Business Roundtable
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
Business Roundtable's Federal Lobbying Record
Business Roundtable's disclosed federal lobbying spend of $84.2M 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, Business Roundtable's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $22.4M in 2020 to $14.2M in 2024, a change of -36%. 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.
Business Roundtable's disclosed lobbying covers 8 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.
10 of 56 lobbyists reported by Business Roundtable (18%) disclose prior federal government service — a small minority of the named bench.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Joseph T. Clark (Former Professional Staff Member, Senate Appropriations Committee); Karen M. Smith (Former Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee); Susan K. Lopez (Former Senior Counsel, Senate Finance Committee). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Trade Association sector, Business Roundtable ranks #2 of 114 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is US Chamber of Commerce at $387.8M; the sector average is $9.5M. Business Roundtable's $84.2M sits 785% above the sector average.
Business Roundtable's LobbySpend Influence Score of 63/100 (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
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Business Roundtable | GOVENG | 4 | $3.0M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Business Roundtable | TRDIMMTAX+1 | 1 | $3.9M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Business Roundtable | TAXIMMTRD+2 | 3 | $2.9M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Business Roundtable | IMMENG | 1 | $3.8M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Business Roundtable | FINGOVIMM+2 | 3 | $3.5M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Business Roundtable | IMMLBRTRD+2 | 4 | $4.8M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Business Roundtable | TAXGOVLBR | 1 | $3.9M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Business Roundtable | TAXTRDLBR | 4 | $4.3M |
Business Roundtable Lobbying FAQ
Business Roundtable has spent $84.2M on federal lobbying across 8 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Business Roundtable lobbies on 8 policy issues, including Taxation, Trade, Labor/Workplace, Immigration. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Business Roundtable has an Influence Score of 63/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Business Roundtable employs 56 registered lobbyists, of whom 10 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Business Roundtable has contacted 11 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Office of Management & Budget, Dept of Transportation, 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.