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1st Quarter - Report · 2026

Filing UUID
ad82fb84-4df0-4701-88b3-3f9bbc2b22b3
Type
Q1 — 1st Quarter - Report
Period
first_quarter
Year
2026
Posted
2026-04-16 15:40:43
Income (reported)
Expenses (reported)
$45,000
Expenses method
A
Filing document
Open on lda.senate.gov

Registrant (lobbying firm)

THE FRIEDKIN GROUP, INC.

automotive and adventure travel industries

Contact
LAIRD DORAN
Phone
+1 713-580-3635
Address
zip:77077, city:Houston, state:TX, street:1375 Enclave Parkway

Client

THE FRIEDKIN GROUP, INC.

State
TX
Country
US
Government-entity client
false
Effective date
2016-04-01

Issues lobbied + lobbyists

AUT — Automotive Industry

Monitor all issues related to automotive industry. S1379 R2R; PART bill HR 621/catalytic converter

Lobbyists: LAIRD DORAN

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

FOR — Foreign Relations

Economic development in Africa, mainly Tanzania. Support of anti-poaching efforts and inform policyholders on actions in TZ related to the access of US Tourism and trade. Economic Development in Italy.

Lobbyists: LAIRD DORAN

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

MAN — Manufacturing

monitor issues related to auto manufacturing.

Lobbyists: LAIRD DORAN

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

TAR — Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)

monitor automotive trade/tariff issues.

Lobbyists: LAIRD DORAN

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

TRU — Trucking/Shipping

weight and length issues for singer-steered combo auto transporters

Lobbyists: LAIRD DORAN

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

TRD — Trade (domestic/foreign)

issues related to automotive trade

Lobbyists: LAIRD DORAN

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

TRA — Transportation

auto transportation issues related to trucking weight and length, auto recalls, smart car technology, EVs.

Lobbyists: LAIRD DORAN

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

ENV — Environment/Superfund

CAFE Standard changes

Lobbyists: LAIRD DORAN

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

INS — Insurance

monitor issues related to CFPB, auto finance products, GAP and warranties

Lobbyists: LAIRD DORAN

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

DEF — Defense

support for funding and education of POW/MIA location and recovery for nonprofits and DoD partners. Support for increased funding for DPAA Grants budget.

Lobbyists: LAIRD DORAN

Government entities lobbied: Defense, Dept of (DOD); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

NAT — Natural Resources

support Recovering America's Wildlife Act

Lobbyists: LAIRD DORAN

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

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