Altria Group's Federal Lobbying Record
At $18.0M in disclosed federal lobbying, Altria Group ranks as a major spender — well above the typical filer. Outlays in this range generally reflect a sustained presence in Washington, with at least one full-time government affairs lead and a stable of outside lobbyists engaged on the organization's priority issues.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, Altria Group's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $3.9M in 2020 to $3.4M in 2024, a change of -12%. Step-changes of this size often coincide with major bills moving through Congress, regulatory rulemakings affecting the organization's industry, or a leadership change in the relevant committee.
Altria Group's disclosed lobbying covers 5 general issue areas — a moderate footprint. Filers in this range tend to engage on a coherent cluster of related topics rather than spreading effort across the federal agenda.
3 of 12 lobbyists reported by Altria Group (25%) disclose prior federal government service. That share is common at established government affairs operations that explicitly hire from agency and committee staff.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Sally A. Painter (Former Director of Policy, Department of Energy); Margaret A. Nelson (Former Deputy Administrator, EPA); Jessica R. Gonzalez (Former Staff Director, House Appropriations Committee). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Tobacco sector, Altria Group ranks #1 of 4 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Altria Group at $18.0M; the sector average is $12.6M. Altria Group's $18.0M sits 43% above the sector average.
Altria Group's LobbySpend Influence Score of 55/100 (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 | Fierce Government Relations | TOBGOVTRD+1 | 3 | $696K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Covington & Burling | TAXHCRGOV+1 | 3 | $725K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | S-3 Group | TAXTRDGOV+2 | 1 | $1.0M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | TOBTRDGOV+1 | 2 | $757K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Stewart & Stewart | TAXTOBTRD+2 | 1 | $963K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Peck Madigan Jones | TAXTRDTOB+1 | 4 | $913K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Venable LLP | TAXTOBTRD+2 | 2 | $968K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Venable LLP | TAXTRD | 2 | $923K |
Altria Group Lobbying FAQ
Altria Group has spent $18.0M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Altria Group lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Tobacco, Taxation, Health Issues, Trade. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Altria Group has an Influence Score of 55/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Altria Group employs 12 registered lobbyists, of whom 3 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Altria Group has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate.
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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.