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Benjamin Merkel: federal lobbyist

Benjamin Merkel is named as a lobbyist on federal disclosure filings for 1 client through Anthropic. The most recent filing naming them posted in October 2026. Issues reported include Computer Industry, Science/Technology, Defense and Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace.

1Clients on filings

1Registrants

6Issue categories

1Years with reports

Former government positions listed

Filers must list covered executive or legislative branch positions held. As filed:

Special Asst, President and Senate Liaison (Jan 2024 - Jan 2025); Leg Director, Sen. Murray (May 2019 - Feb 2024); Leg Asst, Sen. Murray (Mar 2015 - Apr 2019); Leg Aide, Sen. Murray (June 2012 - Feb 2

Clients and registrants

Client	Registrant	Latest	Issues
ANTHROPIC	ANTHROPIC	Q3 2026	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Computer Industry, Defense

Activity by year

Year	Clients	Registrants
2026	1	1

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