AARP
Trade Association · Lobbying Client
AARP reported $23.2 million in federal lobbying expenditures as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 6 policy areas, with primary focus on Health Issues, Medicare/Medicaid, Retirement. This data is drawn from quarterly disclosure reports filed with the Secretary of the Senate under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. All lobbying disclosure data sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
Annual Lobbying Spend
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Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | Covington & Burling LLP | HCRMMMGOV | 1 | $863K |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | Squire Patton Boggs LLP | GOVTAXHCR+2 | 2 | $855K |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | BGR Group LLP | RETTAXGOV+1 | 2 | $1.2M |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | Holland & Knight LLP | HCR | 3 | $1.1M |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | Brownstein Hyatt LLP | MMMGOVHCR+1 | 1 | $1.2M |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | BGR Group LLP | HCRMMM | 1 | $1.1M |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | Squire Patton Boggs LLP | INSMMMTAX | 4 | $1.4M |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | K&L Gates LLP | HCRRETMMM+1 | 3 | $1.3M |
AARP Lobbying FAQ
AARP has spent $23.2M on federal lobbying across 6 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
AARP lobbies on 6 policy issues, including Health Issues, Medicare/Medicaid, Retirement, Taxation. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
AARP has an Influence Score of 68/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
AARP employs 11 registered lobbyists, of whom 5 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
AARP has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Interior, Dept of Energy, Securities & Exchange Commission.
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.