π District of Columbia (DOC)
Federal lobbying activity for the district of columbia issue area
AI Overview
District of Columbia (DOC) has attracted $4.5M in lobbying spending across 431 filings. This issue area sees targeted lobbying from organizations with specific policy interests.
Spending by Year
Top Clients
| # | Client | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Spinal Association | $1.8M |
| 2 | Government of the District of Columbia | $930K |
| 3 | Compassion & Choices | $430K |
| 4 | Service Employees International Union Ctw-clc | $288K |
| 5 | DC Police Union | $260K |
| 6 | Doordash | $250K |
| 7 | American Federation for Children | $183K |
| 8 | DC 2021 LLC | $137K |
| 9 | Federal City Council | $80K |
| 10 | Medstar Health | $60K |
| 11 | Drug Policy Alliance | $40K |
| 12 | Sustainable H2o Technologies | $30K |
| 13 | Branded Cities DC, LLC | $30K |
| 14 | Coldchain Technology Services | $20K |
| 15 | Horton's Kids, INC. | $20K |
| 16 | Clark Construction Group, LLC | $20K |
Top Lobbying Firms
| # | Firm | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Spinal Association | $1.8M |
| 2 | Thegroup DC, LLC | $930K |
| 3 | The Raben Group | $430K |
| 4 | Service Employees International Union Ctw-clc | $288K |
| 5 | Modern Fortis LLC | $260K |
| 6 | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | $250K |
| 7 | Mr. Michael Musante | $183K |
| 8 | Carmen Group Incorporated | $167K |
| 9 | Cornerstone Government Affairs, INC. | $80K |
| 10 | Fierce Government Relations | $80K |
| 11 | Arentfox Schiff LLP | $60K |
| 12 | Patriot Strategies, LLC | $30K |
| 13 | Hogan Lovells US LLP | $20K |
Sample Lobbying Descriptions
β’Educate policymakers and congressional committees on MedStar Health and importance ensuring critical medical transportation and trauma services in the National Capital Region. Work with federal agenci
β’Defending duly enacted state and local laws, like D.C.'s Death with Dignity Act, from federal interference. As such, we monitored bills including H.R.3280: Financial Services and General Government Ap
β’Educate policymakers and congressional committees on MedStar Health and importance ensuring critical medical transportation and trauma services in the National Capital Region. Work with federal agenci
β’Support H.R. 1291, the Washington, DC Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, DC into the Union.
β’Budget reconciliation involving the pay, benefits, staffing levels, and job security of DC Government employees. Lobbied on enforcement of DC and federal laws as well as collective bargaining agree
β’Support statehood for DC (support HR 1291 / s 1278)
β’To ensure that the SOAR Act as written and passed in Bill 1387 by the Committee on Government Oversight and Reform in the House of Representatives is reauthorized for five years.
β’Monitored issues relating to the civil rights and civil liberties of nontheist Americans. Monitored issues relating to the civil rights and civil liberties of nontheist Americans and to the Free Exerc
β’To pursue hurricane relief opportunities in Texas, Florida.
β’Support statehood for DC (support HR 1291 / s 1278) Oppose the D.C. Voucher Program and support zeroing out funding for the program in 2019 Oppose the Palmer (AL) amendment to HR 6147 that would prohi
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Data Sources: Senate LDA Filings
Last updated: February 2026
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