Ascent Hospitality

Ascent Hospitality is a hospitality management company overseeing various restaurant brands, providing operational expertise and support to enhance guest experiences and optimize business performance.

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June 19

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Ascent USA 2025 Lobbying Expenditure

In 2025, Ascent Hospitality's associated entity, Ascent USA, spent $20,000 on lobbying efforts as recorded by OpenSecrets. The expenditure highlights the company's engagement in political lobbying, a mechanism that can influence policy in favor of corporate interests.

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Ascent USA 2025 Lobbying Expenditure
-19.80

In 2025, Ascent Hospitality's associated entity, Ascent USA, spent $20,000 on lobbying efforts as recorded by OpenSecrets. The expenditure highlights the company's engagement in political lobbying, a mechanism that can influence policy in favor of corporate interests.
-20

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

June 18

The reported $20,000 lobbying expenditure by Ascent USA represents a direct engagement in political lobbying. From an anti-fascist perspective, such lobbying activities can foster corporate influence over public policy, potentially undermining labor rights and marginalized communities. Although the amount is relatively modest, it raises concerns over the use of corporate funds to sway political decisions.

Ascent USA Lobbying Profile