DE BEERS PLC for DE BEERS PLC
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
U.S. trade policy affecting the diamond and jewelry industry, including tariffs, customs and market access issues, U.S.-India trade matters affecting the diamond supply chain, AGOA and U.S.-Africa trade policy, and policies impacting natural diamond producing countries, diamond manufacturing, and the international diamond trade.
Foreign entity interest: De Beers has a commercial interest in U.S. policies affecting the diamond and jewelry industry, including trade and supply chain policy, consumer disclosure and product labeling requirements, natural and synthetic diamond regulation, mining and natural resource policy, and advanced technology applications involving synthetic diamond materials.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ZACHARY HELZER | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Appropriations and authorization legislation related to the diamond industry, including Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations provisions and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provisions related to synthetic diamond materials.
Foreign entity interest: De Beers has a commercial interest in U.S. policies affecting the diamond and jewelry industry, including trade and supply chain policy, consumer disclosure and product labeling requirements, natural and synthetic diamond regulation, mining and natural resource policy, and advanced technology applications involving synthetic diamond materials.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ZACHARY HELZER | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Science and technology policy related to synthetic diamond materials, including advanced manufacturing, quantum technologies, semiconductor and industrial applications, scientific research, and federal innovation and technology initiatives.
Foreign entity interest: De Beers has a commercial interest in U.S. policies affecting the diamond and jewelry industry, including trade and supply chain policy, consumer disclosure and product labeling requirements, natural and synthetic diamond regulation, mining and natural resource policy, and advanced technology applications involving synthetic diamond materials.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ZACHARY HELZER | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Consumer disclosure, product labeling, and marketing requirements for natural and synthetic diamonds, including Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Jewelry Guides and policies affecting consumer transparency and diamond product descriptions.
Foreign entity interest: De Beers has a commercial interest in U.S. policies affecting the diamond and jewelry industry, including trade and supply chain policy, consumer disclosure and product labeling requirements, natural and synthetic diamond regulation, mining and natural resource policy, and advanced technology applications involving synthetic diamond materials.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ZACHARY HELZER | — |
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.