Why It Matters

Americans for Financial Reform is tracking congressional activity on financial deregulation and consumer protection, filing a second-quarter 2026 lobbying report showing the organization is monitoring legislative efforts that could reshape banking oversight.

By the Numbers

The second-quarter filing listed spending at $100,000, a decrease from the previous quarter’s amended filing, which totaled $120,000. Over the four quarters from the third quarter of 2025 through second quarter of 2026, Americans for Financial Reform spent $520,000 on lobbying.

Broader Context

The organization has tracked cryptocurrency regulatory legislation, particularly as fraud complaints reached significant levels. In 2025, there were 181,565…