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1st Quarter - Report · 2026

Filing UUID
eb80d93e-4efb-4a2b-b3d4-c8a01ba42c63
Type
Q1 — 1st Quarter - Report
Period
first_quarter
Year
2026
Posted
2026-05-09 19:45:30
Income (reported)
—
Expenses (reported)
$75,000
Expenses method
A
Filing document
Open on lda.senate.gov
Registrant (lobbying firm)

ESSENTIAL MINERALS ASSOCIATION (FKA INDUSTRIAL MINERALS ASSOCIATION - NORTH AMERICA)

Contact
CHRIS GREISSING
Phone
+1 703-562-0000
Address
zip:22201, city:Arlington, state:VA, street:3101 Wilson Blvd Suite 230
Client

ESSENTIAL MINERALS ASSOCIATION (FKA INDUSTRIAL MINERALS ASSOCIATION-NORTH AMERI)

State
DC
Country
US
Government-entity client
false
Effective date
2007-08-13
Issues lobbied + lobbyists (14)

ENG — Energy/Nuclear

energy grants and loans via previous legislation. Promoting processing facilities for rare earths and critical minerals

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Energy, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

CSP — Consumer Issues/Safety/Products

Activity at HHS

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Food & Drug Administration (FDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

MAN — Manufacturing

tariffs, trade, domestic minerals supply chain

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Energy, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

AGR — Agriculture

Potash/Phosphate as critical minerals

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Interior, Dept of (DOI); SENATE; U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

BUD — Budget/Appropriations

Continuing Resolution for 2026; Budget Reconciliation Package; 2026 Appropriations Legislation

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

CAW — Clean Air and Water (quality)

WOTUS; EPA Air Regulations; EPA Water Regulations; Legislation related to air/water quality

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

LBR — Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

FMSHRC Decision; MSHA

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA); Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA); SENATE

NAT — Natural Resources

NEPA, WATER, Air, Mining Law; Permit reform

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Bureau of Land Management (BLM); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Interior, Dept of (DOI); SENATE

SMB — Small Business

n/a

Lobbyists:

TRD — Trade (domestic/foreign)

Trade/Tariff Issues

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); White House Office

FOO — Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)

FDA Issues related to new restrictions and regulations

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Food & Drug Administration (FDA); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

TAX — Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Reconciliation package Percentage Depletion Tax Deduction Section 899

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

TRA — Transportation

Issues before the STB; legislation introduced by Senators Baldwin and Marshall: Reliable Rail Service Act of 2025

Lobbyists:
  • mr CHRISTOPHER KIRBY GREISSING

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Surface Transportation Board (STB); Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

CHM — Chemicals/Chemical Industry

TSCA issues, promoting stronger domestic supply chain; availability of necessary chemicals for minerals processing from north american trade partners.

Lobbyists:

Government entities lobbied: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

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