Lobbyist

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

COVERED POSITION(S)

LEG. ASST. SEN. THAD COCHRAN
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT TO SEN. THAD COCHRANPROFESSIONAL STAFF, SEN. COMM ON GOV'T AFFAIRS
PROF STAFF, SEN. CMTE ON GOV AFFAIRS
PROF STAFF, SEN. COMM. GOV AFFAIRS
PROF STAFF, SEN. COMM. GOVT AFFAIRS
PROF STAFF, SEN. COMM. ON GOV'T AFFAIRS
PROF STAFF, SEN. COMMITTEE ON GOV AFFAIRS
PROF STAFF. SEN. COMMITTEE ON GOV AFFAIRS
PROF. STAFF SEN. CMTE ON GOV AFFAIRS
PROF. STAFF SEN. COMMITTEE ON GOV AFFAIRS
PROF. STAFF, SEN COMMITTE ON GOV. AFFAIRS
PROF. STAFF, SEN. CMTE ON GOV. AFFAIRS
PROF. STAFF, SEN. COMM ON GOV'T. AFFAIRS
PROF. STAFF, SEN. COMM. GOV. AFFAIRS
PROF. STAFF, SEN. COMM. ON GOV'T AFFAIRS
PROF. STAFF, SEN. COMM. ON GOV'T. AFFAIRS
PROF. STAFF, SEN. COMMITTEE ON GOV. AFFAIRS
PROF. STAFF, SEN. COMM. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
PROF. STAFF. COMM. ON GOV'T AFFAIRS
PROF. STAFF. SEN. COMM. ON GOV'T AFFAIRS
PROFESSIONAL STAFF SEN. COMM ON GOV AFFAIRS
PROFESSIONAL STAFF, SEN. COMM ON GOVT AFFAIRS
PROFESSIONAL STAFF, SEN. COMM ON GOV'T AFFAIRS
PROFESSIONAL STAFF, SEN. COMM. ON GOVT AFFAIRS
PROFESSIONAL STAFF, SEN. COMMITTEE GOV AFFAIRS
PROFESSIONAL STAFF, SEN. COMMITTEE ON GOV AFFAIRS
PROFESSIONAL STAFF, SEN. COMMITTEE ON GOV'T AFFAIRS
PROFESSIONAL STAFF, SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOV'T AFFAIRS

FILINGS KEY

Client Is Connected to China as Indicated in Filing

Client Is Connected to China as per Heritage Foundation Analysis

No Known Client Connection to China

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Lobbying Terminated

Show Only Filings With China-Connected Clients

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Based on data as of April 24, 2026

Associated Filings (57)

Client
STATE FEDERAL STRATEGIES ON BEHALF OF HFIAW LABOR MANAGEMENT COOPERATIVE TRUST

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2025

Lobbying Status
Active

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
SHEIN TECHNOLOGY LLC

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2024

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2025

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

No foreign entitie declared. The disclosure does note that the lobbyist lobbied regarding "SHIENs [sic.] presence." According to WireScreen, Shein moved its headquarters from China to Singapore in recent years but still retains significant portions of its manufacturing operations in China. According to the Economist, the company was previously headquartered in China, before it moved its headquarters to Singapore. The company still maintains significant production in China.

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
NCCMP

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2022

Lobbying Status
Active

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
AIR CONDITIONING HEATING AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE AHRI

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2021

Lobbying Status
Active

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2021

Lobbying Status
Active

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
ANTELOPE POINT MARINA

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2020

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2021

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2020

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2025

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
STATE FEDERAL STRATEGIES ON BEHALF OF BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2020

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2025

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
MACON EDWARDS COMPANY ON BEHALF OF SNF HOLDING COMPANY

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2019

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2020

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
WORLD DOG ALLIANCE

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2018

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2018

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

No foreign entities declared. However, the client's address is listed as Hong Kong, China.

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
AARP INC

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2017

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2018

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
MACON EDWARDS COMPANY ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN COTTON SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2017

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2025

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
STATE FEDERAL STRATEGIES ON BEHALF OF UNIBAILRODAMCOWESTFIELDFORMERLYWESTFIELD

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2017

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2019

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
TRUCKLOAD CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2017

Lobbying Status
Active

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
CABT

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2015

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2021

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
KNIGHT SWIFT TRANSPORTATION FORMERLY SWIFT TRANSPORTATION

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2015

Lobbying Status
Active

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
MACON EDWARDS COMPANY ON BEHALF OF FLORIDA SUGAR CANE LEAGUE

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2015

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2025

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
SOUTHERN COMPANY

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2015

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2024

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
INVEST IN AMERICA COALITION

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2013

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2021

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
AIR CONDITIONING HEATING AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE AHRI

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2012

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2012

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
CAPITOL COUNSEL ON BEHALF OF WESTFIELD

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2012

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2017

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
CAPITOL COUNSEL ON BEHALF OF WESTFIELD

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2011

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2011

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
CLARK & WEINSTOCK ON BEHALF OF HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2011

