Apple Inc
Technology & Internet · Lobbying Client
Apple Inc reported $55.7 million in federal lobbying expenditures as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 8 policy areas, with primary focus on Computer Industry, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Trade. 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.
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | Squire Patton Boggs LLP | CPICPTTEC+1 | 4 | $2.2M |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | Cassidy & Associates LLP | CPICPT | 2 | $2.4M |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | Holland & Knight LLP | CPIFOR | 4 | $1.8M |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | Brownstein Hyatt LLP | TAX | 2 | $1.5M |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | Akin Gump LLP | TAXGOVTRD+2 | 4 | $3.7M |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | Cassidy & Associates LLP | CPIGOVCIV | 3 | $3.8M |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | K&L Gates LLP | GOV | 3 | $2.3M |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | Akin Gump LLP | CPT | 2 | $3.1M |
Apple Inc Lobbying FAQ
Apple Inc has spent $55.7M on federal lobbying across 8 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Apple Inc lobbies on 8 policy issues, including Computer Industry, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Trade, Taxation. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Apple Inc has an Influence Score of 69/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Apple Inc employs 20 registered lobbyists, of whom 5 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Apple Inc has contacted 10 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Health & Human Services, National Science Foundation, US Trade Representative.
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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.