Business groups and health care organizations hold on to top spots on lobbying leaderboard

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Realtors remained the top spenders despite spending considerably less compared to the second quarter of 2025.

Top spenders in Q2 of 2026

Table with heat map showing percentage growth of clients in issue areas between first three quarters of 2024 and 2025.

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Note: Only organizations that spent over $1 million in Q2 2026 are included in the table.

Source: OpenSecrets analysis of federal disclosure reportsEmbed Download image