Motion Picture Association
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
Motion Picture Association's Federal Lobbying Record
At $11.0M in disclosed federal lobbying, Motion Picture Association ranks as a major spender — well above the typical filer. Outlays in this range generally reflect a sustained presence in Washington, with at least one full-time government affairs lead and a stable of outside lobbyists engaged on the organization's priority issues.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, Motion Picture Association's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $2.1M in 2020 to $2.0M in 2024, a change of -6%. 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.
Motion Picture Association's disclosed lobbying covers 5 general issue areas — a moderate footprint. Filers in this range tend to engage on a coherent cluster of related topics rather than spreading effort across the federal agenda.
1 of 7 lobbyists reported by Motion Picture Association (14%) disclose prior federal government service — a small minority of the named bench.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Jeff S. Forbes (Former Deputy Director, OMB). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Trade Association sector, Motion Picture Association ranks #16 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. Motion Picture Association's $11.0M sits 15% above the sector average.
Motion Picture Association's LobbySpend Influence Score of 50/100 (grade C) is the most common grade in the index — it covers organizations with established but moderate federal advocacy programs. The score combines disclosed total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving-door connections (30%). A C-grade is typical of mid-size corporations and trade associations with steady quarterly filings on a focused issue set.
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 | Motion Picture Association | TRDARTCPT | 4 | $511K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Motion Picture Association | COMARTCPT+2 | 4 | $481K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Motion Picture Association | COMTRD | 2 | $482K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Motion Picture Association | COMCPTTRD | 1 | $510K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Motion Picture Association | GOVCOMTRD+2 | 2 | $585K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Motion Picture Association | GOVCPTCOM+1 | 2 | $475K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Motion Picture Association | GOVCOMART+1 | 1 | $656K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Motion Picture Association | COMARTGOV | 1 | $592K |
Motion Picture Association Lobbying FAQ
Motion Picture Association has spent $11.0M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Motion Picture Association lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Communications/Broadcasting, Arts/Entertainment, Trade. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Motion Picture Association has an Influence Score of 50/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Motion Picture Association employs 7 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Motion Picture Association has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Federal Aviation Administration, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Dept of Transportation.
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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.