LOBBYBLOG REMINDS YOU that two disclosure deadlines are approaching:
January 20 – LD-2
The once semi-annual, now quarterly report of lobbying income/expenditures is due for the fourth quarter of the LD-2 reporting calendar (see below). “Each registrant must file a quarterly report on Form LD-2 no later than 20 days (or on the first business day after such 20th day if the 20th day is not a business day) after the end of the quarterly period beginning on the first day of January, April, July and October of each year in which a registrant is registered.” (House Office of the Clerk). January 20th is in fact a Sunday, and the following Monday is a holiday, so make sure to get your LD-2 forms ready by Tuesday the 22nd.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date |
| Jan 1 – March 31 | April 20 |
| April 1 – June 30 | July 20 |
| July 1 – Sept 30 | Oct 20 |
| Oct 1 – Dec 31 | Jan 20 |
January 30 – LD-203
The semi-annual report is required of all lobbyists to certify ethics compliance and disclosure. “Form LD-203 is required to be filed semiannually by July 30th and January 30th (or next business day should either of those days fall on a weekend or holiday) covering the first and second calendar halves of the year. Registrants and active lobbyists (who are not terminated for all clients) must file separate reports which detail FECA contributions, honorary contributions, presidential library contributions, and payments for event costs.” January 30th is a Wednesday.
For quick guidance on disclosure, visit lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov. For a more substantive reference guide, consider The Lobbying Compliance Handbook.
