Federal Lobbyists
The people walking the halls of Congress β ranked by number of filings. Those with ποΈ badges held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
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Data Sources: U.S. Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) Filings
Last updated: February 2026
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About Registered Lobbyists
OpenLobby profiles 23,545 individual lobbyists who have been named on federal lobbying disclosure filings since 2018. Over 5,000 of these lobbyists disclosed prior government positions β the revolving door between public service and K Street.
Lobbyists marked with the ποΈ badge held government positions before entering the private sector. These former officials β from White House advisors to congressional chiefs of staff β bring insider knowledge and personal relationships that command premium rates. Click any lobbyist to see their full profile, including clients served and firms they work for.