrant: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$1,000,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 856· this member:Recorded vote on 1 roll call
…on's Executive Actions on Immigration provisions related to high-skilled workforce and H-1B, L visas and OPT; H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act (No bill number yet) HR 856 - the Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing 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
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY & AFFILIATES · lobbying firm or registrant: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Trade (domestic/foreign)
$1,000,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 3838· this member:Recorded votes on 19 roll calls
…hain. Administrations Executive Actions on critical supply chains and the ICT supply chain Issues related to incentives for domestic IT manufacturing. S. 2296, H.R. 3838, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027; H.R.3447 - Chip Security 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
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$370,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 7613· this member:Recorded vote on 1 roll call
…riations Act for FY27 (H.R. 9310); Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act (S. 2503); Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act (H.R. 7613); Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act (H.R. 8770/S. 2387); Reimbursable Screening Services P…
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
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$370,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesH.R. 8800· this member:Recorded votes on 21 roll calls
…353); Pay TSA Act (H.R. 7941); Aviation Funding Stability Act (S. 1045); Aviation Solvency Funding Act (H.R. 6086); National Defense Authorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 8800/S. 4784). Specific issues include air traffic control operations, modernization, and staffing; aircraft operations, maintenance, and safety; airport access and…
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
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$370,000
Spent on own lobbying
CitesS. 2503· this member:Recorded vote on 1 roll call
…ppropriations Act for FY27 (H.R. 9170); Homeland Security Appropriations Act for FY27 (H.R. 9310); Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act (S. 2503); Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act (H.R. 7613); Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and…
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