Lobbying Activity
Federal lobbying disclosures that explicitly identify H.R. 7636. These records show reported lobbying involving the legislation; they do not establish that every member of Congress, sponsor, or voter was personally contacted.
LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC.
Registrant: LAW OFFICES OF KEVIN G. CURTIN
1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Apr 19, 2026
Reported lobbying issue
Trade (domestic/foreign): Proposals related to tariffs (H.J.Res. 72) Tariff refund bills (H.R. 7615, H.R. 7636) Nominations to FMC and International Trade Court
Energy/Nuclear: Proposals related to electric vehicle batteries and lithium-ion batteries Proposals related to energy policy; proposal related to energy cost (H.R. 4758) Proposals related to energy efficiency of home appliances (H.R. 4626)
Telecommunications: Mobile emergency alert systems (M-EAS); AWARN FCC emergency alert system activity FCC action on NextGen FCC proceeding related to ATSC-3 standards FCC action on offshore call centers FTC negative option ANPRM Television privacy issues Matters related to artificial intelligence Status of independent agencies
Manufacturing: Proposals related to U.S. manufacturing Proposals related to energy efficiency of home appliances (H.R. 4626) Proposals related to electric vehicles Proposals related to lithium batteries Energy Star program Nomination to Dept. of Commerce and CPSC
Government entities reported: Commerce, Dept of (DOC)
Federal Maritime Commission
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Intl Trade Administration (ITA)
SENATE
Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Energy, Dept of
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Reported filing-period amount: $30,000
This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.
THE METALS COMPANY
Registrant: THE VOGEL GROUP
2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 20, 2026
Reported lobbying issue
Defense: H.R.7636 Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act; S.3631 Critical Minerals Security Act of 2024; S.4712 Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act of 2024""; Issues surrounding an executive order on seabed minerals; Issues surrounding permitting; Issues surrounding financing for domestic processing of minerals
Government entities reported: Commerce, Dept of (DOC)
Defense, Dept of (DOD)
Energy, Dept of
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Interior, Dept of (DOI)
SENATE
State, Dept of (DOS)
Treasury, Dept of
White House Office
Reported filing-period amount: $90,000
This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.
THE METALS COMPANY
Registrant: THE VOGEL GROUP
1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Apr 20, 2026
Reported lobbying issue
Defense: H.R.7636 Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act; S.3631 Critical Minerals Security Act of 2024; S.4712 Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act of 2024""; Issues surrounding an executive order on seabed minerals; Issues surrounding permitting; Issues surrounding financing for domestic processing of minerals "
Government entities reported: Commerce, Dept of (DOC)
Defense, Dept of (DOD)
Energy, Dept of
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Interior, Dept of (DOI)
SENATE
State, Dept of (DOS)
Treasury, Dept of
White House Office
Reported filing-period amount: $90,000
This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.
THE METALS COMPANY
Registrant: THE VOGEL GROUP
4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31)
Jan 19, 2026
Reported lobbying issue
Defense: H.R.7636 Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act; National Defense Authorization Act FY25;S.3631 Critical Minerals Security Act of 2024; S.4712 Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act of 2024";Issues surrounding an executive order on seabed minerals; Issues surrounding permitting
Government entities reported: Commerce, Dept of (DOC)
Defense, Dept of (DOD)
Energy, Dept of
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Interior, Dept of (DOI)
SENATE
State, Dept of (DOS)
Treasury, Dept of
White House Office
Reported filing-period amount: $90,000
This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.
THE METALS COMPANY
Registrant: THE VOGEL GROUP
3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)
Oct 20, 2025
Reported lobbying issue
Defense: H.R.7636 Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act; National Defense Authorization Act FY25;S.3631 Critical Minerals Security Act of 2024; S.4712 Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act of 2024";Issues surrounding an executive order on seabed minerals; Issues surrounding permitting
Government entities reported: Commerce, Dept of (DOC)
Defense, Dept of (DOD)
Energy, Dept of
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Interior, Dept of (DOI)
SENATE
State, Dept of (DOS)
Treasury, Dept of
White House Office
Reported filing-period amount: $92,000
This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.
THE METALS COMPANY
Registrant: THE VOGEL GROUP
2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 21, 2025
Reported lobbying issue
Defense: H.R.7636 Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act; National Defense Authorization Act FY25;S.3631 Critical Minerals Security Act of 2024; S.4712 Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act of 2024";Issues surrounding an executive order on seabed minerals; Issues surrounding permitting
Government entities reported: Commerce, Dept of (DOC)
Defense, Dept of (DOD)
Energy, Dept of
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SENATE
State, Dept of (DOS)
Treasury, Dept of
White House Office
Reported filing-period amount: $80,000
This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.
THE METALS COMPANY
Registrant: THE VOGEL GROUP
1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Apr 20, 2025
Reported lobbying issue
Defense: H.R.7636 Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act; National Defense Authorization Act FY25; S.3631 Critical Minerals Security Act of 2024; S.4712 Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act of 2024; Issues surrounding an executive order on seabed minerals
Government entities reported: Commerce, Dept of (DOC)
Defense, Dept of (DOD)
Energy, Dept of
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SENATE
State, Dept of (DOS)
Treasury, Dept of
White House Office
Reported filing-period amount: $78,000
This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.
