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American Psychological Association

Trade Association · Registrant & Client

C
Influence Score
58/100
Moderate Influence
$2.6M
Total Lobby Spend
4
Policy Issues
2
Lobbyists
1
Revolving Door

American Psychological Association reported $2.6 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 4 policy areas, with primary focus on Health Issues, Medical/Disease Research, Education. 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.

Annual Lobbying Spend

Policy Issues

Government Entities Contacted

Dept of State
U.S. Senate
Food & Drug Administration
Office of Management & Budget
Dept of Justice
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

Recent Filings

PeriodRegistrantIssuesLobbyistsAmount
2024 Oct-DecAmerican Psychological Association
GOVMEDHCR
1$169K
2024 Jul-SepAmerican Psychological Association
HCRGOVEDU+1
1$171K
2024 Apr-JunAmerican Psychological Association
EDUMEDHCR
1$158K
2024 Jan-MarAmerican Psychological Association
GOVHCR
1$164K
2023 Oct-DecAmerican Psychological Association
EDUGOVMED
2$150K
2023 Jul-SepAmerican Psychological Association
EDUHCRMED+1
1$149K
2023 Apr-JunAmerican Psychological Association
HCRGOVMED
2$135K
2023 Jan-MarAmerican Psychological Association
GOVHCR
2$148K

American Psychological Association Lobbying FAQ

American Psychological Association has spent $2.6M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.

American Psychological Association lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Health Issues, Medical/Disease Research, Education, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.

American Psychological Association has an Influence Score of 58/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).

American Psychological Association employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.

American Psychological Association has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of State, U.S. Senate, Food & Drug Administration.

Sources: Senate Office of Public Records (LDA), OpenSecrets.org
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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.