The 10 biggest spenders on federal lobbying increased their combined outlays to $79.2 million during the first three months of this year as trade groups and industries dealt with divided government and the implementation of sweeping laws enacted last year, new disclosures show.
General Motors, for example, made an appearance among the top 10 spenders, with outlays of $5.1 million to influence issues that include new electric vehicle credits as well as autonomous vehicles and fuel economy standards.
With several crucial pieces of “must-do” legislation looming, lobbyists say they expect vigorous efforts to influence the legislative and executive branches will continue.
