Some in the industry expected lobbying spending to level out ahead of the midterms and after numerous pandemic relief bills and the initial burst that a new administration provides.
Reps. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.), Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) and Jason Smith (R-Mo.) have all thrown their hats in the ring to replace retiring Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas).
James Fitzella, a senior professional staffer for House Rules ranking member Tom Cole (R-Okla.), is heading back to K Street to join the Vogel Group as a director.