The data displays the total lobbying spending in the U.S. from 1998 to 2017. In 2017, the total lobbying spending amounted to 3.37 billion USD.
Additional information on lobbying in the U.S.
Since the turn of the millennium the amount spent on lobbying in the U.S. has more than doubled. The intention of firms employing lobbyists, who in turn lobby government officials, is to gain a degree of influence on the legislative process in the hope of legislation more favorable to their business or cause being passed. Lobbying occurs at all levels from local government to presidential elections.
