Lobbying Spending in the 2024 Election Cycle
Lobbying is a major component of political influence in Washington. During the 2024 cycle, 1,131 lobbying firms reported a combined $172.9M in income, while 3,592 clients spent $0 on lobbying activities.
Top 15 Lobbying Firms by Income
| Rank | Firm | Total Income | Clients |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holland & Knight Llp | $19.0M | 0 |
| 2 | Cassidy & Associates, Inc. | $6.0M | 0 |
| 3 | Penn Avenue Partners | $5.2M | 0 |
| 4 | Mcdermott+ Llc | $4.0M | 0 |
| 5 | Red+blue Strategies | $3.8M | 0 |
| 6 | Ats Communications, Inc. (dba Silbey Strategies) | $3.5M | 0 |
| 7 | Nexxus Consulting, Llc | $3.2M | 0 |
| 8 | Stonington Global | $3.2M | 0 |
| 9 | Republic Consulting, Llc | $3.1M | 0 |
| 10 | Daly Consulting Group | $2.9M | 0 |
| 11 | MG Housing Strategies Llc | $2.8M | 0 |
| 12 | Fierce Government Relations | $2.7M | 0 |
| 13 | Squire Patton Boggs | $2.5M | 0 |
| 14 | The Majority Group, Llc | $2.4M | 0 |
| 15 | Dentons US Llp | $2.3M | 0 |
Top 15 Lobbying Clients by Spending
| Rank | Client | Total Spent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $0 |
| 2 | Zurich North America | $0 |
| 3 | Zurich American Insurance Company | $0 |
| 4 | Zoll | $0 |
| 5 | Zions Therapeutics | $0 |
| 6 | Zions Bancorp | $0 |
| 7 | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. | $0 |
| 8 | Zelis | $0 |
| 9 | Zeda, Inc. | $0 |
| 10 | Zebra Technologies Corporation | $0 |
| 11 | Zayo Group, Llc | $0 |
| 12 | Ywca Usa | $0 |
| 13 | Yum! Brands | $0 |
| 14 | Yulista Integrated Solutions Llc | $0 |
| 15 | Young People's Alliance | $0 |
How Lobbying Works
Lobbying firms are hired by corporations, trade associations, unions, and other organizations to advocate for their interests before Congress and federal agencies. Lobbyists must register with the government and disclose their clients, income, and the issues they lobby on.
- Direct lobbying — Communicating directly with legislators and their staff
- Grassroots lobbying — Mobilizing public support for policy positions
- Coalition building — Coordinating with allied organizations
- Issue advertising — Running public campaigns to influence policy debates
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is spent on lobbying in the US?
During the 2024 cycle, lobbying firms reported $172.9M in income, and lobbying clients reported $0 in expenses across 1,131 firms and 3,592 clients.
Which lobbying firm earned the most?
Holland & Knight Llp was the top-earning lobbying firm with $19.0M in income from 0 clients.
Which organization spent the most on lobbying?
Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was the top lobbying spender at $0.
Is lobbying legal?
Yes. Lobbying is protected by the First Amendment right to petition the government. However, lobbyists must register under the Lobbying Disclosure Act and report their activities, clients, and income to Congress.