THE WESSEL GROUP INCORPORATED for WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Manufacturing MAN
Promoting development of technology capabilities and infrastructure; Ensure eligibility of head wafer production under programs provided under the CHIPS Act and infrastructure initiatives; Promotion of data storage and memory as a core component of our nations critical infrastructure, underpinning the digital economy and defense networks; Promote companys efforts to expand production capabilities qualifying for CHIPS Act funding; Advocated for federal support for expanding Western Digitals hard disk drive manufacturing footprint in the United States; Promoted the companys efforts to develop a new hard disk drive recycling program capable of recovering critical minerals and rare earths for potential reuse.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER REED ECKHOLD | — |
| MICHAEL WESSEL | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Congressional review efforts regarding export controls; Promote consistent application of Export Control enforcement efforts; Inform policymakers of integrated nature of international investment and cooperative relationships regarding memory supply chains and Asian nations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER REED ECKHOLD | — |
| MICHAEL WESSEL | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Promoted the company's efforts to develop a new hard disk drive recycling program capable of recovering critical minerals and rare earths for potential reuse.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER REED ECKHOLD | — |
| MICHAEL WESSEL | — |
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