National Governors Association
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
National Governors Association's Federal Lobbying Record
National Governors Association's $2.3M 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, National Governors Association's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed meaningfully — from $395K in 2020 to $479K 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.
National Governors Association's disclosed lobbying focuses on a narrow 4-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 National Governors 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, National Governors Association ranks #84 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. National Governors Association's $2.3M sits 76% below the sector average.
National Governors Association's LobbySpend Influence Score of 40/100 (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 | National Governors Association | BUDHCR | 1 | $129K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | National Governors Association | GOVHCREDU | 2 | $122K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | National Governors Association | BUDEDUHCR | 2 | $133K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | National Governors Association | GOVEDUHCR+1 | 1 | $133K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | National Governors Association | HCRBUD | 1 | $136K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | National Governors Association | GOVHCRBUD | 2 | $123K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | National Governors Association | GOVHCR | 1 | $106K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | National Governors Association | BUDHCRGOV | 2 | $113K |
National Governors Association Lobbying FAQ
National Governors Association has spent $2.3M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
National Governors Association lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Government Issues, Budget/Appropriations, Education, Health Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
National Governors Association has an Influence Score of 40/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
National Governors Association employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 0 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
National Governors Association has contacted 5 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including White House Office, Dept of Defense, U.S. House of Representatives.
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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.