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2011

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
HURT NORTON & ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF GEORGIA HEALTH SERVICES UNIVERSITY

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2011

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2011

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
BIOMASS POWER ASSOCIATION

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2010

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2011

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
CLARK AND WEINSTOCK

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2010

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2011

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
GENENTECH

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2010

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2019

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
LENNOX INTERNATIONAL

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2010

Lobbying Status
Active

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
PHARMATHENE INC

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2010

Lobbying Status
Terminated 2010

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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Client
REAL ESTATE ROUNDTABLE

Lobby Firm
MISSY EDWARDS STRATEGIES LLC

Filing Year
2010

Lobbying Status
Active

Foreign Entities Connected to Client

None

Lobbyists

EDWARDS, MELISSA M

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EDWARDS, MELISSA M

Year: 2025 Client: STATE FEDERAL STRATEGIES ON BEHALF OF HFIAW LABOR MANAGEMENT COOPERATIVE TRUST

Year: 2024 Client: SHEIN TECHNOLOGY LLC

Year: 2022 Client: NCCMP

Year: 2021 Client: AIR CONDITIONING HEATING AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE AHRI

Year: 2021 Client: GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Year: 2020 Client: ANTELOPE POINT MARINA

Year: 2020 Client: EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE

Year: 2020 Client: STATE FEDERAL STRATEGIES ON BEHALF OF BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT

Year: 2019 Client: MACON EDWARDS COMPANY ON BEHALF OF SNF HOLDING COMPANY

Year: 2018 Client: WORLD DOG ALLIANCE

Year: 2017 Client: AARP INC

Year: 2017 Client: MACON EDWARDS COMPANY ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN COTTON SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION

Year: 2017 Client: STATE FEDERAL STRATEGIES ON BEHALF OF UNIBAILRODAMCOWESTFIELDFORMERLYWESTFIELD

Year: 2017 Client: TRUCKLOAD CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

Year: 2015 Client: CABT

Year: 2015 Client: KNIGHT SWIFT TRANSPORTATION FORMERLY SWIFT TRANSPORTATION

Year: 2015 Client: MACON EDWARDS COMPANY ON BEHALF OF FLORIDA SUGAR CANE LEAGUE

Year: 2015 Client: SOUTHERN COMPANY

Year: 2013 Client: INVEST IN AMERICA COALITION

Year: 2012 Client: AIR CONDITIONING HEATING AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE AHRI

Year: 2012 Client: CAPITOL COUNSEL ON BEHALF OF WESTFIELD

Year: 2011 Client: CAPITOL COUNSEL ON BEHALF OF WESTFIELD

Year: 2011 Client: CLARK & WEINSTOCK ON BEHALF OF HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Year: 2011 Client: HURT NORTON & ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF GEORGIA HEALTH SERVICES UNIVERSITY

Year: 2010 Client: BIOMASS POWER ASSOCIATION

Year: 2010 Client: CLARK AND WEINSTOCK

Year: 2010 Client: GENENTECH

Year: 2010 Client: LENNOX INTERNATIONAL

Year: 2010 Client: PHARMATHENE INC

Year: 2010 Client: REAL ESTATE ROUNDTABLE

Year: 2009 Client: CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF WINEGRAPE GROWERS

Year: 2009 Client: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK INC

Year: 2009 Client: CROWE HORWATH LLP

Year: 2009 Client: EDUCATIONAL CREDIT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

Year: 2009 Client: GRANT THORNTON

Year: 2009 Client: INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS GROUP ON BEHALF OF CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION

Year: 2009 Client: INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS GROUP ON BEHALF OF LENNOX INTERNATIONAL

Year: 2009 Client: INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS GROUP ON BEHALF OF RES ALLIANCE FOR JOBS INC

Year: 2009 Client: INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS GROUP ON BEHALF OF REYES BEVERAGE GROUP

Year: 2009 Client: ISG ON BEHALF OF BIOMASS POWER ASSOC FORMERLY USA BIOMASS POWER PROD ALLIANCE

Year: 2009 Client: ISG ON BEHALF SIMMONS BROWDER GIANARIS FORMERLY SIMMONS COOPER LAW FIRM

Year: 2009 Client: MARTIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Year: 2009 Client: PHYSICIAN HOSPITALS OF AMERICA

Year: 2009 Client: REAL ESTATE ROUNDTABLE

Year: 2009 Client: ROCHE

Year: 2009 Client: SKANSKA USA BUILDING INC

Year: 2008 Client: LONG TERM CARE PHARMACY ALLIANCE LTCPA

Year: 2007 Client: LEADINGAGE

Year: 2005 Client: AMERISOURCE BERGEN SPECIALTY GROUP

Year: 2005 Client: PPG INDUSTRIES INC

Year: 2002 Client: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Year: 2002 Client: DELOITTE LLP

Year: 2002 Client: ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Year: 2002 Client: KPMG LLP

Year: 2002 Client: PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

Year: 2002 Client: SALLIE MAE INC

Year: 2001 Client: HEALTH NET INC