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NEA and AFT Combined Spent Over $930M Lobbying

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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NEA spent at least $547 million on political activity and advocacy from FY 2016-2025.
NEA allocated $458.9 million to lobbying from FY 2016-2025.
NEA funded $88.2 million for progressive advocacy groups.
NEA routed $80.2 million through intermediaries such as the State Engagement Fund and Strategic Victory Fund.
AFT spent $383 million on political activity and lobbying from FY 2016-2025.

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NEA spent at least $547 million on political activity and advocacy from FY 2016-2025.
NEA allocated $458.9 million to lobbying from FY 2016-2025.
NEA funded $88.2 million for progressive advocacy groups.
NEA routed $80.2 million through intermediaries such as the State Engagement Fund and Strategic Victory Fund.
AFT spent $383 million on political activity and lobbying from FY 2016-2025.