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LobbySpend
SnapshotUpdated April 2026

Biggest Lobbying Spenders

Organizations that spend the most on federal lobbying

US Chamber of Commerce is the biggest lobbying spender at $387.8M over the past 5 years, employing 60 lobbyists.

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1US Chamber of Commerce
$387.8M total — Trade Association — 60 lobbyists
$387.8M
2National Association of Realtors
$348.2M total — Real Estate — 60 lobbyists
$348.2M
3Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
$135.8M total — Pharmaceutical & Health Products — 60 lobbyists
$135.8M
4American Hospital Association
$128.0M total — Healthcare — 60 lobbyists
$128.0M
5Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
$120.0M total — Insurance — 60 lobbyists
$120.0M
6American Medical Association
$107.6M total — Healthcare — 60 lobbyists
$107.6M
7Meta Platforms
$98.6M total — Technology & Internet — 60 lobbyists
$98.6M
8Amazon.com
$98.0M total — Technology & Internet — 60 lobbyists
$98.0M
9Business Roundtable
$84.2M total — Trade Association — 56 lobbyists
$84.2M
10National Association of Broadcasters
$78.9M total — Media & Entertainment — 53 lobbyists
$78.9M

US Chamber of Commerce is the biggest lobbying spender at $387.8M over the past 5 years, employing 60 lobbyists.

Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act filings via OpenSecrets (April 2026)

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