Information regarding NCLR’s lobbying expenses and activities is available, easily accessible to the public, and updated twice a year. NCLR carries out its lobbying activities in strict compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including filing reports twice a year with the clerks of the U.S. House of Representatives ** and the U.S. Senate. . NCLR’s expenses for activities defined by law as lobbying at the federal and state level range from 1% to 2% of its annual budget. Lobbying expenses are separately accounted for, consistent with nonprofit best practices, and are supported by unrestricted revenues such as Affiliate dues, registration fees, sponsorships for events, and other unrestricted funds. No public or foundation funds are used, directly or indirectly, to support any lobbying activity. In addition, consistent with nonprofit best practices, NCLR is subject to an annual audit by an independent auditor and publishes its financial information in its Annual Report, which is readily available to the public.

**To access public records filed with the House of Representatives, you must visit the following:
Office of the Clerk - U.S. House of Representatives
B106 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC. 20515-6612