Registered lobbyist
Wesley Ryan Welch
Government post most recently disclosed: Legislative Director, Sen. Richard Shelby (2005-2007)
Lobby filings
1,809
Clients
131
Firms
1
Total contributed
$131,350
Contributions
115
Committees
83
Contribution reports
26
Lobby filings counts every filing that names this lobbyist, amendments included. Contributions come from the twice-yearly LD-203 reports, counting the current version of each report once.
Lobbying filings
500 filings, newest first. The 500 most recent of 1,809; pick a year for the rest.
| Filing | Firm | Client | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Quarter - Report 3rd Quarter 2026 |
FORBES-TATE | TECHNOSYLVA | $50,000 reported |
| 3rd Quarter - Report 3rd Quarter 2026 |
FORBES-TATE | PANO AI | $20,000 reported |
| 3rd Quarter - Report 3rd Quarter 2026 |
FORBES-TATE | COALITION FOR ENERGY ASSISTANCE MODERNIZATION | $60,000 reported |
| 3rd Quarter - Report 3rd Quarter 2026 |
FORBES-TATE | VIRPAX PHARMACEUTICALS | — reported |
| 3rd Quarter - Report 3rd Quarter 2026 |
FORBES-TATE | UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP RECORDINGS, INC. | $40,000 reported |
| 3rd Quarter - Report 3rd Quarter 2026 |
FORBES-TATE | TYSON SHARED SERVICES, INC. | $50,000 reported |
| 3rd Quarter - Report 3rd Quarter 2026 |
FORBES-TATE | TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. | $60,000 reported |
| 3rd Quarter - Report 3rd Quarter 2026 |
FORBES-TATE | STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA | $50,000 reported |
| 3rd Quarter - Report 3rd Quarter 2026 |
FORBES-TATE | SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | $60,000 reported |
| 3rd Quarter - Report 3rd Quarter 2026 |
FORBES-TATE | SUMRELL SUGG OBO CAROLINAEAST HEALTH SYSTEM | $50,000 reported |
Political contributions
115 contributions, newest first.
| Recipient or honoree | Payee | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rep. Steve Womack | Paid to WOMACK FOR CONGRESS | Dec 31, 2025 | $500 |
| Rep. Tracy Mann | Paid to MANN FOR CONGRESS | Dec 31, 2025 | $500 |
| Sen. Katie Britt | Paid to BRITT FOR ALABAMA | Jun 30, 2025 | $3,500 |
| Rep. Dave Joyce | Paid to FRIENDS OF DAVE JOYCE | Jun 30, 2025 | $500 |
| Sen. Pete Ricketts | Paid to PETE RICKETTS FOR SENATE | Jun 30, 2025 | $500 |
| Sen. John Cornyn | Paid to CORNYN VICTORY COMMITTEE | Mar 13, 2025 | $2,000 |
| Senator John Cornyn | Paid to ALAMO PAC | Jun 6, 2024 | $1,500 |
| Caroleen Dobson | Paid to DOBSON FOR CONGRESS | May 15, 2024 | $1,000 |
| REp. Mike Rulli | Paid to RULLI FOR CONGRESS | May 15, 2024 | $500 |
| Dick Brewbaker | Paid to BREWBAKER FOR CONGRESS | Apr 10, 2024 | $500 |
Committees given to most
The payees on this lobbyist's current reports, by total given. The payee is stated on the report; the legislator behind a committee is not.
| Payee | Contributions | Total |
|---|---|---|
| TEAM HAGERTY | 2 | $16,000 |
| MIKE ROGERS FOR CONGRESS | 5 | $6,000 |
| BRITT FOR SENATE | 2 | $5,800 |
| JERRY CARL FOR CONGRESS | 3 | $5,000 |
| ALAMO PAC | 3 | $4,500 |
| MARTHA ROBY FOR CONGRESS | 5 | $4,500 |
| BRITT FOR ALABAMA | 1 | $3,500 |
| DEFEND AMERICA PAC | 2 | $3,000 |
| PERDUE FOR SENATE | 1 | $2,800 |
| GEORGIANS FOR KELLY LOEFFLER | 1 | $2,800 |
| STRANGE FOR SENATE | 2 | $2,700 |
| ALABAMA FIRST PAC | 1 | $2,500 |
| AMERICAN SECURITY PAC | 1 | $2,500 |
| OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY | 1 | $2,500 |
| GARRET GRAVES FOR CONGRESS | 4 | $2,250 |
Contribution reports (LD-203)
Every report the register holds. A report replaced by a later version is listed but not counted.
| Period | Filed | Counted | Official report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year End 2025 | Mar 17, 2026 | Yes | Open |
| Mid Year 2025 | Mar 17, 2026 | Yes | Open |
| Mid Year 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 | Yes | Open |
| Year End 2023 | Jan 30, 2024 | Yes | Open |
| Mid Year 2023 | Dec 7, 2023 | Yes | Open |
| Year End 2022 | May 9, 2023 | Yes | Open |
| Mid Year 2022 | Aug 1, 2022 | Yes | Open |
| Year End 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 | Yes | Open |
| Mid Year 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 | Yes | Open |
| Mid Year 2020 | Jun 7, 2021 | Yes | Open |
| Year End 2020 | Jun 7, 2021 | Yes | Open |
| Year End 2019, no contributions | Jun 7, 2021 | Yes | Open |
| Mid Year 2019 | Jul 25, 2019 | Yes | Open |
| Year End 2018 | Feb 6, 2019 | Yes | Open |
| Mid Year 2018 | Feb 6, 2019 | Yes | Open |
| Year End 2017 | Feb 13, 2018 | Yes | Open |
| Mid Year 2017 | Jul 26, 2017 | Yes | Open |
| Year End 2016 | Jan 30, 2017 | Yes | Open |
| Mid Year 2016 | Nov 30, 2016 | Yes | Open |
| Year End 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | Yes | Open |
| Mid Year 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 | Yes | Open |
| Year End 2014 | Jul 31, 2015 | Yes | Open |
| Mid Year 2014 | Jul 29, 2014 | Yes | Open |
| Year End 2013 | Mar 4, 2014 | Yes | Open |
| Mid Year 2013 | Jul 30, 2013 | Yes | Open |
| Year End 2012 | Jan 30, 2013 | Yes | Open |
From reports filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act: LD-2 reports name the lobbyists who worked on each issue, and LD-203 reports list their political contributions twice a year.