The 2012 and 2016 elections underscored the significant role of lobbying in shaping political outcomes, revealing a growing concern over the transparency of lobbying activities. These elections highlighted the influence of Super PACs and dark money, which obscured the sources of funding for many political campaigns and lobbying efforts. As a result, there was increased public scrutiny and calls for reform regarding the disclosure of lobbying activities to ensure greater accountability in the political process. Ultimately, these elections illustrated the complexities of campaign financing and the challenges in regulating lobbying practices.
In the United States, lobbying is regulated by the federal government through the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, as well as by individual states that may have additional regulations. The disclosure of lobbying activities is overseen by the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
The Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
Usually for grants, its a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities.
The efforts of Public Citizen are largely responsible for passage of the Lobbying Disclosure Act and the Lobbying and Ethics Reform Act of 2005
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The federal agency that regulates lobbyists is the U.S. Department of Justice, specifically through the Office of the Attorney General. Lobbyists are required to register under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) of 1995, which mandates disclosure of their activities, clients, and expenditures. Additionally, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have their own rules and regulations governing lobbying activities. These regulations aim to promote transparency and accountability in the lobbying process.
Irwin I. Kimmelman has written: 'The New Jersey Legislative Activities Disclosure Act analysis and recommendations for amendment' -- subject(s): Conflict of interests, Financial disclosure, Law and legislation, Lobbying
Lobbying means the act of attempting to influence business and government leaders to create legislation or conduct an activity that will help a particular organization . People who do lobbying are called lobbyists. See also link below.
In 1995, the Lobbying Disclosure Act was enacted to increase transparency in the lobbying industry. The legislation required lobbyists to register with the federal government and disclose their activities, including the issues they were advocating for and the amount of money spent. This reform aimed to provide greater accountability and reduce potential corruption in the political process, ensuring that lawmakers and the public could better understand the influence of lobbying on policy decisions.
Below is a legal description of the activity of "lobbying." It is a vast and broad subject area and cannot be addressed in specifics on this site. For more specific information you must conduct your OWN research. "Lobbying is a form of advocacy by individuals with an intention to influencing decisions made by legislators and officials in the government. Lobbying is an activity conducted and targeted against the senate and the house of representatives and also the state legislatures. In lobbying a person called the lobbyist attempts to influence legislators on behalf of a specific interest."
In Arizona, while there are regulations intended to limit lobbying influence on Senate and House members, complete insulation is challenging. Legislators are subject to rules regarding disclosure and interactions with lobbyists, but the effectiveness of these restrictions can vary. Lobbying remains a significant part of the political process, and lawmakers often engage with lobbyists to gain insights and support for their initiatives. Thus, while restrictions exist, they may not fully insulate legislators from lobbying pressures.
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