The famed male stripping troupe Chippendales is lobbying to make sure they receive federal pandemic relief.
The review has has retained the law firm of Greenberg Traurig.Getty Images for Chippendales
The last-minute lobbying push comes as Capitol Hill is considering a final round of pandemic relief. The House passed a stimulus bill earlier this month, but it faces a rockier road in the Senate where there are concerns that additional spending could exacerbate sky-high inflation. The new legislation — if passed — would contain a significant chunk of cash for entertainment venues and Chippendales is one of several groups lobbying for a piece of the action.
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