Aerojet Rocketdyne
Defense & Aerospace · Lobbying Client
Aerojet Rocketdyne's Federal Lobbying Record
Aerojet Rocketdyne's $3.8M in disclosed federal lobbying puts it in the mid-tier of registered filers. Spending in the seven-figure range is common for established trade groups, mid-size corporations, and advocacy organizations that maintain a steady but not aggressive presence on Capitol Hill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, Aerojet Rocketdyne's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $797K at the start versus $799K at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
Aerojet Rocketdyne's disclosed lobbying focuses on a narrow 4-issue footprint. A focused issue list usually means the organization concentrates its federal engagement on a small set of bills or rulemakings directly relevant to its core business.
Of the 3 lobbyists named in Aerojet Rocketdyne's recent filings, none disclose prior federal government service. The "revolving door" indicator captures only positions explicitly reported on the LDA cover sheet, so the figure can understate ties to former officials.
Within the Defense & Aerospace sector, Aerojet Rocketdyne ranks #19 of 36 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Lockheed Martin at $69.2M; the sector average is $12.6M. Aerojet Rocketdyne's $3.8M sits 70% below the sector average.
Aerojet Rocketdyne's LobbySpend Influence Score of 41/100 (grade C) is the most common grade in the index — it covers organizations with established but moderate federal advocacy programs. The score combines disclosed total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving-door connections (30%). A C-grade is typical of mid-size corporations and trade associations with steady quarterly filings on a focused issue set.
Every figure above is sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings submitted under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. Per-issue dollar splits and covered-position flags are filer-reported and may be amended after initial submission.
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Annual Lobbying Spend
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | SCIDEF | 1 | $198K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Covington & Burling | DEFSCI | 3 | $228K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | AERGOVDEF | 3 | $166K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Fierce Government Relations | GOVAERDEF+1 | 2 | $201K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Van Scoyoc Associates | AERDEF | 3 | $160K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | K&L Gates | AERGOVSCI+1 | 3 | $143K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Hogan Lovells | AERDEFSCI+1 | 1 | $184K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Invariant LLC | DEFAERSCI | 3 | $189K |
Aerojet Rocketdyne Lobbying FAQ
Aerojet Rocketdyne has spent $3.8M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Aerojet Rocketdyne lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Defense, Aerospace, Science/Technology, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Aerojet Rocketdyne has an Influence Score of 41/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Aerojet Rocketdyne employs 3 registered lobbyists, of whom 0 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Aerojet Rocketdyne has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Transportation, Dept of Commerce, 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.