Debates about artificial intelligence regulation have driven a boom in government affairs activity in Washington.
Lobbying income relating to AI reached a record high in the fourth quarter of 2025, with major technology companies leading the way. Pre-empting state AI rules at the federal level was a dominant subject last year, as Congress weighed including language in Republicans’ tax and spending law enacted in July.
Tuesday’s Hill Watch Live highlighted BGOV’s analysis of AI lobbying data, with Senior Lobbying Reporter Kate Ackley and Legislative Analyst John Woolley diving into their research on the topic: