Lobbyists Expect Turbulence as Funding Uncertainty Clouds Agenda

Sept. 2, 2025, 9:00 AM UTC

Lobbyists are bracing their clients for a possible government shutdown at month’s end, as bitter policy and procedure fights await lawmakers returning Tuesday to Capitol Hill and muddy the K Street agenda.

K Street lobbyists expect continued strong demand for their services through the end of the year, as corporations and other clients seek to navigate the turbulent policy landscape.

It’s been a record year for lobbying revenue already, and new federal client registrations in August were up more than 15% when compared to last August, according to disclosures.

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