HARBINGER STRATEGIES, LLC for SPACEX
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Defense DEF
The FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (No Bill Number): issues related to space launch competition.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN LEGANSKI | Chief Dep., Speaker Off. '23; Chief Dep., Min. Leader Off. '22; Floor Dir., Min. Leader Off. '19-'21; Floor Dir., Maj. Leader Off. '17-'19; Dep. Floor Dir., Maj. Leader Off. '16; Floor Assist. Maj. Leader Off. '14-'15; Floor Assist. Maj. Whip Off.'13 |
| JONATHAN SLEMROD | Associate Director, Legislative Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, '17-'18, Policy Advisor, Office of the Sen. Republican Whip, '12-'17, Legislative Assistant, Sen. Marco Rubio '11-'12 |
| STEVE STOMBRES | Chief of Staff, Office of the Majority Leader 10-14; Chief of Staff, Office of the Minority Whip 08-09; Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief DeputyMajorityWhip04-07; Chief of Staff, Congressman Eric Cantor 01-03 |
Aerospace AER
The FY2026 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act (No Bill Number): issues related to commercial, civil, and defense space transportation. General monitoring of issues related to the space launch licensing approval process.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN LEGANSKI | Chief Dep., Speaker Off. '23; Chief Dep., Min. Leader Off. '22; Floor Dir., Min. Leader Off. '19-'21; Floor Dir., Maj. Leader Off. '17-'19; Dep. Floor Dir., Maj. Leader Off. '16; Floor Assist. Maj. Leader Off. '14-'15; Floor Assist. Maj. Whip Off.'13 |
| JONATHAN SLEMROD | Associate Director, Legislative Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, '17-'18, Policy Advisor, Office of the Sen. Republican Whip, '12-'17, Legislative Assistant, Sen. Marco Rubio '11-'12 |
| STEVE STOMBRES | Chief of Staff, Office of the Majority Leader 10-14; Chief of Staff, Office of the Minority Whip 08-09; Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief DeputyMajorityWhip04-07; Chief of Staff, Congressman Eric Cantor 01-03 |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
The FY2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (No Bill Number): issues related to the funding of military space launches. The FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (No Bill Number): issues related to the funding of civil and military space launches.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN LEGANSKI | Chief Dep., Speaker Off. '23; Chief Dep., Min. Leader Off. '22; Floor Dir., Min. Leader Off. '19-'21; Floor Dir., Maj. Leader Off. '17-'19; Dep. Floor Dir., Maj. Leader Off. '16; Floor Assist. Maj. Leader Off. '14-'15; Floor Assist. Maj. Whip Off.'13 |
| JONATHAN SLEMROD | Associate Director, Legislative Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, '17-'18, Policy Advisor, Office of the Sen. Republican Whip, '12-'17, Legislative Assistant, Sen. Marco Rubio '11-'12 |
| STEVE STOMBRES | Chief of Staff, Office of the Majority Leader 10-14; Chief of Staff, Office of the Minority Whip 08-09; Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief DeputyMajorityWhip04-07; Chief of Staff, Congressman Eric Cantor 01-03 |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.