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Presented by REAL SOLUTIONS®, a community safety program of the firearm industry.: Delivered daily, Influence gives you a comprehensive rundown and analysis of all lobby hires and news on K Street. | | | | | |  | | By Caitlin Oprysko | Presented by REAL SOLUTIONS®, a community safety program of the firearm industry. | With Theodoric Meyer and Daniel Lippman | | | | SUBSCRIBE TO "THE RECAST" TO JOIN AN IMPORTANT CONVERSATION: Power is changing, in Washington and across the country. More people are demanding a seat at the table, insisting that all politics is personal and not all policy is equitable. Our twice-weekly newsletter "The Recast” breaks down how race and identity are shaping politics and policy in America and we are recasting how we report on it. Get fresh insights, scoops and dispatches on this crucial intersection from across the country and hear from important new voices that challenge business as usual. Don't miss out, SUBSCRIBE . Thank you to our sponsor, Intel. | | | | | K STREET LOSES AN EAR AND A CONSENSUS BUILDER ON THE HILL WITH BRADY RETIREMENT: Kevin Brady, the top Republican tax writer in the House and a chief architect of the 2017 GOP tax overhaul, said today that he won’t run for reelection, citing partially his party’s term limits for committee chairs, POLITICO’s Brian Faler reports. — Lori Harju, a policy director at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck who served as Brady’s chief of staff, said his retirement will reverberate on K Street in a similar way to his constituents in Texas. For clients, she told PI, “we’ll lose a member who listens with an open mind and challenged us, but always tried to find a way to work with us to get a solution.” — Harju also lamented the loss of Brady’s institutional knowledge of complex issues like the tax code and the Ways and Means Committee’s other areas of purview, like health and trade, a sentiment echoed by another former Brady staffer on K Street, Monument Advocacy’s Kimberly Ellis, who praised his leadership chops and ability to effectively communicate complicated issues. — “It’s a big hit,” said Rick Limardo, a former coalitions director for Brady who is now vice president of government affairs at MGM Resorts , pointing to the congressman’s role in shepherding through the biggest tax rewrite in a generation — a legacy President Joe Biden is now seeking to unwind. — Brady “was able to kind of thread that needle on really difficult issues” both “within his party but also within the greater business community” — though not among Democrats, who voted unanimously against the tax bill — to build consensus on issues, he added. TRUMP OFFICIAL REJOINS BGR: William Crozer is heading back to his old firm, rejoining BGR Group as vice president of its lobbying team and managing director of state and local advocacy. Crozer was most recently deputy director of the White House’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, serving as one of the Trump administration’s top liaisons to state, local and tribal governments at the height of the coronavirus crisis last year. — Crozer said in an interview he looks forward to bringing BGR a “new perspective” gleaned from what he described as the “most robust intergovernmental partnership” in recent memory ushered in by the pandemic, which will be critical with the stimulus Biden’s relief package is sending local governments as well as his ongoing infrastructure push.
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CGCN’S SULLIVAN STARTS OWN FIRM: Juliane Sullivan, who most recently was a partner at the GOP lobbying firm CGCN, has branched out to start her own shop, J.Sullivan Advocacy. In an email, she said that the new venture will allow her to “focus not only [on] my clients' issues” but dive “deeply into their culture and values” to become “an intrinsic part of their team, learning what drives them and focusing on where I can be most helpful.” — She’s already re-signed several clients for whom she previously lobbied, Boeing, Ellwood Group and U.S. Travel Association . Sullivan is also launching a bipartisan collaboration platform, In Conference, to connect clients with the skillset they need — like Sullivan’s authorizing experience and the appropriations expertise of Baker Donelson’s Jim Dyer to help workforce development and higher education clients navigate the return of earmarks. NEW COALITION: Three companies — Antheia, Genomatica and Ginkgo Bioworks — are teaming up to start the Synthetic Biology Coalition to represent the industry in Washington. Arshi Siddiqui, Mario Ramirez and Clete Willems of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld and Dan Todd and Paul Edattel of Todd Strategies will lobby for the coalition, while CGCN Group is advising it on media. — “The ongoing efforts of the US government to invest in next generation technologies, including synthetic biology, are laying the groundwork for continued investment, governance, and prioritization of this transformative technology at a national scale,” Jason Kelly, Gingko’s chief executive, said in a statement. BIDEN WANTS TO CAPITALIZE ON GOP-BUSINESS RIFT: “The cautious courtship between corporate America and the Biden White House could play a critical role in the president’s agenda, as he advances an infrastructure bill through Congress and pushes politically-fraught policies, including on immigration, racial justice and gun violence, without [GOP] lawmakers,” POLITICO’s Anita Kumar and Chris Cadelago report. — “It also reflects a seismic shift in the political landscape, where, not too long ago, Democrats found themselves trying to tamp down opposition from business leaders rather than work with them, and generally business-friendly Republicans were aligning with corporate America rather than periodically bashing it.” — “‘What President Biden realizes is that business is now ready to engage and they are an important voice at the table,’ said Valerie Jarrett, who served as President [ Barack] Obama’s liaison to corporate America. ‘Big business isn’t simply relying on Republicans to look out for their interests. They're looking out for their own interests and getting more involved.’” | | | | YOUR GUIDE TO THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION: As the Biden administration closes in on three months in office, what are the big takeaways? Will polls that show support for infrastructure initiatives and other agenda items translate into Republican votes or are they a mirage? What's the plan to deal with Sen. Joe Manchin? Add Transition Playbook to your daily reads for details you won't find anywhere else that reveal what's really happening inside the West Wing and across the executive branch. Track the people, policies and power centers of the Biden administration. Subscribe today. | | | | | MEANWHILE AT THE CHAMBER: “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce urged senators to oppose a sweeping Democratic-backed voting-overhaul bill, saying it would impose onerous restrictions on political advocacy by corporations and other associations,” The Wall Street Journal’s Alexa Corse reports. The business lobby said Tuesday it will issue a “key vote alert” on the House-passed For the People Act while urging Democrats to seek GOP input on the bill, which faced an uphill battle winning 60 votes in the Senate. — “‘The Chamber believes the ability of Americans to exercise their right to vote in accessible and secure elections and to be able to trust in a free and fair outcome is fundamental to who we are as a nation,’ said a draft of the Chamber’s letter that was viewed by The Wall Street Journal. ‘The Chamber is deeply troubled by efforts at the state and federal level to enact election law changes on a partisan basis.’” TAI MEETS WITH STAKEHOLDERS IN VACCINE PATENT PUSH: U.S Trade Representative Katherine Tai met Tuesday “with drugmakers and with groups seeking a waiver for sections of the World Trade Organization’s intellectual-property rules to improve vaccine access for poorer nations,” Bloomberg’s Eric Martin reports. In three separate meetings, Tai met with Public Citizen and Human Rights Watch, labor groups like United Steelworkers and the American Federation of Teachers and then with the drug lobbying group PhRMA and another industry group, Biotechnology Innovation Organization. — “At the meeting with business leaders, ‘the participants shared their views on the challenges with increasing vaccine production and distribution around the world,’ the USTR said. Tai ‘emphasized her commitment to working with other WTO members on a global response to the Covid-19 pandemic, including the role of developing countries in any solution,’ it said. Congressional Democrats, unions and civil-society groups have been lobbying the Biden administration to remove the barrier for production in developing countries.” NONPROFIT WHO HIRED FORMER TRANSITION OFFICIAL WON HUGE CONTRACT: “A Texas nonprofit that recently hired a Biden transition official got a contract worth as much as $530 million to help manage the influx of migrant children at the southern border,” Axios’ Lachlan Markay reports. “The contract is by far the largest ever awarded to Family Endeavors. It's potentially worth more than 12 times the group's most recently reported annual budget — a sign of the demand the new work will place on its operations,” and comes months after Andrew Lorenzen-Strait, a former Immigrations and Customs Enforcement official who advised the Biden transition team on DHS issues and previously ran his own consulting firm, joined as its senior director for migrant services and federal affairs. | | | — Association of American Publishers has named Shelley Husband senior vice president for government affairs and special projects. She was most recently staff director and general counsel for the House Judiciary Committee. — Nicholas Scoufaras joined the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association this week as manager of public and government affairs. He was most recently legislative director for former Rep. Rob Woodall (R-Ga.). — The Electronic Transactions Association has hired Matt Tremblay as senior manager of state government affairs. He was previously director of state government affairs for the Project Management Institute. — Ryan Lynch has joined JTR Strategies as a senior associate. Lynch is an Obama DOT and L.A. Metro alum. — Doug Campbell has been named managing director at Blue Star Strategies. He was most recently deputy staff director for the House Foreign Affairs Committee. — Toni Michelle Jackson is joining Crowell & Moring as a partner in its litigation and labor and employment groups and state attorneys general practice. She most recently was D.C. deputy attorney general. — Jon Romano is now a partner at strategic advisory firm Department of Here, per Playbook. He’s a Gina Raimondo and Obama DOT alum.
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| | | Higgins Victory Committee (Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.), Redemption PAC) | | | America Blue (Super PAC)
Minnesota Renewal Project (PAC)
SAVE AMERICA NOW PAC (PAC)
Sun City Democrats Club (PAC) | | New Lobbying Registrations | | 38 North Solutions, LLC: Soo Green Hvdc Link
Arena Offshore, Lp: Arena Offshore, Lp
Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz /The Daschle Group: Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz /The Daschle Group: Carilion Clinic
Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz /The Daschle Group: Sentara Healthcare
Crossroads Strategies, LLC: Orchard Therapeutics North America
Crossroads Strategies, LLC: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
Downs Government Affairs: Community College League Of California
Downs Government Affairs: Iowa Association Of Community College Trustees
Downs Government Affairs: Warren County Community College
Elias Walker, Inc.: Perdue Agri-Business
Elias Walker, Inc.: Produce Alliance LLC
Emmer Consulting, Inc. (Formerly Known As Emmer Consulting, P.C.): International Brotherhood Of Teamsters
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP: Global Antibiotic Research And Development Partnership (Gardp)
Fgh Holdings, LLC (Formerly Known As The Glover Park Group LLC): Pivotal Ventures LLC
Gordley Associates: Plant Based Foods Association
Invariant LLC: Echostone
John Ladd & Associates, Inc.: Live Earth Imaging, Inc.
