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1st Quarter - Report · 2026

Filing UUID
9aa8e05c-9523-4e9e-aaef-152860bd66af
Type
Q1 — 1st Quarter - Report
Period
first_quarter
Year
2026
Posted
2026-04-29 23:57:55
Income (reported)
$20,000
Expenses (reported)
Filing document
Open on lda.senate.gov
Registrant (lobbying firm)

THE BRIGHTUP GROUP LLC

Government relations and public affairs consulting firm.

Contact
CRAIG S. BRIGHTUP
Phone
+1 202-827-3352
Address
zip:20003, city:Washington, state:DC, street:8 E Street, SE
Client

AMERICAN PET PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Membership organization for the pet industry.

State
CT
Country
US
Effective date
2025-11-01
Issues lobbied + lobbyists (4)

TAR — Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)

Tariffs imposed under IEEPA and potential for refunds. USTR Sec. 301 tariffs and exclusions Sec. 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, and derivative products.

Lobbyists:
  • mr CRAIG S BRIGHTUP

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

TOU — Travel/Tourism

Potential changes by DHS/CBP to the Visa Waiver Program.

Lobbyists:
  • mr CRAIG S BRIGHTUP

TAX — Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Implementation of individual and business tax provisions in the OBBBA, H.R. 1. Treasury-IRS Interim Guidance for the OBBBA's 100% deduction for new manufacturing facilties.

Lobbyists:
  • mr CRAIG S BRIGHTUP

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

SMB — Small Business

Supply chain issues impacting pet product production/distribution.

Lobbyists:
  • mr CRAIG S BRIGHTUP

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