Entertainment Software Association
Trade Association · Lobbying Client
Entertainment Software Association reported $5.2 million in federal lobbying expenditures as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 4 policy areas, with primary focus on Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Computer Industry, Communications/Broadcasting. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | K&L Gates LLP | COMCPICPT | 1 | $168K |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | BGR Group LLP | COM | 1 | $276K |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | Cassidy & Associates LLP | CPICPT | 2 | $181K |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | Covington & Burling LLP | CPIGOV | 2 | $253K |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | BGR Group LLP | COMGOV | 2 | $265K |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | Akin Gump LLP | CPI | 2 | $232K |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | Covington & Burling LLP | GOVCPICPT+1 | 1 | $196K |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | BGR Group LLP | GOVCPTCPI | 1 | $176K |
Entertainment Software Association Lobbying FAQ
Entertainment Software Association has spent $5.2M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Entertainment Software Association lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Computer Industry, Communications/Broadcasting, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Entertainment Software Association has an Influence Score of 61/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Entertainment Software Association employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Entertainment Software Association has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Labor, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Education.
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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.