Complex sentence: In the U.S., direct lobbying refers to the attempts made by a lobbyist to influence a legislative U.S. body through direct communication with a member or employee of the legislative body or with a government official who participates in formulating legislation.
Split into simpler sentences: In the U.S., direct lobbying involves direct methods used a lobbyist makes attempts to influence a legislative U.S. body. It is done either through direct communication with a member or employee of the legislative body or with a government official who participates in formulating legislation.