CME Group
Finance & Banking · Lobbying Client
CME Group reported $5.7 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 Financial Institutions, Commodities, Taxation. 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
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Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Squire Patton Boggs | TAXCDT | 3 | $326K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | S-3 Group | CDTTAXFIN | 2 | $337K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | BGR Group | GOVFINCDT | 3 | $283K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Cornerstone Government Affairs | CDTGOV | 2 | $284K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | CDTFINGOV+1 | 2 | $325K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Peck Madigan Jones | CDTGOVFIN+1 | 4 | $267K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Squire Patton Boggs | FINCDTTAX+1 | 3 | $336K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | S-3 Group | TAXGOV | 3 | $285K |
CME Group Lobbying FAQ
CME Group has spent $5.7M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
CME Group lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Financial Institutions, Commodities, Taxation, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
CME Group has an Influence Score of 59/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
CME Group employs 4 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
CME Group has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Defense, White House Office, Dept of Agriculture.
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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.