Policy · March 7, 2026 · 4 min

LDA Q1 2026 Filing: Reminders and Pitfalls

First-quarter Lobbying Disclosure Act filings are due April 20. Registrants should confirm activity coverage and contributions-reporting obligations.

First-quarter Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (Form LD-2) for the period ending March 31, 2026 are due April 20, 2026. Registrants should confirm: (1) all reportable lobbying activity is captured; (2) issue areas accurately reflect what was lobbied; (3) newly added lobbyists have completed their semi-annual contributions filings (Form LD-203); and (4) any FARA-overlapping engagements are appropriately disclosed.