Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security; Issues related to H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act.
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption.
Duration: April 1, 2016
to
December 31, 2020
General Issues: Budget/Appropriations , Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Spending: about $160,000 (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 2016: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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?
Ryan Welch
Legislative Director, Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL)
Legislative Assistant, Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL)
Legislative Correspondent, Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL)
Jay Driscoll
n/a
Zachary Williams
n/a
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.
4th Quarter, 2020
Forbes-Tate terminated an engagement in which they represented Alabama District Attorneys Association on Jan. 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301237145.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security; Issues related to H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association . The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2020.
Original Filing: 301214859.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security; Issues related to H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association . The report was filed on July 18, 2020.
Original Filing: 301193120.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security; Issues related to FY 2020 Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption; Issues related to FY 2020 Appropriations, including H.R. 3055 - Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2020.
Original Filing: 301171969.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security; Issues related to FY 2020 Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption; Issues related to FY 2020 Appropriations, including H.R. 3055 - Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2020.
Original Filing: 301121537.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the implementation of FY 2019 Appropriations, H.R. 5952/S.3072 (115th Congress) - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security; Issues related to FY 2020 Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption; Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 5952/S.3072 (115th Congress) - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; Issues related to FY 2020 Appropriations, including H.R. 3055 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2019.
Original Filing: 301072241.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the implementation of FY 2019 Appropriations [H.R. 5952/S.3072 (115th Congress) - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019]; Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security; Issues related to FY 2020 Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption; Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 5952/S.3072 (115th Congress) - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; Issues related to FY 2020 Appropriations, including H.R. 3055 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2019.
Original Filing: 301051757.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the implementation of FY 2019 Appropriations [H.R. 5952/S.3072 (115th Congress) - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019]; Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security; Issues related to FY 2020 Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption; Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 5952/S.3072 (115th Congress) - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; Issues related to FY 2020 Appropriations, including H.R. 3055 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
2nd Quarter, 2019
Forbes-Tate amended a lobbying report for representation of Alabama District Attorneys Association in Q22019 on July 19, 2019.
Original Filing: 301051848.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the implementation of FY 2019 Appropriations [H.R. 5952/S.3072 (115th Congress) - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019]; Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security; Issues related to FY 2020 Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption; Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 5952/S.3072 (115th Congress) - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; Issues related to FY 2020 Appropriations, including H.R. 3055 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301037684.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the implementation of FY 2019 Appropriations (H.R. 5952, S.3072 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019);
Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security. Issues related to FY 2020 Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education;
Issues related to encryption;
Issues related to the implementation H.R. 5952 & S.3072 Commerce/ Justice/ Science FY 2019 Appropriations . Issues related to FY 2020 Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301014423.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to FY 2019 Appropriations - H.R. 5952/S. 3072, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption; Issues related to Issues related to H.R. 5952 & S.3072 Commerce/Justice/Science FY 2019 Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300990879.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to FY 2019 Appropriations; Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption; Issues related to FY 2019 Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300973421.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to FY 2018 & FY 2019 Appropriations; Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption; Issues related to FY 2018 Appropriations & FY 2019 Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300950154.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to FY 2018 Appropriations; Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption; Issues related to FY 2018 Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2018.
Original Filing: 300934211.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to FY 2018 Appropriations; Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption; Issues related to FY 2018 Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300907914.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to FY 2018 Appropriations; Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption; Issues related to FY 2018 Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300889777.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to FY 2018 Appropriations; Issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption; Issues related to FY 2018 Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300872649.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appropriation bills for fiscal year 2017 and appropriation issues; And issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; Issues related to encryption; Issues related to FY 2017 Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations; Issues related to FY 2017 appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
4th Quarter, 2016
In Q4, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300851050.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appropriation bills for fiscal year 2017 and appropriation issues; and issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security; CJS Appropriations H.R. 2578; DHS Appropriations H.R. 3128, S. 1619, consolidated Appropriations Act, HR 2029.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; issues related to encryption; issues related to H.R. 5393 and S. 2837, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; issues related to S. 3001, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2016.
Original Filing: 300832124.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appropriation bills for fiscal year 2017 and appropriation issues; and issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security; CJS Appropriations H.R. 2578; DHS Appropriations H.R. 3128, S. 1619, consolidated Appropriations Act, HR 2029.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education; issues related to encryption; issues related to H.R. 5393 and S. 2837, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017; issues related to S. 3001, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, Forbes-Tate lobbied for Alabama District Attorneys Association , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300816924.xml
Lobbying Issues
Appropriation bills for fiscal year 2017 and appropiation issues; and issues related to funding for law enforcement, cybersecurity and homeland security; CJS Appropriations H.R. 2578; DHS Appropriations H.R. 3128, S. 1619, consolidated Appropriations Act HR 2029.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to criminal forensic science education, issues related to encryption, issues related to H.R. 5393, S. 2837, and S. 3001.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate