NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Lobbying Spend

$8.4M

Filings

105

Firms Hired

Active Period

2001–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$180,000	3	1
2025	$200,000	4	1
2024	$130,000	4	1
2023	$90,000	4	1
2022	$928,640	7	1
2021	$872,000	6	1
2020	$418,000	4	1
2019	$248,000	4	1
2018	$617,621	5	1
2017	$313,000	4	1
2016	$312,311	5	1
2015	$251,049	4	1
2014	$213,027	6	1
2013	$345,353	7	1
2012	$93,500	4	1
2011	$353,920	4	1
2010	$205,000	4	1
2009	$190,000	5	1
2008	$290,000	7	1
2007	$279,364	3	1
2006	$120,000	1	1
2005	$1,300,000	3	1
2004	$40,000	1	1
2003	$120,000	2	1
2002	$210,000	2	1
2001	$80,000	2	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC	$8,400,785	105

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
SENATE	59
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	56
Education, Dept of	7
White House Office	7
Justice, Dept of (DOJ)	4
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	2
Bureau of the Census	1
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice	Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice	43
Education	Education	40
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties	Civil Rights/Civil Liberties	32
Government Issues	Government Issues	22
Housing	Housing	9
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	3
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	2
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	1
Transportation	Transportation	1
Constitution	Constitution	1
Welfare	Welfare	1
Economics/Economic Development	Economics/Economic Development	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 3470114th Congress

Fair Chance Act

2017 · first_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act, S.2123. REDEEM Act, S.675 & HR 1762 Fair Chance Act, S.2021 & HR 3470 Blue Lives Matter bill (re-introduction pending). PRIDE Act (re-introduction pending).

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 3470

H.R. 1762115th Congress

POWER Act

2017 · first_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act, S.2123. REDEEM Act, S.675 & HR 1762 Fair Chance Act, S.2021 & HR 3470 Blue Lives Matter bill (re-introduction pending). PRIDE Act (re-introduction pending).

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 1762

S. 2021114th Congress

Fair Chance Act

2017 · first_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act, S.2123. REDEEM Act, S.675 & HR 1762 Fair Chance Act, S.2021 & HR 3470 Blue Lives Matter bill (re-introduction pending). PRIDE Act (re-introduction pending).

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.2021

S. 2123114th Congress

Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015

2017 · first_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act, S.2123. REDEEM Act, S.675 & HR 1762 Fair Chance Act, S.2021 & HR 3470 Blue Lives Matter bill (re-introduction pending). PRIDE Act (re-introduction pending).

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.2123

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S. 675115th Congress

Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act

2017 · first_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act, S.2123. REDEEM Act, S.675 & HR 1762 Fair Chance Act, S.2021 & HR 3470 Blue Lives Matter bill (re-introduction pending). PRIDE Act (re-introduction pending).

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.675

SJRES 12115th Congress

A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

2017 · first_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Fair Pay & Safe Workplaces Rule repeal under the Congressional Review Act - H. J. 37, S. J. Res. 12 Every Student Success Act (signed into law 2015), H. J. resolution 57. Senator Sessions confirmation hearing; potential nominees to the Executive Branch.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. J. Res. 12

H.R. 5114th Congress

Student Success Act

2015 · third_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Promoting the reauthorization of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA): S.1177 Every Child Achieves Act in the Senate and H.R. 5 the Student Success Act in the House. Promoting appropriate "Gainful Employment Regulations" to ensure opportunity for students attending for-profit colleges.

Client expense: $37,683 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 5

S. 1177114th Congress

Every Student Succeeds Act

2015 · third_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Promoting the reauthorization of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA): S.1177 Every Child Achieves Act in the Senate and H.R. 5 the Student Success Act in the House. Promoting appropriate "Gainful Employment Regulations" to ensure opportunity for students attending for-profit colleges.

