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LobbySpend

Council of State Governments

Trade Association · Registrant & Client

C
Influence Score
52/100
Moderate Influence
$2.0M
Total Lobby Spend
2
Policy Issues
2
Lobbyists
1
Revolving Door

Council of State Governments reported $2.0 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 2 policy areas, with primary focus on Government Issues, Budget/Appropriations. 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 the Treasury
U.S. Senate
Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Communications Commission
Dept of Housing & Urban Development

Recent Filings

PeriodRegistrantIssuesLobbyistsAmount
2024 Oct-DecCouncil of State Governments
BUDGOV
1$73K
2024 Jul-SepCouncil of State Governments
GOVBUD
2$89K
2024 Apr-JunCouncil of State Governments
GOVBUD
2$92K
2024 Jan-MarCouncil of State Governments
GOVBUD
1$74K
2023 Oct-DecCouncil of State Governments
GOVBUD
1$109K
2023 Jul-SepCouncil of State Governments
GOVBUD
1$118K
2023 Apr-JunCouncil of State Governments
BUDGOV
2$101K
2023 Jan-MarCouncil of State Governments
BUDGOV
1$88K

Council of State Governments Lobbying FAQ

Council of State Governments has spent $2.0M on federal lobbying across 2 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.

Council of State Governments lobbies on 2 policy issues, including Government Issues, Budget/Appropriations. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.

Council of State Governments has an Influence Score of 52/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).

Council of State Governments employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.

Council of State Governments has contacted 5 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of the Treasury, U.S. Senate, Environmental Protection Agency.

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.