American Bankers Association
Finance & Banking · Registrant & Client
American Bankers Association's Federal Lobbying Record
American Bankers Association's disclosed federal lobbying spend of $43.0M places it among the top-tier spenders tracked here — organizations that put real, recurring dollars behind their federal advocacy. Spending at this level usually involves a dedicated in-house team, multiple outside firms, and steady quarterly filings rather than one-off campaigns tied to a single bill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, American Bankers Association's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed modestly — from $8.2M in 2020 to $9.1M in 2024, a change of +12%. Step-changes of this size often coincide with major bills moving through Congress, regulatory rulemakings affecting the organization's industry, or a leadership change in the relevant committee.
American Bankers Association's disclosed lobbying covers 7 general issue areas — a moderate footprint. Filers in this range tend to engage on a coherent cluster of related topics rather than spreading effort across the federal agenda.
12 of 29 lobbyists reported by American Bankers Association (41%) disclose prior federal government service. That share is common at established government affairs operations that explicitly hire from agency and committee staff.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Thomas E. Jones (Former Professional Staff Member, Senate Armed Services Committee); Barbara J. Wilson (Former Deputy Director, OMB); Nancy P. Carter (Former Deputy Secretary of Defense). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Finance & Banking sector, American Bankers Association ranks #1 of 27 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is American Bankers Association at $43.0M; the sector average is $11.3M. American Bankers Association's $43.0M sits 281% above the sector average.
American Bankers Association's LobbySpend Influence Score of 68/100 (grade B) reflects significant federal lobbying reach. The score blends disclosed total spend, issue breadth, and revolving-door connections — lobbyists with prior federal government service. A B-grade typically means the organization is well above average on at least two of those three signals, with sustained activity over multiple years rather than a one-off spike.
Every figure above is sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings submitted under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. Per-issue dollar splits and covered-position flags are filer-reported and may be amended after initial submission.
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Annual Lobbying Spend
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | American Bankers Association | CSPBUDBAN | 1 | $2.2M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | American Bankers Association | HOUTAXCSP+1 | 3 | $2.6M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | American Bankers Association | CSPBANGOV+2 | 4 | $2.0M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | American Bankers Association | TAXBUDFIN+2 | 3 | $2.4M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | American Bankers Association | CSPHOUBUD+1 | 3 | $2.3M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | American Bankers Association | HOUCSP | 3 | $2.1M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | American Bankers Association | FINBANHOU+2 | 4 | $2.0M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | American Bankers Association | GOVFINCSP+1 | 2 | $1.8M |
American Bankers Association Lobbying FAQ
American Bankers Association has spent $43.0M on federal lobbying across 7 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
American Bankers Association lobbies on 7 policy issues, including Banking, Financial Institutions, Taxation, Housing. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
American Bankers Association has an Influence Score of 68/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
American Bankers Association employs 29 registered lobbyists, of whom 12 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
American Bankers Association has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Environmental Protection Agency, White House Office, Dept of Justice.
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.