Client expense: $37,683 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.1177

H.R. 5114th Congress

Student Success Act

2015 · second_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Promoting the findings and recommendations in LDF's report on African American girls and education. Promoting the reauthorization of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA): S.1177 Every Child Achieves Act in the Senate and H.R. 5 the Student Success Act in the House. Promoting fairness in school discipline.

Client expense: $68,093 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 5

S. 1177114th Congress

Every Student Succeeds Act

2015 · second_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Promoting the findings and recommendations in LDF's report on African American girls and education. Promoting the reauthorization of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA): S.1177 Every Child Achieves Act in the Senate and H.R. 5 the Student Success Act in the House. Promoting fairness in school discipline.

Client expense: $68,093 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.1177

H.R. 5114th Congress

Student Success Act

2015 · first_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Promoting the findings and recommendations in LDF's report on African American girls and education. Promoting the reauthorization of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in the Senate and H.R. 5 the Student Success Act in the House.

Client expense: $78,115 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 5

H.R. 3899113th Congress

Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014

2014 · third_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Voting Rights Act Amendment (HR3899 and S1935)

Client expense: $32,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR3899

S. 1935113th Congress

Diabetic Testing Supply Access Act of 2014

2014 · third_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Voting Rights Act Amendment (HR3899 and S1935)

Client expense: $32,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S1935

H.R. 1875113th Congress

Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013

2014 · first_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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School discipline and school climate (S1094, HR3401, HR1875, HR3122)

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

Matched citations: HR1875

H.R. 3122113th Congress

Successful, Safe, and Healthy Students Act of 2013

2014 · first_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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School discipline and school climate (S1094, HR3401, HR1875, HR3122)

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

Matched citations: HR3122

H.R. 3401113th Congress

Restorative Justice in Schools Act of 2013

2014 · first_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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School discipline and school climate (S1094, HR3401, HR1875, HR3122)

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

Matched citations: HR3401

H.R. 3899113th Congress

Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014

2014 · first_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Legislative response to US Supreme Court decision in Vance v. Ball, State University, in both houses of Congress (S2133 & HR4227) Voting Rights Act Amendment (HR3899)

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

Matched citations: HR3899

H.R. 4227113th Congress

Fair Employment Protection Act of 2014

2014 · first_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Legislative response to US Supreme Court decision in Vance v. Ball, State University, in both houses of Congress (S2133 & HR4227) Voting Rights Act Amendment (HR3899)

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

Matched citations: HR4227

S. 2133113th Congress

Fair Employment Protection Act of 2014

2014 · first_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Legislative response to US Supreme Court decision in Vance v. Ball, State University, in both houses of Congress (S2133 & HR4227) Voting Rights Act Amendment (HR3899)

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

Matched citations: S2133

H.R. 3899113th Congress

Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014

2014 · third_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Voting Rights Act Amendment (HR3899 & S1935)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $32,976

Matched citations: HR3899

S. 1935113th Congress

Diabetic Testing Supply Access Act of 2014

2014 · third_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Voting Rights Act Amendment (HR3899 & S1935)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $32,976

Matched citations: S1935

H.R. 1875113th Congress

Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2013

2014 · second_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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School discipline and school climate (S1596, S1094, HR3401, HR1875, HR3122) Race to the Top equity and opportunity

Client expense: $56,393 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR1875

H.R. 3122113th Congress

Successful, Safe, and Healthy Students Act of 2013

2014 · second_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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School discipline and school climate (S1596, S1094, HR3401, HR1875, HR3122) Race to the Top equity and opportunity

Client expense: $56,393 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR3122

H.R. 3401113th Congress

Restorative Justice in Schools Act of 2013

2014 · second_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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School discipline and school climate (S1596, S1094, HR3401, HR1875, HR3122) Race to the Top equity and opportunity

Client expense: $56,393 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR3401

H.R. 3899113th Congress

Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014

2014 · second_quarter · Firm: NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

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Legislative response to US Supreme Court decision in Vance v. Ball, State University in both house of Congress on 3/14 (S2133 & HR4227) Voting Rights Act Amendment (HR3899 & S1935)

Client expense: $56,393 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR3899

Source: Senate LDA

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