Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearms. Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, FY 2024 Appropriations legislation, and FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, HR 698/HR 25, Assault Weapons Ban of 2023, HR 615 Protect Access for Hunters & Anglers Act, S. 298/HR 625 Keep Americans Safe Act, HR 38/S214, Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, Equal Access to Justice Act., GOSAFE Act.
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacturing of firearms.
HR428/S53, FIND Act, S 293 Fair Access to Banking Act, Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act (H.R.7450) legislation and policy related to discrimination by banks and financial institutions against the firearms industry.
Policy and regulation related to the export of firearms.
Duration: March 8, 2021
to
present
General Issues: Firearms/Guns/Ammunition , Manufacturing , Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities , Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Spending: about $570,000 (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 2021: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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.
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, 2024
In Q1, Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (f/k/a MW Capitol Strategies LLC) lobbied for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. , earning $45,000. The report was filed on April 22.
Original Filing: 301575033.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearms. Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, FY 2024 Appropriations legislation, and FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, HR 698/HR 25, Assault Weapons Ban of 2023, HR 615 Protect Access for Hunters & Anglers Act, S. 298/HR 625 Keep Americans Safe Act, HR 38/S214, Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, Equal Access to Justice Act., GOSAFE Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacturing of firearms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Lobbying Issues
HR428/S53, FIND Act, S 293 Fair Access to Banking Act, Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act (H.R.7450) legislation and policy related to discrimination by banks and financial institutions against the firearms industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Policy and regulation related to the export of firearms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Type of Issue
Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (f/k/a MW Capitol Strategies LLC) lobbied for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. , earning $45,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20.
Original Filing: 301533463.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearms. Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, FY 2024 Appropriations legislation, and FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, HR 698/HR 25, Assault Weapons Ban of 2023, HR 615 Protect Access for Hunters & Anglers Act, S. 298/HR 625 Keep Americans Safe Act, HR 38/S214, Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, Equal Access to Justice Act., GOSAFE Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacturing of firearms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Lobbying Issues
HR428/S53, FIND Act, S 293 Fair Access to Banking Act, legislation and policy related to discrimination by banks and financial institutions against the firearms industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (f/k/a MW Capitol Strategies LLC) lobbied for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. , earning $45,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301514826.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearms. Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, FY 2024 Appropriations legislation, and FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, HR 698/HR 25, Assault Weapons Ban of 2023, HR 615 Protect Access for Hunters & Anglers Act, S. 298/HR 625 Keep Americans Safe Act, HR 38/S214, Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, Equal Access to Justice Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacturing of firearms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Lobbying Issues
HR428/S53, FIND Act, S 293 Fair Access to Banking Act, legislation and policy related to discrimination by banks and financial institutions against the firearms industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (f/k/a MW Capitol Strategies LLC) lobbied for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. , earning $45,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301484928.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearms. Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, FY 2024 Appropriations legislation, and FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, HR 698/HR 25, Assault Weapons Ban of 2023, HR 615 Protect Access for Hunters & Anglers Act, S. 298/HR 625 Keep Americans Safe Act, HR 38/S214, Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, Equal Access to Justice Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacturing of firearms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Lobbying Issues
HR428/S53, FIND Act, S 293 Fair Access to Banking Act, legislation and policy related to discrimination by banks and financial institutions against the firearms industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (f/k/a MW Capitol Strategies LLC) lobbied for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. , earning $45,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301456963.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearms. Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, FY 2024 Appropriations legislation, and FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, HR 698/HR 25, Assault Weapons Ban of 2023, HR 615 Protect Access for Hunters & Anglers Act, S. 298/HR 625 Keep Americans Safe Act, HR 38/S214, Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacturing of firearms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Lobbying Issues
HR428/S53, FIND Act, S 293 Fair Access to Banking Act, legislation and policy related to discrimination by banks and financial institutions against the firearms industry
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (f/k/a MW Capitol Strategies LLC) lobbied for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. , earning $45,000. The report was filed on Jan. 14, 2023.
Original Filing: 301427751.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearms. Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, FY 2023 Appropriations legislation, and FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacturing of firearms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Lobbying Issues
Fair Access to Banking Act, Find Act and other policy related to discrimination by financial institutions against the firearms industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (f/k/a MW Capitol Strategies LLC) lobbied for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. , earning $45,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301412299.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearms. Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, FY 2023 Appropriations legislation, and FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacturing of firearms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Lobbying Issues
Fair Access to Banking Act, Find Act and other policy related to discrimination by financial institutions against the firearms industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (f/k/a MW Capitol Strategies LLC) lobbied for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. , earning $45,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301388077.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearms. Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, FY 2023 Appropriations legislation, and FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacturing of firearms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
Lobbying Issues
Fair Access to Banking Act and other policy related to discrimination by financial institutions agains the firearms industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (f/k/a MW Capitol Strategies LLC) lobbied for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. , earning $45,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301364137.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearms. Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, FY 2022 Appropriations legislation, FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2023 Appropriations
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacturing of firearms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Fair Access to Banking Act and other policy related to discrimination by financial institutions agains the firearms industry.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (f/k/a MW Capitol Strategies LLC) lobbied for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. , earning $45,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301337524.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearms. Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, FY 2022 Appropriations legislation, FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacturing of firearms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (f/k/a MW Capitol Strategies LLC) lobbied for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. , earning $45,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301307691.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearms. Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, FY 2022 Appropriations legislation, FY 2022 Appropriations bills.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacturing of firearms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (f/k/a MW Capitol Strategies LLC) lobbied for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. , earning $45,000. The report was filed on July 6, 2021.
Original Filing: 301273779.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearms. Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act and FY 2022 Appropriations legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacturing of firearms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (f/k/a MW Capitol Strategies LLC) lobbied for Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on May 25, 2021.
Original Filing: 301271577.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of firearms. Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act and FY 2022 Appropriations legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Legislative and regulatory policy related to the manufacturing of firearms.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2021
Mike Williams Capitol Strategies LLC (f/k/a MW Capitol Strategies LLC) filed a lobbying registration on April 13, 2021 to represent Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., effective March 8, 2021.
Original Filing: 301252474.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Issues related to the manufacturing, regulation and sale of firearms. .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate