Lobbying Disclosure Resources & Information

House/Senate Lobbying Disclosure Guidance (PDF)
(Revised July 16, 2008)
Congressional Research Service Lobbying Law & Ethics Rules, 2007 Updates (PDF)
Lobbying Disclosure Act Definitions

LDA Deadlines

April 21, 2008
Quarterly reports (January 1 - March 31, 2008)

July 21, 2008
Quarterly reports (April 1 - June 30, 2008)

July 30, 2008
LD 203 Contributions Report (January 1 – June 30, 2008)

October 20, 2008
Quarterly reports (July 1 - September 30, 2008)

January 21, 2009
Quarterly reports (October 1 - December 31, 2008)

January 30, 2009
LD 203 Contributions Report (July 1 – December 31, 2008)

LDA
Filing

The Lobbying Disclosure Act requires lobbying firms and organizations employing in-house lobbyists to register when they meet income/expense minimums, have an employee who meets the definition of a lobbyist, and make more than one lobbying contact. See Lobbying Disclosure for the specific requirements.

Compliance News

"At Least 250 Lobbyists Fail to Disclose Contributions"

CQ Politics, 9/17/2008

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Lobbying Disclosure How-To

Lobbying Disclosure Basics

LDA Civil and Criminal Penalties

LDA Deadlines

2007 HLOGA Updates

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Of Interest

National Journal launches blog on the lobbying and advocacy industry, Under the Influence.

PoliticalActivityLaw.com blog provides frequent updates on lobbying and election law, including Lobbying Disclosure Act issues.

Lobbyists want more clarification on disclosure requirements, according to Lobbyists.info survey of lobbyists on the impact of the 2007 amendments to the Lobbying Disclosure Act. Read about the survey.

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