Lobbying Disclosure: 1607 Strategies, LLC for Appian Corporation

The Frame

What this does

This document discloses that Appian Corporation paid $30,000 to 1607 Strategies, LLC to influence federal acquisition policies and within the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Veterans Affairs during the second quarter of 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Appian Corporation

The corporation incurred a $30,000 expense to engage professional lobbying services for federal policy advocacy.

1607 Strategies, LLC

The firm received $30,000 in income for providing lobbying services to Appian Corporation.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This is a quarterly lobbying report detailing the advocacy work performed by 1607 Strategies, LLC on behalf of Appian Corporation. The firm focused on defense and budget-related efforts within federal agencies.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This document discloses that Appian Corporation paid $30,000 to 1607 Strategies, LLC to influence federal acquisition policies and within the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Veterans Affairs during the second quarter of 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a mandatory quarterly lobbying disclosure report that identifies who was paid to influence federal policy, how much they were paid, and which agencies or legislative bodies they contacted.

Who are the lobbyists listed in this report?

The lobbyists listed are Travis Johnson, Caroline Rafferty, and Hannah Baham, all representing 1607 Strategies, LLC.

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Lobbying Activity

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of Appian Corporation

2026

BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSDEFENSE

“Issues related to Department of Defense acquisition modernization. General issuesmregarding appropriations. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security acquisition modernization. Issues related to Department of Veterans Affairs acquisition modernization.”

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Discoveries

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financial connection100% confidence

Lobbying Expenditure

Appian Corporation allocated $30,000 for federal lobbying services specifically targeting defense and agency acquisition modernization in Q2 2026.

Appian Corporation 1607 Strategies, LLC

Connected Entities

personHannah Baham“Lobbyist representing the client.”Map →

personTravis Johnson“Lobbyist representing the client.”Map →

organizationU.S. Senate“Target of lobbying activities.”Map →

organization1607 Strategies, LLC“The registrant firm hired to perform lobbying services.”Map →

organizationU.S. House of Representatives“Target of lobbying activities.”Map →

organizationAppian Corporation“The company paying for lobbying services.”Map →

organizationHomeland Security - Dept of (DHS)“Target of lobbying activities.”Map →

personCaroline Rafferty“Lobbyist representing the client.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

disclosurespreview.house.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance40
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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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Buzz15
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