Posted 4/4/2024, 10:21:00 PM
Years-Long Backlog in Resolving Lobbying Violation Reports
- Thousands of lobbying violation reports remain unresolved for years after being referred to the U.S. Attorney's Office
- About 74% of the 3,622 quarterly lobbying reporting violation referrals since 2014 are still pending
- Around two-thirds of alleged political contribution reporting violations are also still pending
- Referrals were pending because violators couldn't be located or didn't respond, or more research was planned
- Watchdog groups argue critical oversight of the influential lobbying industry is failing given the extensive backlog