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Lobbying Report: 1607 Strategies, LLC for BMO Financial Corp. (Q2 2026)

Original title: 1607 STRATEGIES, LLC → BMO Financial Corp. (2nd Quarter Report 2026)

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This is a mandatory quarterly lobbying disclosure report filed by 1607 Strategies, LLC regarding their advocacy work for BMO Financial Corp. during the second quarter of 2026. The firm reported $30,000 in income for lobbying activities related to banking regulations, trade, and tax policy.

Why it matters

This document discloses the financial relationship and specific policy interests pursued by BMO Financial Corp. through its hired lobbyists at the federal level, including potential changes to banking capital requirements and tax codes.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

BMO Financial Corp.

The corporation is the client paying for lobbying services to influence federal policy on banking, trade, and taxation.

Directly affected

1607 Strategies, LLC

The firm is the registrant responsible for filing the report and conducting the lobbying activities.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a federal lobbying disclosure report required by law to inform the public about which organizations are paying for influence on specific policy issues.

Who are the lobbyists working for BMO Financial Corp.?

The lobbyists listed are Travis Johnson, Caroline Rafferty, and Hannah Baham.

Which government agencies were contacted?

The firm reported lobbying the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the White House Office.

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Lobbying Activity

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of BMO Financial Corp.

2026

BANKINGTRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

“Issues relating to capital requirements under Basel III. Issues related to capital requirements for global systemically important banks. Issues related to foreign banks and banking. Registration requirements for foreign companies in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (PL-118-31). ”

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Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Connected Entities

Hannah Baham, Travis Johnson, U.S. Senate and 5 more

PersonHannah Baham“Lobbyist listed for the firm.”Map →

PersonTravis Johnson“Lobbyist listed for the firm.”Map →

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

OrganizationBMO Financial Corp.“The client paying for lobbying services.”Map →

Organization1607 Strategies, LLC“The registrant firm hired to lobby on behalf of the client.”Map →

OrganizationWhite House Office“Target of lobbying activities.”Map →

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

PersonCaroline Rafferty“Lobbyist listed for the firm.”Map →

Sources

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Analysis Score

0–100

Significance40
How much this matters to a regular citizen
Controversy20
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment5
Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
Buzz10
Current news / social attention level

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