In 2023, the total lobbying spending in the United States amounted to 4.09 billion U.S. dollars. Ranging in topics, there is also significant foreign interest in the United States which can result in varying foreign entities, or foreign principles, making attempts to influence U.S. policy. Any efforts made outside of the U.S. to lobby must register with the Department of Justice. In 2023, Liberia's total lobbying spending in the United States amounted to 183.41 million U.S. dollars, more than any other country outside of the U.S. The total money spent on U.S. lobbies in Saudi Arabia amounted to 55.5 million U.S. dollars in 2023.
Countries with most lobby activity in the United States in 2022, by total spending
(in million U.S. dollars)
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