Lobbyists, of course, are hoping that Congresspeople will at least feel more friendly toward them and their companies.
Some people believe that lobbyists have too much influence.
There is concern about the huge sums of money that powerful pressure groups contribute to the campaigns of members of Congress. Lobbyists today are more closely controlled than they used to be. A law now requires them to fill out a form that gives their names, their salaries, the organizations they represent, and the money they spend on lobbying. Even so, lobbyists can do many things which raise questions. They can give Senators and Representatives small personal gifts.