BSA | The Software Alliance
Major trade association representing the world's leading software companies including Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce. Focuses on software policy, intellectual property protection, AI standards, and international trade. One of the most established tech lobbying organizations.
BSA | The Software Alliance spent $0.7M on federal AI lobbying in Q1 2026, with $5.0M in total tracked spending. The company is active in 4 states and focuses on ai safety standards and risk frameworks, intellectual property and ai, international ai governance alignment.
Federal Lobbying by Quarter
Public Position
Supports risk-based AI regulation aligned with international standards, particularly the EU AI Act framework. Advocates for interoperability between U.S. and international AI governance regimes. Opposes fragmented state-by-state regulation and promotes industry-led standards development.
Policy Focus Areas
Key Lobbyists
Bills Lobbied On
- 📋S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act)
- 📋H.R. 4081 (Algorithmic Accountability Act)
- 📋H.R. 6580 (AI Transparency Act)
- 📋S. 2905 (CREATE AI Act)
- 📋California SB 942 (AI Transparency Act)
Notable Actions
- →Published comprehensive AI policy framework adopted as reference by multiple international governments
- →Led industry coalition on AI risk classification aligned with EU AI Act tiers
- →Submitted detailed comments on NIST AI Risk Management Framework on behalf of member companies
- →Organized transatlantic AI governance dialogues between U.S. and EU policymakers