US Chamber of Commerce
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
US Chamber of Commerce's Federal Lobbying Record
US Chamber of Commerce's disclosed federal lobbying spend of $387.8M places it in the megaspender tier — the small set of organizations that have crossed nine figures in cumulative reported lobbying outlays. Spending at this scale typically means a permanent in-house government affairs office, a roster of outside lobbying firms on retainer, and active engagement on dozens of separate policy items in any given year.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, US Chamber of Commerce's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $82.0M at the start versus $79.2M at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
US Chamber of Commerce's disclosed lobbying covers 12 general issue areas — a broad but not unusual portfolio. Issue breadth in this range is typical of established Fortune 500 corporations and major trade groups that engage Congress on multiple regulatory fronts at the same time.
13 of 60 lobbyists reported by US Chamber of Commerce (22%) disclose prior federal government service — a small minority of the named bench.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Jonathan B. Slade (Former Commissioner, FTC); Maria D. Cardona (Former Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senate); Timothy C. Grady (Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative). 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, US Chamber of Commerce ranks #1 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. US Chamber of Commerce's $387.8M sits 3978% above the sector average.
US Chamber of Commerce's LobbySpend Influence Score of 78/100 (grade B) reflects significant federal lobbying reach. The score blends disclosed total spend, issue breadth, and revolving-door connections — lobbyists with prior federal government service. A B-grade typically means the organization is well above average on at least two of those three signals, with sustained activity over multiple years rather than a one-off spike.
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
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | US Chamber of Commerce | TRDGOVIMM+2 | 4 | $16.1M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | US Chamber of Commerce | TAXIMMTRD | 2 | $22.7M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | US Chamber of Commerce | ENGENVIMM+2 | 4 | $18.8M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | US Chamber of Commerce | EDUTAXIMM+1 | 1 | $16.0M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | US Chamber of Commerce | FINTRDTEC+2 | 1 | $23.9M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | US Chamber of Commerce | FINHCR | 4 | $25.1M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | US Chamber of Commerce | FINBUDENG | 2 | $24.2M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | US Chamber of Commerce | HCRTRDLBR | 2 | $17.1M |
US Chamber of Commerce Lobbying FAQ
US Chamber of Commerce has spent $387.8M on federal lobbying across 12 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
US Chamber of Commerce lobbies on 12 policy issues, including Taxation, Labor/Workplace, Trade, Health Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
US Chamber of Commerce has an Influence Score of 78/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
US Chamber of Commerce employs 60 registered lobbyists, of whom 13 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
US Chamber of Commerce has contacted 12 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Small Business Administration, U.S. Senate, 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.