MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC for SOYBEAN GROWERS (FKA ILLINOIS SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION)
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Quarter - Report (this page) | Oct 18, 2026 | $20,000 | Replaced |
| 3rd Quarter - Amendment | Oct 28, 2026 | $20,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Agriculture AGR
related to soybean farming
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHERI BUSTOS | 2013-2023 US Senate |
| NICHOLAS BUSTOS | — |
| JONATHAN PYATT | Chief of Staff, Rep. Cheri Bustos (2015-2020); Deputy Chief of Staff and Floor Director, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz 2005-2011). |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
related to soybean farming
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHERI BUSTOS | — |
| NICHOLAS BUSTOS | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
related to soybean farming
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHERI BUSTOS | — |
| NICHOLAS BUSTOS | — |
| JONATHAN PYATT | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
related to soybean farming
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHERI BUSTOS | — |
| NICHOLAS BUSTOS | — |
| JONATHAN PYATT | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
related to soybean farming
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHERI BUSTOS | — |
| NICHOLAS BUSTOS | — |
| JONATHAN PYATT | — |
Fuel/Gas/Oil FUE
related to soybean farming
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHERI BUSTOS | — |
| NICHOLAS BUSTOS | — |
| JONATHAN PYATT | — |
Government Issues GOV
related to soybean farming
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHERI BUSTOS | — |
| NICHOLAS BUSTOS | — |
| JONATHAN PYATT | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
related to soybean farming
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHERI BUSTOS | — |
| NICHOLAS BUSTOS | — |
| JONATHAN PYATT | — |
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.