How does the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 affect centers?
In most cases, it doesn’t. The law requires that people who are hired to influence Congress or top federal executive branch officials are required to register as lobbyists, to report their areas of interest, and to specify the amount of money spent on lobbying activities. Lobbyists who spend 20 percent or more of their time attempting to influence these federal officials must register with the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate. Centers which pay less than $5,000 in a six-month period for the services of a lobbyist or spend less than $20,000 in a six-month period on lobbying-related activities are not required to register.
