Why It Matters
Siemens Corp. has added three lobbying firms to its roster, including H.A. Cumber & Co. Inc., which registered the industrial manufacturer as a new client on August 14, covering Transportation (TRA), Railroads (RRR), and Manufacturing (MAN) as lobbying issues.
Siemans has been active on Capitol Hill for years, with 95 member communications mentioning the firm on record, and a reported $6.99 million in lobbying spending over the past four quarters.
By the Numbers
Siemens maintains 23 active lobbyists across multiple firms. Siemens spent $6.99 million on lobbying in the past four quarters across its entire team.
H.A. Cumber & Co. Inc. brought on two lobbyists for the account: Husein Cumber, serving as President, and Fontaine LeMaistre IV, serving as Principal Consultant. H.A. Cumber & Co. Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of clients, with reported lobbying spending ranging from $30,000 to $2.13 million.
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Fierce Government Relations registered Siemens Corp. as a client on July 20.
Alpine Group Partners LLC, Todd Strategy Group, and GROUP DC LLC also represent Siemens, bringing additional government affairs capacity.
Broader Context
Rep. Michael Guest attended the Rankin Committee of 100 Luncheon on April 8, where Siemens Energy's $300 million investment announcement in their Rankin County, Mississippi facility was highlighted and discussed.
On August 7, Siemens announced a $200 million-plus investment in U.S. manufacturing.
The Bottom Line
The addition of H.A. Cumber & Co. Inc. and the earlier registration of Akin Gump and Fierce Government Relations indicate the company is distributing its advocacy across multiple channels to cover ground on transportation, rail, and manufacturing policy.
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