Foreign Lobbying in Washington

Foreign governments, companies, and organizations that lobby the US Congress. Disclosed on LDA filings when a lobbying client has foreign entity affiliations.

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Foreign governments and corporations spend millions lobbying the U.S. Congress — and it's perfectly legal. The UK leads with hundreds of filings, followed by Canada, Japan, and South Korea. But the most controversial foreign lobbying comes from adversarial nations: Chinese companies like Huawei and TikTok, Saudi Arabian interests, and Russian-linked entities. This data shows which countries are most actively trying to shape American policy.

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💡 Did you know? Foreign lobbying is legal under FARA (Foreign Agents Registration Act). Countries like Saudi Arabia, Japan, and South Korea spend millions yearly to influence US policy.

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Data Sources: U.S. Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) Filings

Last updated: February 2026

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