Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Duration: March 13, 2017
to
March 1, 2021
General Issues: Retirement , Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Spending: about $460,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
It can be tricky to figure out how much an organization spent on a particular lobbying engagement. The law only requires lobbyists to report the amount they were paid for federal lobbying each quarter rounded to the nearest $10,000—and if it's less than $3,000 in a given quarter (or less than $13,000 for organizations with in-house lobbyists), they don't have to disclose it at all. Plus, some organizations include spending that doesn’t belong in the report—for instance, money spent lobbying state governments or other legal work.
Agencies lobbied since 2017: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Office of Administration, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Lobbyist
Covered positions?
Al Simpson
2011-2017 COS REP Mick Mulvaney
US Representative 1997-2005
US Representative, 2001-2013
2011-2017 COS REP Mick Mulvaney;
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
1st Quarter, 2021
Mercury Public Affairs, LLC terminated an engagement in which they represented Primerica, Inc. on April 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301257288.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Office of Administration
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, Mercury Public Affairs, LLC lobbied for Primerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301236405.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Office of Administration
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, Mercury Public Affairs, LLC lobbied for Primerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 7, 2020.
Original Filing: 301207924.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Office of Administration
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, Mercury Public Affairs, LLC lobbied for Primerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301195945.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Office of Administration
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, Mercury Public Affairs, LLC lobbied for Primerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2020.
Original Filing: 301169685.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Office of Administration
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, Mercury Public Affairs, LLC lobbied for Primerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2020.
Original Filing: 301125211.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Office of Administration
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, Mercury Public Affairs, LLC lobbied for Primerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 8, 2019.
Original Filing: 301063933.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Title IX, Section 913, Securities and Exchange Commission Study and rulemaking regarding obligations of brokers, dealers, and investment advisers; H.R. 4538,
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, Mercury Public Affairs, LLC lobbied for Primerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2019.
Original Filing: 301048543.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Title IX, Section 913, Securities and Exchange Commission Study and rulemaking regarding obligations of brokers, dealers, and investment advisers; H.R. 4538,
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, Mercury Public Affairs, LLC lobbied for Primerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 12, 2019.
Original Filing: 301024523.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Title IX, Section 913, Securities and Exchange Commission Study and rulemaking regarding obligations of brokers, dealers, and investment advisers; H.R. 4538,
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, Mercury Public Affairs, LLC lobbied for Primerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2019.
Original Filing: 301011239.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Title IX, Section 913, Securities and Exchange Commission Study and rulemaking regarding obligations of brokers, dealers, and investment advisers; H.R. 4538,
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, Mercury lobbied for Primerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2018.
Original Filing: 300986374.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Title IX, Section 913, Securities and Exchange Commission Study and rulemaking regarding obligations of brokers, dealers, and investment advisers; H.R. 4538,
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, Mercury lobbied for Primerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300970095.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Title IX, Section 913, Securities and Exchange Commission Study and rulemaking regarding obligations of brokers, dealers, and investment advisers; H.R. 4538,
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, Mercury lobbied for Primerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300948828.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Title IX, Section 913, Securities and Exchange Commission Study and rulemaking regarding obligations of brokers, dealers, and investment advisers; H.R. 4538,
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, Mercury lobbied for Primerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300928501.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Title IX, Section 913, Securities and Exchange Commission Study and rulemaking regarding obligations of brokers, dealers, and investment advisers; H.R. 4538,
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, Mercury lobbied for Primerica, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2017.
Original Filing: 300904599.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Title IX, Section 913, Securities and Exchange Commission Study and rulemaking regarding obligations of brokers, dealers, and investment advisers; H.R. 4538,
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, Mercury lobbied for Primerica, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300889523.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Title IX, Section 913, Securities and Exchange Commission Study and rulemaking regarding obligations of brokers, dealers, and investment advisers; H.R. 4538,
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, Mercury lobbied for Primerica, Inc. . The report was filed on April 13, 2017.
Original Filing: 300865287.xml
Lobbying Issues
Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
Agencies Lobbied
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
Lobbying Issues
P.L. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Title IX, Section 913, Securities and Exchange Commission Study and rulemaking regarding obligations of brokers, dealers, and investment advisers; H.R. 4538,
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
1st Quarter, 2017
Mercury filed a lobbying registration on March 15, 2017 to represent Primerica, Inc., effective March 13, 2017.
Original Filing: 300861476.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Department of Labor final rule to change the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act - Conflict of Interest Rule (RIN 1210-AB32); H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, provisions relating to the Department of Labor coordinating retail customer standards of conduct with the Securities and Exchange Commission to minimize regulatory conflicts; H.R. 4293, the Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act; H.R. 4294, the Strengthening Access to Valuable Education and Retirement Support Act.
P.L. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Title IX, Section 913, Securities and Exchange Commission Study and rulemaking regarding obligations of brokers, deal .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate