Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act
Key claim: The Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act (S.865, 119th Congress) would strengthen federal lobbying transparency requirements and, as of 2025-12-17, was held at the desk.
Abstract
(S865 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2025-12-17): Held at the desk.
Why this matters
Lobbying disclosure requirements shape the public’s ability to see who is attempting to influence federal policy, which underlies informed political participation — a core civil rights concern alongside voting access and campaign finance transparency. Incremental strengthening of the Lobbying Disclosure Act’s registration and reporting rules affects watchdog groups, journalists, and affected communities seeking to trace policy influence. The bill’s current status (held at the desk) signals procedural rather than substantive movement.