Manufacturing Group Spent $1.11M In 2Q Lobbying

SEATTLE — The National Association of Manufacturers spent $1.11 million lobbying the federal government during the second quarter, according to a recent disclosure report.

That's up slightly from the $1.05 million it spent lobbying in the same quarter of last year.

The organization, which represents manufacturers nationwide, lobbied on the federal budget, Congressional bills related to clean air and water, patent reform and intellectual property rights, smart energy grids and cap and trade initiatives, along with other issues in April through June.

The group lobbied the federal government on the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment act, which gives tax benefits to employers who hire certain previously unemployed workers, and on the Jobs for Main Street act, which called for investment in infrastructure and hiring of teachers, police officers and other similar jobs.

The association also lobbied on specific political nominations, including those of Brian Hayes and Mark Pearce to the National Labor Relations Board, and Islam Siddiqi and Michael Punke for ambassador-level positions at the office of the U.S. Trade Representative. All four were confirmed in the roles.

In addition to Congress, the group lobbied the departments of state, labor, commerce and the Environmental Protection Agency, the Office of Management & Budget and other federal bodies, according to the document filed July 16 with the House Clerk's Office.