Washington Influence Industry Held Its Own in 2023: BGOV Report

For a second consecutive year, federal lobbying spending topped $4 billion in 2023.

The gains — a 3.1% year-over-year increase — almost kept pace with inflation despite upheavals in House leadership that slowed action on numerous pieces of legislation.

Bloomberg Government examined the numbers and identified some trends in Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT.

It’s Possible to Buy Stock in Some Lobbyists

Four independent D.C. lobbying firms have merged with other companies under an umbrella called Public Policy Holding Co., which is listed on a unit of the London Stock Exchange.

Though each ...