Lobbying Relationship

Client

Indian Gaming Association

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Lobbying firm

Ben Nighthorse Consultants, Inc.

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  • Continuing educational efforts toward members of congress regarding Tribal Sovereignty, and Government-to-Government relationships between the United States and Tribal Governments.
  • Educational efforts toward members of congress with regard to unique issues surrounding Tribal Gaming,
  • Tribal governments have issues similar to many state and local governments, however, they do not have a tax base to address these issues. We work to educate members on how to address the unique needs to tribal governments.
  • Many member of congress have very little contact with American Indian Tribes, we work to educate members on issues unique to tribal governments and work cooperatively to identify solutions.
  • American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and Villages have among them, many of the poorest counties in American. Economic Development is of great import. Working cooperatively with the legislative branch on how to use federal resources to advance economic development in Indian country.
  • Working with senate staff to stay abreast of any potential legislation that may affect Tribal taxation

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General Issues: Constitution, Gaming/Gambling/Casino, Government Issues, Indian/Native American Affairs, Economics/Economic Development, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

Spending: about $1,692,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2012: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives

Bills mentioned

S.63: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017

Sponsor: Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)

H.R.511: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015

Sponsor: Todd Rokita (R-Ind.)

S.248: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2015

Sponsor: Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)

H.R.3043: Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014

Sponsor: Devin Nunes (R-Calif.)

S.1507: Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2013

Sponsor: Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)

H.R.2666: Internet Poker Freedom Act of 2013

Sponsor: Joe L. Barton (R-Texas)

H.R.2282: Internet Gambling Regulation, Enforcement, and Consumer Protection Act...

Sponsor: Peter T. King (R-N.Y.)

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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?
Ben Nighthorse Campbell U.S. Senator 1993-2005, Member of Congress 1987-1993 Former U.S. Senator Former US Senator Former U.S. Senator, Former Member of Congress
David W. Devendorf U.S. Senate Staff 1993-2005, U.S. House Staff 1991-1993
David Devendorf Former Senate Staff Former House / Senate Staff Former U.S. Senate Staff, Former U.S. House Staff

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.

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Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate

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