Lobbying by Industry
Which sectors spend the most to influence Washington?
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AI Overview
Federal lobbying is dominated by a handful of industries with the most at stake in government policy. Healthcare and technology lead all sectors, each spending over $6 billion on lobbying. These 10 industry categories cover the major sectors actively working to shape federal legislation and regulation.
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#1
Healthcare
5,861 clients94.7K filings
$6.9B
total spending
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#2
Technology
7,775 clients99.9K filings
$6.4B
total spending
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#3
Energy
3,268 clients47.7K filings
$3.7B
total spending
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#4
Finance
2,247 clients37.8K filings
$3.1B
total spending
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#5
Transportation
1,508 clients22.6K filings
$1.7B
total spending
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#6
Defense
1,639 clients20.6K filings
$1.4B
total spending
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#7
Education
1,989 clients33.8K filings
$1.0B
total spending
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#8
Agriculture
1,080 clients14.4K filings
$766.6M
total spending
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#9
Telecommunications
381 clients8,332 filings
$451.6M
total spending
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#10
Real Estate
985 clients12.0K filings
$403.2M
total spending