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INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Lobbying Spend

$548K

Filings

Firms Hired

Active Period

2004–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$30,000	3	1
2025	$90,000	4	1
2024	$30,000	4	1
2023	$50,000	4	1
2022	$60,000	4	1
2021	$100,000	4	1
2020	$30,000	4	1
2019	$16,325	4	1
2018	$20,116	4	1
2017	$60,000	5	1
2016	—	4	1
2015	—	4	1
2014	—	4	1
2013	$27,500	4	1
2012	$13,750	4	1
2011	—	4	1
2010	—	4	1
2009	—	5	1
2008	—	4	1
2007	$0	2	1
2006	$0	2	1
2005	$20,000	1	1
2004	$0	3	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)	$547,691	85

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	80
SENATE	80
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)	44
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	39
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	36
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)	34
Bureau of the Census	32
Labor, Dept of (DOL)	17
White House Office	9
General Services Administration (GSA)	5
Small Business Administration (SBA)	4
Treasury, Dept of	4
Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)	1
Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	79
Government Issues	Government Issues	63
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV	Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV	61
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	49
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	28
Telecommunications	Telecommunications	22
Computer Industry	Computer Industry	11
Health Issues	Health Issues	10
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice	Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice	10
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	9
Advertising	Advertising	7
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	7
Small Business	Small Business	5
Transportation	Transportation	1
Pharmacy	Pharmacy	1
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 1554119th Congress

Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Opposing the White House's Disclosure Avoidance Order (DAO). Opposing the 2030 Census proposed residence and demographics rules. Support for transparency, outsourcing or elimination of the Census Household Panel (formerly known as the Ask U.S. Panel) and opposition to any similar efforts/programs that would compete with the insights industry. Opposition to amendments and legislation that would make response to the American Community Survey (ACS) voluntary instead of mandatory or do away with the ACS entirely; opposition to other legislation and amendments harming the conduct of the ACS and the decennial Census; and preparation for the 2030 Census. Urging OMB to recognize the validity of online market research. Advocating reform of federal research policy. Urging GSA to recognize ISO 20252 for market research. Support for the Yellow Pages test and competitive sourcing of government services, OMB Circular A-76, and the Freedom from Government Competition Act (H.R. 1554).

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1554

S. 2228119th Congress

Modern Worker Empowerment Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Urging the appropriate classification of research subjects as independent contractors. Support for independent contractor status protections; opposition to the PRO Act unless amended to protect research subjects; support for Sen. Tim Scott's Modern Worker Empowerment Act (S. 2228). Opposition to uncompensated noncompete agreements, for anyone but senior staff.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 2228

H.R. 1554119th Congress

Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for transparency, outsourcing or elimination of the Census Household Panel (formerly known as the Ask U.S. Panel) and opposition to any similar efforts/programs that would compete with the insights industry. Opposition to amendments and legislation that would make response to the American Community Survey (ACS) voluntary instead of mandatory or do away with the ACS entirely; opposition to other legislation and amendments harming the conduct of the ACS and the decennial Census; and preparation for the 2030 Census. Urging OMB to recognize the validity of online market research. Advocating reform of federal research policy. Urging GSA to recognize ISO 20252 for market research. Support for the Yellow Pages test and competitive sourcing of government services, OMB Circular A-76, and the Freedom from Government Competition Act (H.R. 1554).

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1554

S. 2228119th Congress

Modern Worker Empowerment Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Urging the appropriate classification of research subjects as independent contractors. Support for independent contractor status protections; opposition to the PRO Act unless amended to protect research subjects; support for Sen. Tim Scott's Modern Worker Empowerment Act (S. 2228). Opposition to uncompensated noncompete agreements, for anyone but senior staff.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 2228

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H.R. 1554119th Congress

Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for transparency, outsourcing or elimination of the Census Household Panel (formerly known as the Ask U.S. Panel) and opposition to any similar efforts/programs that would compete with the insights industry. Opposition to amendments and legislation that would make response to the American Community Survey (ACS) voluntary instead of mandatory or do away with the ACS entirely; opposition to other legislation and amendments harming the conduct of the ACS and the decennial Census; and preparation for the 2030 Census. Urging OMB to recognize the validity of online market research. Advocating reform of federal research policy. Urging GSA to recognize ISO 20252 for market research. Support for the Yellow Pages test and competitive sourcing of government services, OMB Circular A-76, and the Freedom from Government Competition Act (H.R. 1554).

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1554

S. 2228119th Congress

Modern Worker Empowerment Act

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Urging the appropriate classification of research subjects as independent contractors. Support for independent contractor status protections; opposition to the PRO Act unless amended to protect research subjects; support for Sen. Tim Scott's Modern Worker Empowerment Act (S. 2228). Opposition to uncompensated noncompete agreements, for anyone but senior staff.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 2228

H.R. 1554119th Congress

Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for transparency, outsourcing or elimination of the Census Household Panel (formerly known as the Ask U.S. Panel) and opposition to any similar efforts/programs that would compete with the insights industry. Opposition to amendments and legislation that would make response to the American Community Survey (ACS) voluntary instead of mandatory or do away with the ACS entirely; opposition to other legislation and amendments harming the conduct of the ACS and the decennial Census; and preparation for the 2030 Census. Urging OMB to recognize the validity of online market research. Advocating reform of federal research policy. Urging GSA to recognize ISO 20252 for market research. Support for the Yellow Pages test and competitive sourcing of government services, OMB Circular A-76, and the Freedom from Government Competition Act (H.R. 1554).

