OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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Lobbying Spend

$173.3M

Filings

Firms Hired

Active Period

2002–2025

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2025	$34,000	3	2
2024	$3,990,000	10	2
2023	$11,510,000	7	2
2020	$4,950,000	1	1
2019	$48,470,000	4	1
2018	$31,520,000	4	1
2017	$16,110,000	4	1
2016	$5,460,000	4	1
2015	$8,170,000	4	1
2014	$12,400,000	4	1
2013	$11,030,000	4	1
2012	$3,250,000	4	1
2011	$2,460,000	4	1
2010	$2,140,000	4	1
2009	$2,110,000	4	1
2008	$1,010,000	4	1
2007	$4,840,000	4	1
2006	$1,260,000	2	1
2005	$900,000	1	1
2004	$840,000	1	1
2003	$540,000	1	1
2002	$330,000	3	1

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND	$173,324,000	74
PIONEER PUBLIC AFFAIRS	—	7

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	72
SENATE	72
State, Dept of (DOS)	29
Justice, Dept of (DOJ)	20
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	15
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	15
Natl Security Council (NSC)	15
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)	5
Education, Dept of	4
White House Office	4
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)	2
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	2
UNDETERMINED	2
Bureau of Prisons (BOP)	1
Council of Economic Advisers (CEA)	1
Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)	1
Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)	1
Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD)	1
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	1
Office of the Vice President of the United States	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Foreign Relations	Foreign Relations	65
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice	Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice	34
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties	Civil Rights/Civil Liberties	28
Immigration	Immigration	25
Health Issues	Health Issues	17
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	9
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	6
Government Issues	Government Issues	6
Education	Education	5
Family issues/Abortion/Adoption	Family issues/Abortion/Adoption	5
Economics/Economic Development	Economics/Economic Development	5
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	3
Defense	Defense	3
Constitution	Constitution	2
Housing	Housing	2
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	2
Welfare	Welfare	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 9495118th Congress

Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: PIONEER PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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Advocating on issues related to HR 9495, theStop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: HR 9495

H.R. 4928118th Congress

National Security Reforms and Accountability Act

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act

Client expense: $1,330,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.4928

H.R. 932118th Congress

To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act

Client expense: $1,330,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.932

S. 316118th Congress

A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act

Client expense: $1,330,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.316

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H.R. 4928118th Congress

National Security Reforms and Accountability Act

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act

Client expense: $1,330,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.4928

H.R. 932118th Congress

To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act

Client expense: $1,330,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.932

S. 316118th Congress

A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act

Client expense: $1,330,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.316

HJRES 52118th Congress

Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023

2023 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act H.J.Res.52, Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023

Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.J.Res.52

H.R. 2670118th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

2023 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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H.R.2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.2670

H.R. 4928118th Congress

National Security Reforms and Accountability Act

2023 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act H.J.Res.52, Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023

Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.4928

H.R. 932118th Congress

To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

2023 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act H.J.Res.52, Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023

Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.932

S. 316118th Congress

A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

2023 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act H.J.Res.52, Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023

Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.316

HJRES 52117th Congress

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq S.2391, National Security Powers Act of 2021 H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act H.J.Res.52, Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023 S.J.Res.44, A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress

Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.J.Res.52

H.R. 4928117th Congress

RESPECT Act

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq S.2391, National Security Powers Act of 2021 H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act H.J.Res.52, Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023 S.J.Res.44, A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress

Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.4928

H.R. 932117th Congress

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on national forest volunteers, and for other purposes.

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq S.2391, National Security Powers Act of 2021 H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act H.J.Res.52, Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023 S.J.Res.44, A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress

Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.932

H.R. 2670118th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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H.R.2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.2670

S. 2391117th Congress

National Security Powers Act of 2021

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq S.2391, National Security Powers Act of 2021 H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act H.J.Res.52, Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023 S.J.Res.44, A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress

Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.2391

S. 316117th Congress

Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq S.2391, National Security Powers Act of 2021 H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act H.J.Res.52, Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023 S.J.Res.44, A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress

Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.316

SJRES 44117th Congress

A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq S.2391, National Security Powers Act of 2021 H.R.4928, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act H.J.Res.52, Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023 S.J.Res.44, A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress

Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.J.Res.44

HJRES 52117th Congress

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

2023 · second_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq S.2391, National Security Powers Act of 2021 H.R.5410, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act H.J.Res.52, Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023

Client expense: $8,400,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.J.Res.52

H.R. 5410117th Congress

National Security Reforms and Accountability Act

2023 · second_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq S.2391, National Security Powers Act of 2021 H.R.5410, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act H.J.Res.52, Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023

Client expense: $8,400,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.5410

H.R. 932117th Congress

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on national forest volunteers, and for other purposes.

2023 · second_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq S.2391, National Security Powers Act of 2021 H.R.5410, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act H.J.Res.52, Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023

Client expense: $8,400,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.932

H.R. 2670118th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

2023 · second_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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H.R.2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Client expense: $8,400,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.2670

S. 2391117th Congress

National Security Powers Act of 2021

2023 · second_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq S.2391, National Security Powers Act of 2021 H.R.5410, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act H.J.Res.52, Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023

Client expense: $8,400,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.2391

S. 316117th Congress

Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021

2023 · second_quarter · Firm: OPEN SOCIETY ACTION FUND

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S.316/H.R.932, A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq S.2391, National Security Powers Act of 2021 H.R.5410, National Security Reforms and Accountability Act H.J.Res.52, Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023

Client expense: $8,400,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.316

Source: Senate LDA

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