OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia Spend $7.5 Million on Third Quarter Lobbying

Oct 21, 2026
OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia increased their combined federal lobbying spending by 22% from the previous quarter and nearly 60% from a year earlier.

OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia spent about $7.5 million combined on federal lobbying during the third quarter, according to POGO Investigates. Spending rose 22% from the second quarter and nearly 60% from the same period in 2025.

The three companies have spent about $37 million on federal lobbying since the start of 2024, with roughly half spent in 2026. Through the third quarter, Anthropic spent more than $8.05 million, Nvidia spent $6.04 million and OpenAI spent $4.77 million. Anthropic's total could rise because one external lobbying firm had not filed its third quarter disclosure when the data was published.

Their disclosures cover semiconductor trade policy, export controls, cybersecurity, copyright, Pentagon procurement, child protection and the effect of AI on jobs. Federal lawmakers have introduced at least 99 bills related to AI during the current Congress, while the Federal Trade Commission has sought information from Anthropic and OpenAI about security incidents and privacy policies.

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