Why It Matters
The John Birch Society, a grassroots advocacy organization, terminated its lobbying registration on August 31, according to disclosure filings. The organization had been conducting in-house lobbying activities since at least the second quarter of 2025.
The John Birch Society reported zero dollars in lobbying expenditures across every quarter it was registered, from the second quarter of 2025 through the second quarter of 2026. The organization operated as both client and registrant, meaning it lobbied on its own behalf rather than hiring an outside firm.
Tim Marden served as the organization's registered lobbyist, listed with the title of Development Specialist.
Broader Context
The John Birch Society's lobbying activities centered on a single legislative vehicle: S. 669, the Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle (DEFUND) Act of 2025, which would repeal the UN Participation Act of 1945. The bill was introduced on February 20, 2025, by Sen. Mike Lee of Utah.
The organization reported encouraging sponsorship of S. 669 in its second and third quarter 2025 reports. It filed an amendment to its second quarter report on August 3, reaffirming its focus on the same bill but expanding the foreign relations issue codes under which it classified the work. The bill has not received a floor vote and has not been passed or enacted.
The Bottom Line
The John Birch Society describes itself as a grassroots education and action organization committed to restoring America's constitutional principles.
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