Economics/Economic Development
Issue Code: ECN
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AI Overview
Economics/Economic Development is one of the 79 issue categories tracked under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. With $277.8M in total lobbying spend across 12.9K filings, it ranks among the significantly lobbied policy areas in Washington. The money flowing into this issue reflects how much is at stake for the industries involved.
$277.8M
Total Lobbying Spend
12.9K
Filings
50
Top Clients
Spending by Year
| Year | Spending | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $23.1M | 1,218 |
| 2019 | $24.5M | 1,269 |
| 2020 | $39.5M | 1,898 |
| 2021 | $35.9M | 1,694 |
| 2022 | $33.1M | 1,776 |
| 2023 | $33.7M | 1,884 |
| 2024 | $33.2M | 1,621 |
| 2025 | $54.8M | 1,558 |
Biggest Spenders
| # | Client | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | State of Loc Nation Global Public Benefit Corporation | $20.0M |
| 2 | Association of Equipment Manufacturers | $6.1M |
| 3 | Gotion, INC. | $3.6M |
| 4 | Hcbs Advocacy, LLC | $3.3M |
| 5 | Puerto Rico Statehood Council | $3.3M |
| 6 | Thai Union Group Pcl | $2.6M |
| 7 | Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company | $2.3M |
| 8 | Pttgc America LLC | $2.3M |
| 9 | Woolpert Corporation | $2.2M |
| 10 | CEO Advisors | $2.0M |
| 11 | The Business Roundtable | $1.8M |
| 12 | Global Business Alliance | $1.7M |
| 13 | Leading Builders of America | $1.7M |
| 14 | National Community Action Agency | $1.6M |
| 15 | Americans for Puerto Rico's Self-determination | $1.6M |
| 16 | The Blackstone Group | $1.6M |
| 17 | State of Indiana | $1.6M |
| 18 | Rsm | $1.6M |
| 19 | Columbus Chamber of Commerce | $1.6M |
| 20 | Walmart INC | $1.5M |
| 21 | Business Roundtable | $1.5M |
| 22 | Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation | $1.5M |
| 23 | City of Indianapolis | $1.4M |
| 24 | Coupang, INC. | $1.4M |
| 25 | County of San Bernardino, Ca | $1.3M |
Top Firms
What They Lobby For
- Tax corrections, Infrastructure, Tax Credits, Telecommunications
- Historical Tax Credit, Infrastructure, New Market Tax Credit
- (a)Reform and extension of Business Energy Investment Tax Credit, (b)Preservation of the Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System, (c)U.S. trade policy related to import or export of solar equipment
- Veterans administration (structure, benefits, services, and quality of care) Family code (UCCJEA) Federal enforcement of parental rights. Veteran suicide epidemic (root causes, actions, programs, ac
- Promotion of Smart Cities Technology
- Provide government relations and strategic advice to the master developer for real estate projects in Gary, IN, including federal funding
- Mad River Wind Project
- Advance the interests of Switzerland and its industries in the public perception of the United States.
- Federal economic development legislation relating to Alaska Natives and Alaska Native Corporations. Monitoring natural resource development legislation and regulation. Monitoring federal appropriation
- Raising personal profile in Washington, DC
Data Sources: Senate LDA Filings
Last updated: February 2026
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