Bottom line

TAX

​Intuit Inc. and Affiliates hired Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld to lobby on issues related to tax administration. Arshi Siddiqui, former senior policy adviser to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), will work on the account.

​Intuit Inc. and Affiliates hired TheGROUP DC LLC to lobby on cybersecurity, privacy, consumer protection and other issues. Sudafi Henry, former director of legislative affairs for then-Vice President Joe Biden, will work on the account.

Dell Technologies, Inc. hired Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP to lobby on corporate and international tax issues. Russ ​Sullivan, former staff director for Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee, will work on the account.

COVID-19 RELIEF

The National League of Cities hired King & Spalding LLP to lobby on implementation of the American Rescue Plan. Former Reps. Kendrick Meek (D-Fla.) and Ander ​Crenshaw (R-Fla.) will work on the account.

HEALTH CARE

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America hired Thorn Run Partners to promote pharmaceutical research and development. Beau Schuyler, former legislative director to former Rep. John Tanner (D-Tenn.), will work on the account.

FINANCE

The Blockchain Association hired Lincoln Policy Group to lobby on cryptocurrency issues. Former Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) will work on the account.

The Managed Funds Association hired Alpine Group Partners, LLC to lobby on bills impacting capital financial markets and commodity and swap markets. Neal Patel, former senior aide at the Office of Management and Budget under former President Trump, will work on the account.