Lobbyist Registers to Influence Pentagon Acquisition Issues
What happened
Jill Buria registered to lobby the Defense Department through Checkmate Government Relations, representing federal contractors Cartridge Technologies and Pantheon Data. However, Checkmate’s managing partner later stated that the firm would amend the disclosure to reflect that Buria would not lobby the Pentagon.
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Why it matters
The activity occurs as the Trump administration and Pete Hegseth push for major overhauls to Pentagon defense procurement and readiness. Checkmate was paid $110,000 in the most recent quarter for work related to Cartridge Technologies.
The Trump administration and Pete Hegseth are pushing for major overhauls to Pentagon defense procurement and readiness.
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Who's involved
- CheckmateLobbying shop representing federal contractors seeking influence on Pentagon acquisition issues.
- PENTAGONGovernment agency whose acquisition decisions and funding priorities are subject to lobbying efforts.
- Pete HegsethSecretary of Defense who directs the policies and operations of the Pentagon.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- PENTAGONSpeculative
The Pentagon could see its funding priorities influenced by lobbying efforts.
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- The Department of the Army reserved funds for the Defense Innovation Unit and appointed Hurst as CFO under the administration's mandate.
The entities involved
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PENTAGON
Slovak company
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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense