### Question
What does lobbying activities mean?


### Answer
**Lobbying activities** has the following meaning in *2 U.S.C. § 1602*:

> lobbying contacts and efforts in support of such contacts, including preparation and planning activities, research and other background work that is intended, at the time it is performed, for use in contacts, and coordination with the lobbying activities of others

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 1602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES**

