Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) AI Lobbying: How Much They Spend and What They Want

Total Federal AI Lobbying Spend
$2.5M
Across 9 quarters tracked · Influence Score: 4/100

Quarterly Federal Lobbying Breakdown

YearQuarterAmount
2024Q1$250K
2024Q2$260K
2024Q3$280K
2024Q4$290K
2025Q1$310K
2025Q2$320K
2025Q3$340K
2025Q4$350K
2026Q1$360K

Key Bills Lobbied On

  • 1S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act)
  • 2H.R. 5512 (No AI FRAUD Act)
  • 3H.R. 4081 (Algorithmic Accountability Act)
  • 4S. 3312 (Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act)

Public Position on AI Regulation

Supports light-touch AI regulation that preserves the open internet and Section 230 protections. Opposes content-based AI regulations and mandatory licensing schemes for AI training data. Advocates for competition-oriented AI policy that prevents market concentration.

Key Lobbyists

MS
Matt Schruers (President)
KG
K&L Gates
S&
Steptoe & Johnson

Campaign Contributions

Total: $18K across 3 recipients

DSen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)
$8K
RRep. Darrell Issa (R-CA)
$5K
DSen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)
$5K

Focus Areas

Open internet and Section 230AI and competition policyCopyright and AI training dataPlatform regulationDigital trade and market access

Notable Actions

  • Filed amicus briefs in AI copyright cases arguing fair use applies to AI training data
  • Published research on economic impact of state-by-state AI regulation fragmentation
  • Led opposition to proposed AI licensing mandates that would advantage large incumbents
  • Organized industry coalition supporting open-source AI development policies

Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) spent on AI lobbying?

Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has spent a total of $2.5M on federal AI lobbying. The most recent quarterly filing was for $360K in Q1 2026.

What AI bills has Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) lobbied on?

Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has lobbied on 4 AI-related bills, including S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act), H.R. 5512 (No AI FRAUD Act), H.R. 4081 (Algorithmic Accountability Act), and more.

What is Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA)'s position on AI regulation?

Supports light-touch AI regulation that preserves the open internet and Section 230 protections. Opposes content-based AI regulations and mandatory licensing schemes for AI training data. Advocates for competition-oriented AI policy that prevents market concentration.

Who are Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA)'s key AI lobbyists?

Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) employs 3 known lobbying firms and individuals for AI policy, including Matt Schruers (President), K&L Gates, Steptoe & Johnson.

How does Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA)'s lobbying compare to other AI companies?

Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has an influence score of 4/100, with a total political footprint of $2.5M across lobbying, PAC spending, and campaign contributions.