Name: Federal Lobbying Disclosure Data
Creator: OpenLobby

Question 1

What is the ROI of lobbying?

Accepted Answer

According to OpenLobby data cross-referenced with USASpending.gov, top federal contractors receive an average of $49,536 in contracts for every $1 spent on lobbying. Academic research has found returns as high as 22,000%.

Question 2

Do companies that lobby get more government contracts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OpenLobby's analysis of lobbying disclosures matched with federal contract data shows a strong correlation between lobbying spending and contract awards. For example, McKesson spent $1.45M lobbying and received $11.8B in contracts.

Question 3

How much do the top lobbying clients spend?

Accepted Answer

The US Chamber of Commerce leads at $608M+ in lobbying (2018-2025). Major defense contractors, pharmaceutical companies, and tech giants each spend tens of millions annually.