American Bar Association
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
American Bar Association reported $4.2 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 3 policy areas, with primary focus on Law Enforcement/Crime, Civil Rights/Liberties, Government Issues. This data is drawn from quarterly disclosure reports filed with the Secretary of the Senate under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. All lobbying disclosure data sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
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| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | American Bar Association | CIVLAW | 1 | $216K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | American Bar Association | GOVLAW | 3 | $210K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | American Bar Association | CIVLAWGOV | 2 | $206K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | American Bar Association | GOVLAWCIV | 1 | $218K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | American Bar Association | GOVCIVLAW | 1 | $207K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | American Bar Association | CIVLAW | 2 | $185K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | American Bar Association | GOVLAW | 2 | $209K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | American Bar Association | LAWGOV | 3 | $229K |
American Bar Association Lobbying FAQ
American Bar Association has spent $4.2M on federal lobbying across 3 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
American Bar Association lobbies on 3 policy issues, including Law Enforcement/Crime, Civil Rights/Liberties, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
American Bar Association has an Influence Score of 50/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
American Bar Association employs 3 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
American Bar Association has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of State, Securities & Exchange Commission, Dept of the Treasury.
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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.