Lobbying by Issue
The 79 issue categories defined by the Senate for lobbying disclosure. See which policy areas attract the most money.
AI Overview
The 79 LDA issue categories reveal exactly what lobbyists are fighting over. Health Issues (HCR) dominates at over $2.3 billion — more than any other category — because healthcare policy directly affects trillions in industry revenue. Budget/Appropriations (BUD) is next because that's where the money gets allocated. Watch for surging issue categories: when lobbying on Trade (TRD) or Tariffs (TAR) suddenly spikes, it means policy changes are imminent.
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About Lobbying Issues
The Lobbying Disclosure Act defines 79 issue categories that lobbyists must select when filing their quarterly reports. These categories reveal what industries care about most — and where the most money flows to influence policy.
Healthcare (HCR) dominates all other categories, driven by pharmaceutical companies, hospital systems, and insurance giants fighting over drug pricing, Medicare reimbursement, and regulatory policy. Taxation and Budget follow closely, as virtually every industry has a stake in tax policy and government spending decisions.
Click any issue to see top spenders, spending trends, related investigations, and sample lobbying descriptions from actual quarterly filings.