Lobbying & Law Firms
Lobbying shops, AmLaw firms, and trial-lawyer associations. K&L Gates, Brownstein Hyatt, Akin Gump, AAJ (trial lawyers).
Bills that help Lobbying & Law Firms
- To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors. Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] · confidence 0.80
Section 101 updates statutory references to title 2, which includes laws related to lobbying and law firms, suggesting a clarification or simplification of regulations that could benefit the industry.
- IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] · confidence 0.80
Section 6 corrects a provision related to deductions for attorney's fees, which could benefit law firms and lobbying shops (Section 6).
- SAVE Act Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] · confidence 0.60
Legislative debate over voting rights will likely increase lobbying activity from both advocacy and opposition groups.
- NO FAKES Act of 2026 Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] · confidence 0.60
Section (g)(1) preempts state law causes of action for digital replica rights, which could create new business opportunities for lobbying and law firms specializing in intellectual property law.
Bills that harm Lobbying & Law Firms
- Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · confidence 1.00
Section 2 amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act to require registrants to disclose the name and address of each foreign government or political party participating in lobbying activities, which may increase regulatory burden on lobbying firms.
- Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] · confidence 1.00
Section 2 of the bill amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act to require additional disclosures from registrants regarding exemptions under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, which may increase regulatory burden on lobbying firms.
- Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN] · confidence 0.90
Section 3(a)(1) prohibits federal entities from collecting donor identification information for tax-exempt organizations, which would hinder lobbying and law firms that rely on donor data for client intelligence and compliance work.
- Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1] · confidence 0.90
Section 3 prohibits federal entities from collecting or disclosing donor information to tax-exempt organizations, which includes many lobbying groups and law firms that rely on donor privacy for advocacy work, imposing compliance burdens and limiting their ability to operate.
- Litigation Transparency Act of 2025 Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] · confidence 0.80
Section 2(a) introduces new disclosure requirements for third-party beneficiaries in civil actions, which may increase transparency and oversight but also impose additional costs and regulatory burdens on law firms and lobbying shops.
- To revoke security clearances for former personnel of the Department of Defense who engage in lobbying activities on behalf of China, and for other purposes. Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] · confidence 0.80
Section 2(a) prohibits lobbying activities on behalf of Chinese military companies, which could harm the lobbying industry
- To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, to modify requirements under that Act relating to exemptions, and for other purposes. Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] · confidence 0.80
Section 2(a) modifies exemptions under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, which may increase regulatory burdens on lobbying firms and law practices that work with foreign principals, particularly those from countries listed in section 1(m)(1)(A) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956.
- PAID OFF Act of 2025 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · confidence 0.80
Section 2 of the bill amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to limit exemptions for certain foreign agents, which may increase regulatory burdens on lobbying firms and law practices that work with foreign clients.
- A bill to revoke security clearances for former personnel of the Department of Defense who engage in lobbying activities on behalf of China, and for other purposes. Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · confidence 0.80
Section 2(a) prohibits lobbying activities on behalf of Chinese military companies, which could harm the lobbying industry, particularly those involved in foreign lobbying.
- Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] · confidence 0.70
Section 2(b) requires disclosure of third-party litigation funding agreements, which may increase transparency and scrutiny of lobbying and law firms involved in such activities.
- A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to prohibit transactions involving certain assets by Members of Congress, to require Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts, and for other purposes. Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] · confidence 0.70
Section 13165's enforcement mechanisms and Section 13166's authority for supervising ethics committees may lead to increased scrutiny and regulation of lobbying activities, potentially affecting the lobbying and law industries.
- Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025 Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] · confidence 0.50
The bill's focus on limiting civil actions related to US sanctions might reduce the need for lobbying efforts by companies affected by these sanctions, potentially impacting the business of lobbying firms and law offices.