# Lobbying Disclosure - Federal Lobbyist Data (`pink_comic/lobbying-disclosure-search`) Actor

Search federal lobbying registrations. Returns lobbyists, clients, issues, and spending. Built for compliance teams and government affairs professionals. Pay per result.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/pink\_comic/lobbying-disclosure-search.md
- **Developed by:** [Ava Torres](https://apify.com/pink_comic) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Developer tools, AI
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks
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## Pricing

from $2.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.
The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.

In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md):

```bash
npm install apify-client
```

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```bash
pip install apify-client
```

In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md):

````bash
# MacOS / Linux
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# Windows
irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex
```bash

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If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).

For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## US Lobbying Disclosure Search

Search the official US Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) database. Find which companies lobby Congress, how much they spend, which lobbyists they hire, and what issues they target. Covers every federally registered lobbying filing since 1999.

No API key required. Data comes directly from the US Senate LDA public database.

---

### What You Get

Each result is one lobbying filing (registration or quarterly activity report).

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `registrantName` | string | Lobbying firm or in-house lobbying org |
| `clientName` | string | Company or entity paying for lobbying |
| `income` | number | Reported lobbying income (registrant perspective) |
| `expenses` | number | Reported lobbying expenses (client perspective) |
| `filingYear` | integer | Year of the filing |
| `filingPeriod` | string | Quarter (first_quarter, etc.) |
| `filingType` | string | Registration, quarterly report, etc. |
| `lobbyists` | array | Names and covered government positions |
| `activities` | array | Issue areas, descriptions, targeted agencies |
| `documentUrl` | string | Link to the original filing document |
| `postedDate` | string | Date the filing was posted |

---

### Sample Output

```json
{
  "registrantName": "AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD",
  "clientName": "META PLATFORMS INC",
  "income": 250000,
  "expenses": 0,
  "filingYear": 2025,
  "filingPeriod": "first_quarter",
  "filingType": "QUARTERLY_REPORT",
  "lobbyists": [
    {
      "name": "SMITH, JONATHAN R",
      "coveredPosition": "Former Legislative Director, US Senate"
    }
  ],
  "activities": [
    {
      "issueAreaCode": "CPT",
      "description": "Issues related to AI regulation and content moderation policy",
      "governmentEntities": ["US SENATE", "US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"]
    }
  ],
  "documentUrl": "https://lda.senate.gov/filings/public/filing/example-id/",
  "postedDate": "2025-04-20"
}
````

***

### Who Uses This

**Competitive intelligence teams** tracking which competitors are lobbying and on what issues. Know when a rival starts pushing for regulatory changes that could affect your market.

**Political researchers and journalists** investigating corporate influence on legislation. Track spending trends by industry, client, or issue area over time.

**Government affairs professionals** monitoring the lobbying landscape around specific policy areas (AI regulation, trade, healthcare, defense) to inform their own advocacy strategy.

**Sales teams targeting government contractors** identifying companies with active federal lobbying -- a strong signal of government engagement and budget.

**Compliance officers** verifying that lobbying activities are properly disclosed per LDA requirements.

***

### How to Use

**Search by client (who's paying):**

```json
{
  "clientName": "Meta",
  "filingYear": 2025,
  "maxResults": 50
}
```

**Search by lobbying firm:**

```json
{
  "registrantName": "Akin Gump",
  "maxResults": 100
}
```

**Search by issue area:**

