DEMAND PROGRESS ACTION, INC for DEMAND PROGRESS ACTION, INC
What was lobbied
13 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Upcoming Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Reauthorization, ensuring tax policies work for the public good
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EMILY PETERSON-CASSIN | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
AI Civil Rights Act (not introduced yet), Extends civil rights protections to decisions made by artificial intelligence S.2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, Encryption policy
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EMILY PETERSON-CASSIN | — |
| SEAN VITKA | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
H.R.1Government operations and preemption of state Artificial Intelligence laws
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SEAN VITKA | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
S.J.Res.83 - A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress. A resolution to end U.S. hostilities in Caribbean pursuant to the War Powers Resolution H.Con.Res.38 - Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. A resolution to end U.S. hostilities in Caribbean pursuant to the War Powers Resolution.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NICOLAS CAVAN KHARRAZIAN | — |
Defense DEF
S.2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy and the Maritime Administration. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services. This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel. H.R.5360 - AWARE ActLobbying related to the Artificial Intelligence Weapons Accountability and Risk Evaluation (AWARE) Act, including Congressional oversight of AI-enabled weapons, risk assessment processes, transparency and reporting requirements, ethical governance of autonomous weapons systems, and risk mitigation criteria for AI in defense applications National Defense Authorization Act (HR. 3838, SR 2296)Ensuring Artificial Intelligence Safeguards National Defense Authorization Act (HR. 3838, SR 2296)Interoperability and encryption
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NICOLAS CAVAN KHARRAZIAN | — |
| COLIN MCGLYNN | — |
| EMILY PETERSON-CASSIN | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
H.R.4405 - Epstein Files Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish (in a searchable and downloadable format) all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ's possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. H.Res.581 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies. This resolution provides a special rule for consideration of H.R. 185 and amends that bill to direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make publicly available certain records related to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. H.R.4405, Epstein Files Transparency Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NICOLAS CAVAN KHARRAZIAN | — |
| SEAN VITKA | — |
Science/Technology SCI
H.R.2670, S.1456 - FY2026 NDAABiological data aggregation and AI training policy provisions in the FY2026 NDAA; advocacy related to data governance, privacy, and scientific research use.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN MCGLYNN | — |
Telecommunications TEC
H.R.3447, S.1705 - Chip Security ActLobbying related to semiconductor supply chain security and national security provisions in the CHIP Security Act, including export controls. AI ProcurementLetter urging OMB to block the deployment of Grok AI systems in federal agencies, including concerns regarding data security, privacy, and compliance with federal AI governance standards S.2750 - SANDBOX ActAdvocacy related to the Strengthening Artificial Intelligence Normalization and Diffusion By Oversight and eXperimentation (SANDBOX) Act, including the waiver or modification of federal regulations to facilitate AI Preemption of AI RegulationOpposition to potential federal preemption of state and local authority over artificial intelligence policy
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN MCGLYNN | — |
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
Antitrust Policy, Letter to federal agency regarding antitrust and competition policy affecting NVIDIA
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN MCGLYNN | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
S1582 GENIUS Act, Regulating Crypto Currencies H.R.1Government operations and preemption of state Artificial Intelligence laws
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EMILY PETERSON-CASSIN | — |
| SEAN VITKA | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Appropriations, ensuring adequate funding for the FTC and DOJ antitrust divisions HR 1, Big Beautiful Bill ActProposal to stop states from regulating Artificial Intelligence
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EMILY PETERSON-CASSIN | — |
Economics/Economic Development ECN
Promoting Economic populism, promoting economic policies that advance the public good
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EMILY PETERSON-CASSIN | — |
Government Issues GOV
Privacy Act Protections of Government Data, Ensuring compliance of DOGE with federal law H.R.1Government operations and preemption of state Artificial Intelligence laws
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EMILY PETERSON-CASSIN | — |
| SEAN VITKA | — |
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.