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1554

S. 2228119th Congress

Modern Worker Empowerment Act

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Urging the appropriate classification of research subjects as independent contractors. Support for independent contractor status protections; opposition to the PRO Act unless amended to protect research subjects; support for Sen. Tim Scott's Modern Worker Empowerment Act (S. 2228). Opposition to uncompensated noncompete agreements, for anyone but senior staff.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 2228

H.R. 1554119th Congress

Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for transparency, outsourcing or elimination of the Census Household Panel (formerly known as the Ask U.S. Panel) and opposition to any similar efforts/programs that would compete with the insights industry. Opposition to amendments and legislation that would make response to the American Community Survey (ACS) voluntary instead of mandatory or do away with the ACS entirely; opposition to other legislation and amendments harming the conduct of the ACS and the decennial Census; and preparation for the 2030 Census. Urging OMB to recognize the validity of online market research. Advocating reform of federal research policy. Urging GSA to recognize ISO 20252 for market research. Support for the Yellow Pages test and competitive sourcing of government services and for the Freedom from Government Competition Act (H.R. 1554).

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1554

S. 2228119th Congress

Modern Worker Empowerment Act

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Urging the appropriate classification of research subjects as independent contractors. Support for independent contractor status protections; opposition to the PRO Act unless amended to protect research subjects; support for Sen. Tim Scott's Modern Worker Empowerment Act (S. 2228). Opposition to uncompensated noncompete agreements, for anyone but senior staff.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 2228

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151), which would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications and certificates, including as part of budget reconciliation (H.R. 1)

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1151119th Congress

Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151), which would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications and certificates, including as part of budget reconciliation (H.R. 1)

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1151

H.R. 1554119th Congress

Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for transparency, outsourcing or elimination of the Census Household Panel (formerly known as the Ask U.S. Panel) and opposition to any similar efforts/programs that would compete with the insights industry. Opposition to amendments and legislation that would make response to the American Community Survey (ACS) voluntary instead of mandatory or do away with the ACS entirely; opposition to other legislation and amendments harming the conduct of the ACS and the decennial Census; and preparation for the 2030 Census. Urging OMB to recognize the validity of online market research. Advocating reform of federal research policy. Support for the Yellow Pages test and competitive sourcing of government services and for the Freedom from Government Competition Act (H.R. 1554).

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1554

S. 756119th Congress

Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151), which would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications and certificates, including as part of budget reconciliation (H.R. 1)

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 756

H.R. 1151119th Congress

Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151), which would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications and certificates.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1151

H.R. 1554119th Congress

Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Urging reinstatement of missing census data. Support for transparency and outsourcing of the Census Household Panel (formerly known as the Ask U.S. Panel) and opposition to any similar efforts/programs that would compete with the insights industry. Opposition to amendments and legislation that would make response to the American Community Survey (ACS) voluntary instead of mandatory or do away with the ACS entirely; opposition to other legislation and amendments harming the conduct of the ACS and the decennial Census; and preparation for the 2030 Census. Urging OMB to recognize the validity of online market research. Support for the Yellow Pages test and competitive sourcing of government services and for the Freedom from Government Competition Act (H.R. 1554).

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1554

S. 756119th Congress

Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 756, H.R. 1151), which would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications and certificates.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 756

H.R. 1477118th Congress

Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477), and Education and Workforce Freedom Act (H.R. 8915), which would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications and certificates.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1477

H.R. 2744118th Congress

Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2023

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for transparency and outsourcing of the Census Household Panel (formerly known as the Ask U.S. Panel) and opposition to any similar efforts/programs that would compete with the insights industry. Opposition to amendments and legislation that would make response to the American Community Survey (ACS) voluntary instead of mandatory or do away with the ACS entirely; opposition to other legislation and amendments harming the conduct of the ACS and the decennial Census; and preparation for the 2030 Census. Urging OMB to recognize the validity of online market research. Support for the Yellow Pages test and competitive sourcing of government services and for the Freedom from Government Competition Act (H.R. 2744).

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2744

H.R. 8915118th Congress

Education and Workforce Freedom Act

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477), and Education and Workforce Freedom Act (H.R. 8915), which would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications and certificates.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8915

S. 722118th Congress

Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477), and Education and Workforce Freedom Act (H.R. 8915), which would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications and certificates.

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 722

H.R. 1477118th Congress

Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477), and Education and Workforce Freedom Act (H.R. 8915), which would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications and certificates.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1477

H.R. 2744118th Congress

Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2023

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for transparency and outsourcing of the Census Household Panel (formerly known as the Ask U.S. Panel) and opposition to any similar efforts/programs that would compete with the insights industry. Opposition to amendments and legislation that would make response to the American Community Survey (ACS) voluntary instead of mandatory or do away with the ACS entirely; opposition to other legislation and amendments harming the conduct of the ACS and the decennial Census; and preparation for the 2030 Census. Urging OMB to recognize the validity of online market research. Support for the Yellow Pages test and competitive sourcing of government services and for the Freedom from Government Competition Act (H.R. 2744).

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2744

H.R. 8915118th Congress

Education and Workforce Freedom Act

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477), and Education and Workforce Freedom Act (H.R. 8915), which would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications and certificates.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8915

S. 722118th Congress

Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION (FKA: MARKETING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION)

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (S. 722, H.R. 1477), and Education and Workforce Freedom Act (H.R. 8915), which would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications and certificates.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 722

Source: Senate LDA