```json
{
  "issueAreaCode": "DEF",
  "filingYear": 2025,
  "maxResults": 100
}
```

Common issue area codes: TAX (Taxation), DEF (Defense), HCR (Health Issues), TRD (Trade), CPT (Computer Technology), ENV (Environment), BNK (Banking), TRA (Transportation).

***

### Cost Estimate

Pricing is $0.002 per result.

| Run size | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| 10 results | ~$0.02 |
| 100 results | ~$0.20 |
| 500 results | ~$1.00 |
| 1,000 results | ~$2.00 |

***

### FAQ

**Does this require an API key?**
No. The Senate LDA database is free and public. No registration needed.

**How far back does the data go?**
The database covers federally registered lobbying activity since 1999.

**What are issue area codes?**
The LDA uses standardized codes to categorize lobbying topics. Common ones: TAX, DEF, HCR, TRD, CPT, ENV, BNK. You can search by code to find all lobbying related to a specific policy area.

**Can I search by individual lobbyist name?**
Yes. Use the lobbyist name field to find all filings where a specific person is listed as a lobbyist.

***

### Data Source

All data comes from the official US Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act database at [lda.gov](https://lda.gov). Updated daily as new filings are posted.

# Actor input Schema

## `registrantName` (type: `string`):

Search by lobbying firm or registrant name (e.g. "Boeing", "Akin Gump", "Amazon").

## `clientName` (type: `string`):

Search by client name -- the organization paying for lobbying (e.g. "Meta", "Lockheed Martin").

## `lobbyistName` (type: `string`):

Search by individual lobbyist name.

## `filingYear` (type: `integer`):

Filter by filing year (e.g. 2024, 2025).

## `filingPeriod` (type: `string`):

Filter by period: first\_quarter, second\_quarter, third\_quarter, fourth\_quarter, mid\_year, annual.

## `issueCode` (type: `string`):

Text search on lobbying issue descriptions (e.g. 'tax', 'defense', 'healthcare', 'energy', 'environment').

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of filings to return.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "registrantName": "Boeing",
  "clientName": "",
  "lobbyistName": "",
  "filingYear": 2025,
  "filingPeriod": "",
  "issueCode": "",
  "maxResults": 100
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "registrantName": "Boeing",
    "clientName": "",
    "lobbyistName": "",
    "filingYear": 2025,
    "filingPeriod": "",
    "issueCode": "",
    "maxResults": 100
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("pink_comic/lobbying-disclosure-search").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "registrantName": "Boeing",
    "clientName": "",
    "lobbyistName": "",
    "filingYear": 2025,
    "filingPeriod": "",
    "issueCode": "",
    "maxResults": 100,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("pink_comic/lobbying-disclosure-search").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "registrantName": "Boeing",
  "clientName": "",
  "lobbyistName": "",
  "filingYear": 2025,
  "filingPeriod": "",
  "issueCode": "",
  "maxResults": 100
}' |
apify call pink_comic/lobbying-disclosure-search --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=pink_comic/lobbying-disclosure-search",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

```json
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    "openapi": "3.0.1",
    "info": {
        "title": "Lobbying Disclosure - Federal Lobbyist Data",
        "description": "Search federal lobbying registrations. Returns lobbyists, clients, issues, and spending. Built for compliance teams and government affairs professionals. Pay per result.",
        "version": "0.1",
        "x-build-id": "Q0Wd7ca9a0MJtBdy0"
    },
    "servers": [
        {
            "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
        }
    ],
    "paths": {
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                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
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                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
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                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/pink_comic~lobbying-disclosure-search/runs": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "runs-sync-pink_comic-lobbying-disclosure-search",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
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                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
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                "responses": {
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                            "application/json": {
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                                }
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/pink_comic~lobbying-disclosure-search/run-sync": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-pink_comic-lobbying-disclosure-search",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    },
    "components": {
        "schemas": {
            "inputSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "properties": {
                    "registrantName": {
                        "title": "Registrant/Firm Name",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Search by lobbying firm or registrant name (e.g. \"Boeing\", \"Akin Gump\", \"Amazon\").",
                        "default": "Boeing"
                    },
                    "clientName": {
                        "title": "Client Name",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Search by client name -- the organization paying for lobbying (e.g. \"Meta\", \"Lockheed Martin\").",
                        "default": ""
                    },
                    "lobbyistName": {
                        "title": "Lobbyist Name",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Search by individual lobbyist name.",
                        "default": ""
                    },
                    "filingYear": {
                        "title": "Filing Year",
                        "type": "integer",
                        "description": "Filter by filing year (e.g. 2024, 2025).",
                        "default": 2025
                    },
                    "filingPeriod": {
                        "title": "Filing Period",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Filter by period: first_quarter, second_quarter, third_quarter, fourth_quarter, mid_year, annual.",
                        "default": ""
                    },
                    "issueCode": {
                        "title": "Issue Keyword",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "Text search on lobbying issue descriptions (e.g. 'tax', 'defense', 'healthcare', 'energy', 'environment').",
                        "default": ""
                    },
                    "maxResults": {
                        "title": "Max Results",
                        "minimum": 1,
                        "maximum": 10000,
                        "type": "integer",
                        "description": "Maximum number of filings to return.",
                        "default": 100
                    }
                }
            },
            "runsResponseSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "properties": {
                    "data": {
                        "type": "object",
                        "properties": {
                            "id": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "actId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "userId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "startedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
                                "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
                            },
                            "finishedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
                                "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
                            },
                            "status": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "example": "READY"
                            },
                            "meta": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "origin": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "API"
                                    },
                                    "userAgent": {
                                        "type": "string"
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "stats": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "inputBodyLen": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 2000
                                    },
                                    "rebootCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "restartCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "resurrectCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "computeUnits": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "options": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "build": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "latest"
                                    },
                                    "timeoutSecs": {
                                        "type": "integer",
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                                    "memoryMbytes": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 1024
                                    },
                                    "diskMbytes": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 2048
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "buildId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultKeyValueStoreId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultDatasetId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultRequestQueueId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "buildNumber": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "example": "1.0.0"
                            },
                            "containerUrl": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "usage": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
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                                    },
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                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": {
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}
```