Council of State Governments
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
Council of State Governments reported $2.1 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
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Council of State Governments | GOVBUD | 1 | $90K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Council of State Governments | BUDGOV | 2 | $109K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Council of State Governments | BUDGOV | 2 | $115K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Council of State Governments | BUDGOV | 1 | $116K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Council of State Governments | GOVBUD | 1 | $97K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Council of State Governments | BUDGOV | 1 | $98K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Council of State Governments | BUDGOV | 2 | $89K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Council of State Governments | GOVBUD | 1 | $97K |
Council of State Governments Lobbying FAQ
Council of State Governments has spent $2.1M 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 4 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of the Treasury, Dept of Health & Human Services, 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.