Klein/Johnson Group: Rafferty Asset Management
Mcdermott+Consulting LLC: Brightview Senior Living LLC
Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (F/K/A Mw Capitol Strategies LLC): American Outdoor Brands, Inc.
Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (F/K/A Mw Capitol Strategies LLC): Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (F/K/A Mw Capitol Strategies LLC): Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.
National Group, LLP: The City University Of New York
Ogilvy Government Relations: Abbvie Inc.
Ogilvy Government Relations: Atlas Supply LLC
Ogilvy Government Relations: Grantworks, Inc.
Ogilvy Government Relations: Gulf Coast Sequestration
Ogilvy Government Relations: Jonah Energy LLC
Pace, LLP (Formerly Pace-Capstone): Applus Technologies
Pace, LLP (Formerly Pace-Capstone): Dekra North America
Pace, LLP (Formerly Pace-Capstone): Worldwide Environmental Products (Wep)
Peck Madigan Jones: Rekor Systems, Inc.
Policy Development Group: Aliento
Prasam: Brimrose Technology Corp
Prasam: Saft Space And Defense
Rokala Public Affairs: Nu-Tek
Strategic Marketing Innovations: Alfred University
Strategic Marketing Innovations: Echodyne, Inc.
Strategic Marketing Innovations: Mexichem Fluor
The Blc Group, LLC: Williams & Connolly LLP For The Star Family
The Madison Group: Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
The Normandy Group, LLC: Midland County, Texas
Todd Strategy, LLC Dba Todd Strategy Group: Alliance For Cell And Gene Therapy Now
Watershed Results LLC: Esa Mitigation (Coalition)
Woodberry Associates: Capitol Counsel On Behalf Of American Association Of Veterinary Medical Colleges | | New Lobbying Terminations | | American Society Of Consultant Pharmacists: American Society Of Consultant Pharmacists
Borski Associates: Philadelphia International Airport
Capitol Counsel, LLC: Fermaca De Mexico, S.A.R.L.
Cassidy & Associates, Inc.: T3 Expo
Cassidy & Associates, Inc.: Watch Systems, LLC
Diroma Eck & Co. LLP: Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. O/B/O Oromo Legacy Leadership & Advocacy Assoc.
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP: Ur-Energy USa Inc
Gray & Oscar, LLC (Formerly Bob Gray, LLC): American Subcontractors Association
Gray & Oscar, LLC (Formerly Bob Gray, LLC): Carpenters' Company Of The City And County Of Philadelphia
Gray & Oscar, LLC (Formerly Bob Gray, LLC): Finishing Contractors Association
Gray & Oscar, LLC (Formerly Bob Gray, LLC): Finishing Trades Institute Of The Mid Atlantic Region
Gray & Oscar, LLC (Formerly Bob Gray, LLC): Independence Visitor Center Corportation
Gray & Oscar, LLC (Formerly Bob Gray, LLC): International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Local #98
Gray & Oscar, LLC (Formerly Bob Gray, LLC): M&Sca Of Eastern Pennsylvania
Gray & Oscar, LLC (Formerly Bob Gray, LLC): National Center For Appropriate Technology
Gray & Oscar, LLC (Formerly Bob Gray, LLC): National Electrical Contractors Association - Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter
Gray & Oscar, LLC (Formerly Bob Gray, LLC): Steamfitters Local 420
Gray & Oscar, LLC (Formerly Bob Gray, LLC): The American Council Of Independent Laboratories
Gray & Oscar, LLC (Formerly Bob Gray, LLC): The Support Sight Foundation
Gray & Oscar, LLC (Formerly Bob Gray, LLC): Vetri Community Partnership
Holland & Knight LLP: Ascend Performance Materials
Holland & Knight LLP: Mednax, Inc.
Holland & Knight LLP: Osage Casinos
Holland & Knight LLP: Osage Nation
Holland & Knight LLP: Pride Mobility Products Corporation
Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid, LLC: Google, Inc. On Behalf Of X
Mcdermott+Consulting LLC: Prothrombin-Time Self Testing Coalition
O'Neill And Associates: Scientel Solutions
O'Neill And Associates: Whitsons Culinary Group
Polsinelli Pc: Blue Earth Diagnostics Inc.
Polsinelli Pc: Rhinogram, LLC
Prime Policy Group: Customized Logistics & Delivery Assn. (Formerly Messenger Courier Association)
Prime Policy Group: Dream Medical Group
Robertson, Monagle, & Eastaugh Pc (Formelry Known At Hoffman, Silver, Gilman And: California Wetfish Producers Association
The Cjr Group, Inc.: Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.
The Tolman Group: Brian Anderson
The Tolman Group: Coalition For Public Safety
The Tolman Group: Dina Reis
The Tolman Group: Justice Action Network
The Tolman Group: The Aleph Institute
The Tolman Group: Tim Hutchison
Whirlpool Corporation: Whirlpool Corporation
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