Electronic Transactions Association
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
Electronic Transactions Association's Federal Lobbying Record
Electronic Transactions Association's $2.0M in disclosed federal lobbying puts it in the mid-tier of registered filers. Spending in the seven-figure range is common for established trade groups, mid-size corporations, and advocacy organizations that maintain a steady but not aggressive presence on Capitol Hill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, Electronic Transactions Association's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $450K in 2020 to $355K in 2024, a change of -21%. 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.
Electronic Transactions Association's disclosed lobbying focuses on a narrow 3-issue footprint. A focused issue list usually means the organization concentrates its federal engagement on a small set of bills or rulemakings directly relevant to its core business.
Of the 2 lobbyists named in Electronic Transactions Association's recent filings, none disclose prior federal government service. The "revolving door" indicator captures only positions explicitly reported on the LDA cover sheet, so the figure can understate ties to former officials.
Within the Trade Association sector, Electronic Transactions Association ranks #92 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. Electronic Transactions Association's $2.0M sits 79% below the sector average.
Electronic Transactions Association's LobbySpend Influence Score of 37/100 (grade D) places it in the lower tier of registered filers. The grade does not imply anything about effectiveness or intent — it simply reflects that disclosed spend, issue breadth, and revolving-door staffing are all below the index median. Many D-grade filers are issue-specific or coalition-based and rely on indirect advocacy through trade groups.
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 | Electronic Transactions Association | FINCPIGOV | 1 | $92K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Electronic Transactions Association | CPIGOVFIN | 2 | $78K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Electronic Transactions Association | FINGOVCPI | 1 | $103K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Electronic Transactions Association | GOVCPIFIN | 1 | $83K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Electronic Transactions Association | FINCPI | 1 | $132K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Electronic Transactions Association | FINGOVCPI | 2 | $122K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Electronic Transactions Association | CPIFIN | 2 | $119K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Electronic Transactions Association | FINGOV | 1 | $98K |
Electronic Transactions Association Lobbying FAQ
Electronic Transactions Association has spent $2.0M on federal lobbying across 3 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Electronic Transactions Association lobbies on 3 policy issues, including Financial Institutions, Computer Industry, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Electronic Transactions Association has an Influence Score of 37/100 (Grade D). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Electronic Transactions Association employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 0 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Electronic Transactions Association has contacted 4 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Homeland Security, White House Office, Dept of Health & Human Services.
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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.