BLACKWELL STRATEGIC GROUP, LLC for BATTLE CREEK UNLIMITED
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Defense DEF
No specific bill, advocating for a Missile Defense site previously authorized in the FY 2025 NDAA, signed into law in December 2024, or a Golden Dome mission articulated in the President's Golden Dome Executive Order. General advocacy to support military installations in Battle Creek, MI, including DLA, Air National Guard, Army National Guard, Navy Reserve, USMC Reserve. Supporting the US Army Corps of Engineers and the River Naturalization Project Study in Battle Creek. Sustainment of Unmanned Systems, Total Force Aircraft Inventory, and National Guard Protection (SUSTAIN) Act S. 4677 and To provide a prohibition on certain reductions to MQ-9 aircraft units, and for other purposes H.R. 9119, to support the mission of Battle Creek's 110th Wing.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROB BLACKWELL | Special Assistant, U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz (MI-07), 2005-2006 |
Government Issues GOV
No specific bill, lobbying on the GSA owned Hart Dole Inouye Federal Center and the positive impact tenants have on the community, the community's desire to keep federal tenants in Battle Creek.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROB BLACKWELL | Special Assistant, US Rep. Joe Schwarz, MD (2005-2006) |
Homeland Security HOM
Advocating to retain FPS MegaCenter in Battle Creek, no specific bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROB BLACKWELL | Special Assistant, U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz, 2005-2006 |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Proposed amendment to prevent GSA from closing HDI Federal Center in Battle Creek, MI in Defense Appropriations (HR 9495) and FSGG Appropriations (HR 8495).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROB BLACKWELL | Special Assistant, U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz, 2005-2006 |
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.