LDA Registration
The Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 requires that almost anyone who is paid for lobbying at the federal level must register with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House, if they meet the requirements of the act.
It is important to note that this process is not a credential system to permit lobbying, but rather a reporting system on lobbying activity. Lobbying firms, self-employed lobbyists and organizations employing lobbyists may be required to file reports, regardless of whether they represent foreign or domestic interests. Failure to comply is subject to a fine of not more than $50,000.
The form used for registering is LD-1 and the form used for semi-annual activity reports is LD-2. Information can be obtained online at http://clerk.house.gov for the house side and http://www.senate.gov/lobby for the Senate. Phone numbers are 202-226-5200 (House) and 202-224-0322 (Senate).
Additional information on compliance and courier drop-off site is available at http://www.alldc.org/members/compliance.cfm (For ALL members only).
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Registered Lobbyists as of September 30:
2005
Registrants - 6,485
Clients -
Lobbyists - 32,890*
2004
Registrants - 6,231
Clients - 19,758
Lobbyists - 30,402* |
2003
Registrants - 6,005
Clients - 15,317
Lobbyists - 24, 872*
2002
Registrants - 5,536
Clients - 17,575
Lobbyists - 21,089* |
2001
Registrants - 5,160
Clients - 15,941
Lobbyists - 18,854*
2000
Registrants - 4,774
Clients - 13,865
Lobbyists - 16,342* |
*According to the Senate Public Records Office, the number given for Lobbyists includes ALL registrations since January 1, 1996 regardless of whether or not an individual is still engaged in lobbying
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Last updated: October 9, 2006
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