Why It Matters
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is pressing Congress on legislation addressing antisemitism and hate in digital spaces. The ADL is an international advocacy organization dedicated to fighting all forms of bigotry and civil rights violations through education, research, legislation, and community partnership.
By the Numbers
The Anti-Defamation League reported $320,000 in lobbying expenditures for the second quarter of 2026.
The organization has filed six lobbying disclosures over the past year, generating $2.05 million in total lobbying expenditures. The second-quarter filing represents a decrease from the first-quarter 2026 report, which showed $400,000 in spending.
The Agenda
The Anti-Defamation League monitored and engaged on federal legislation related to reducing hate in digital social spaces and artificial intelligence in the second quarter. The organization lobbied specifically on the Safeguarding Access to Congregations and Religious Establishments from Disruption (SACRED) Act.
In April 2026, Representatives Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler introduced a resolution condemning antisemitic hate-filled rhetoric and content disseminated by prominent online personalities. Congress also included $2 million in Holocaust education funding in the fiscal 2026 appropriations bill.
The organization's in-house team includes three active lobbyists: Lauren Wolman, Senior Director of Government Relations and Strategy; Joel Cohen, Director of Government Relations for Technology Policy; and Gabriella Lieberman, Assistant Director of Government Relations. All three have maintained a consistent presence across recent filing periods.
The Bottom Line
The Anti-Defamation League continues targeting federal action on antisemitism and digital hate through its in-house lobbying operation.
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