Bottom line: The FIFA World Cup host committees appoint Hogan Lovells

World Cup

Several host committees have been appointed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Hogan Lovells To lobby for funding to enhance security and emergency services for the tournament, which will be the first to be held in three countries with the participation of 48 teams.

The company is registered to lobby on behalf of ​2026 FIFA World Cup Philadelphia, 2026 FIFA World Cup Seattle, 2026 FIFA World Cup Atlanta, 2026 FIFA World Cup Boston and 2026 FIFA World Cup Kansas City. These and other host cities have hired teams of lobbyists, including legislators Ex, to help obtain federal funding before the tournament. Former Senator Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) will work on the calculations.

Aviation

Walmart hired MVP Strategies To lobby on aviation issues related to the draft beyond-line-of-sight rule for drones operating outside the pilot’s line of sight, as directed by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. The lobbyist on the account is Philip Wallace, the company’s chief Democratic strategist who began his career as a staffer on the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee before working in government affairs for companies including Hyundai, venture capital firm Intellectual Ventures, and Walmart.

chips

Intel hired S-3 group To lobby on issues related to CHIPS Act funding, semiconductors, R&D tax credits, tariffs, and support for domestic chipmakers in the annual defense bill. One of the lobbyists on the account is Martin Reiser, former policy director for House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-Los Angeles).

Cars

BMW From North America rented Neal Creek LLC To put pressure on issues related to the automobile industry. The lobbyist on the account is Andrew King, former deputy chief of staff to Sen. Lindsey Graham (R.S.C.).

Chevron hired Ballard Partners To lobby on issues related to the reauthorization of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Brian Ballard, former chairman of the Florida Finance Committee for President-elect Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and a top campaign organizer for his 2024 election, will work on the account.

Gambling

Betting giant FanDuel hired Akoya Group To press issues related to online sports. Ryan Dattilo, a former counsel on the House Judiciary Committee, will work on the account.