{"id":12211,"date":"2026-04-15T09:03:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bna.content.cirrus.bloomberg.com\/bgov2023\/insights\/company-news\/bloomberg-government-annual-top-lobbying-firms-report-reveals-5-3-billion-industry-spending-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T09:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:05:34","slug":"bloomberg-government-annual-top-lobbying-firms-report-reveals-5-3-billion-industry-spending-in-2025","status":"publish","type":[24],"link":"https:\/\/bna.content.cirrus.bloomberg.com\/bgov2023\/insights\/company-news\/bloomberg-government-annual-top-lobbying-firms-report-reveals-5-3-billion-industry-spending-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Bloomberg Government Annual Top Lobbying Firms Report Reveals $5.3 Billion Industry Spending in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n    <style>section[data-anchor='row-6a11dcb9af221'] {\n\t\t\t\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&type=webp&url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2023\/09\/Insights-Header.jpg);\n\t\t\t  }<\/style>\n    <section class=\"bbg-row bg--has-media       bg--eeeeee text--white bbg-row--full-bg-bleed\" data-anchor='row-6a11dcb9af221'>\n        \n        \n        <div\n            class=\"bbg-row--content\"\n                    >\n            \n            <p><div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-2\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    \n<\/div><div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <p>    <ul class=\"bbg-categories_list\">\n                    <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/bna.content.cirrus.bloomberg.com\/bgov2023\/insights\/category\/company-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">\n                    Company News\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<div\n    class=\"bbg-spacer\"\n        style=\"height: 24px !important\"\n    >\n<\/div><div\n\tclass=\"bb-wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<h1><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110454915 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110454915 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Bloomberg Government Annual Top Lobbying Firms Report Reveals $5.3 Billion Industry\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW110454915 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">Spending<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110454915 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110454915 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"No Spacing\">in 2025<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW110454915 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n    <section class=\"bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-compact row-padding--bottom-none bbg-row--full-bg-bleed\" data-anchor='row-6a11dcb9b7da7'>\n        \n        \n        <div\n            class=\"bbg-row--content\"\n                    >\n            \n            <p><div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-2\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    \n<\/div><div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <p><div\n    class=\"bbg-spacer\"\n        style=\"height: 24px !important\"\n    >\n<\/div>    <p class=\"bbg-metadata bbg-metadata--date\">April 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n    <section class=\"bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-none row-padding--bottom-none bbg-row--full-bg-bleed\" data-anchor='row-6a11dcb9b9959'>\n        \n        \n        <div\n            class=\"bbg-row--content\"\n                    >\n            \n            <div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8 bbg-column--offset-2\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <p><div\n\tclass=\"bb-wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<p><strong>ARLINGTON, VA <\/strong>\u2014 Bloomberg Government today announced the release of its annual analysis of lobbying firms, finding that total lobbying spending reached approximately $5.3 billion in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Based on a review of Lobbying Disclosure Act filings, the report includes 360 firms that reported $1.3 million or more in annual revenue and maintained filings in all four quarters of the year. The report designates 80 of these organizations as standout firms.<\/p>\n<p>Filings across key issues increased notably from 2024 to 2025. Domestic and foreign trade saw a 42% increase, while taxation and the Internal Revenue Code rose by 20%. Manufacturing grew by 18%, and defense increased by 14%.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"wpb_content_element bbg-single-image align-left\">\n    <figure class=\"bbg-single-image__figure\" style=\"max-width:100%\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2533\" height=\"1848\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/BGOV-Top-Lobbying-graphic.png\" class=\"bbg-single-image__image attachment-full\" alt=\"Bloomberg Government Annual Top Lobbying Firms Report Reveals $5.3 Billion Industry Spending in 2025\" title=\"BGOV Top Lobbying graphic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/BGOV-Top-Lobbying-graphic.png 2533w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/BGOV-Top-Lobbying-graphic-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/BGOV-Top-Lobbying-graphic-1024x747.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/BGOV-Top-Lobbying-graphic-768x560.png 768w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/BGOV-Top-Lobbying-graphic-1536x1121.png 1536w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/BGOV-Top-Lobbying-graphic-2048x1494.png 2048w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/BGOV-Top-Lobbying-graphic-148x108.png 148w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2533px) 100vw, 2533px\" \/>\n        \n                <figcaption class=\"bbg-single-image__caption\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n                <p class=\"caption\">Bloomberg Government Annual Top Lobbying Firms Report Reveals $5.3 Billion Industry Spending in 2025<\/p>\n\n        <\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"bb-wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<p>For the first time, the report also analyzes the specific agencies lobbied and how engagement has shifted over time. The largest increases in filings targeted the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Office of the Vice President of the U.S., and the National Economic Council.<\/p>\n<p>Bloomberg Government\u2019s related coverage further examines these dynamics, including the role of Trump-aligned firms in driving a multibillion-dollar lobbying surge and how policy priorities such as tariffs, artificial intelligence, and public health are fueling increased lobbying activity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe lobbying landscape is evolving rapidly, and our latest report captures the pulse of this $5.3 billion industry,\u201d said Cesca Antonelli, editor in chief, Bloomberg Industry Group. \u201cBy tracking shifts in agency focus and surging issues like trade and taxation, we deliver the critical intelligence government affairs professionals need to stay ahead of policy changes, maximize their influence, and drive meaningful impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Discover the full insights and rankings in Bloomberg Government\u2019s annual Top Lobbying Firms report at <a href=\"https:\/\/aboutbgov.com\/blrz\">https:\/\/aboutbgov.com\/blrz<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n    <section class=\"bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-compact bbg-row--full-bg-bleed\" data-anchor='row-6a11dcb9bccc7'>\n        \n        \n        <div\n            class=\"bbg-row--content\"\n                    >\n            \n            <p><div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-2\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    \n<\/div><div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <p><hr class=\"bbg-separator bbg-separator-2\" style=\"height:2px;\" \/>\n<div\n    class=\"bbg-spacer\"\n        style=\"height: 40px !important\"\n    >\n<\/div><div\n\tclass=\"bb-wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<p><strong>About Bloomberg Government<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bloomberg Government is a premium subscription platform designed for public affairs professionals navigating today\u2019s fast-paced policy environment. By combining real-time policy tracking, expert analysis, and federal spending intelligence, our all-in-one solution empowers users to stay ahead, manage stakeholder priorities, and make informed decisions with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Bloomberg Government is part of Bloomberg Industry Group, an affiliate of Bloomberg L.P., a global leader in business and financial information, data, news, and insights.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Bloomberg Government, visit\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/about.bgov.com\">about.bgov.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div\n    class=\"bbg-spacer bbg-spacer--sm\"\n    >\n<\/div><div\n\tclass=\"bb-wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<p><strong>Media Contact<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you are a member of the media, <a href=\"mailto:bjohnson@bloombergindustry.com\">send us an email<\/a> and we will be in touch with you shortly.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bloomberg Government today announced the release of its annual analysis of lobbying firms, finding that total lobbying spending reached approximately $5.3 billion in 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":47,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"template-press.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_primary_category":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"event_category":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-12211","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-company-news","type-press"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.11 - 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