THE WESSEL GROUP INCORPORATED for WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Environment/Superfund ENV
Promoted the company's efforts to develop a new hard disk drive recycling program capable of recovering critical minerals and rare earths for potential reuse
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER REED ECKHOLD | — |
| MICHAEL WESSEL | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Design of the National Critical Capabilities Defense Act provisions and reintroduction of legislation (H.R. 3136); Congressional review efforts regarding export controls; Congressional and administration efforts to advance outbound investment reviews including a potential Executive Order; Promote consistent application of Export Control enforcement efforts; Inform policymakers of integrated nature of international investment and cooperative relationships regarding memory supply chains and Asian nations; Inform policymakers of potential company transactions
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER REED ECKHOLD | — |
| MICHAEL WESSEL | — |
Manufacturing MAN
Promoting development of technology capabilities and infrastructure; Ensure eligibility of head wafer production under programs provided under the CHIPS Act and infrastructure initiatives; Promotion of data storage and memory as a core component of our nations critical infrastructure, underpinning the digital economy and defense networks; Promote companys efforts to expand production capabilities qualifying for CHIPS Act funding
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER REED ECKHOLD | — |
| MICHAEL WESSEL | — |
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