AT&T Inc's Federal Lobbying Record
AT&T Inc's disclosed federal lobbying spend of $57.3M places it among the top-tier spenders tracked here — organizations that put real, recurring dollars behind their federal advocacy. Spending at this level usually involves a dedicated in-house team, multiple outside firms, and steady quarterly filings rather than one-off campaigns tied to a single bill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, AT&T Inc's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $12.3M in 2020 to $10.6M in 2024, a change of -14%. 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.
AT&T Inc's disclosed lobbying covers 7 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.
7 of 38 lobbyists reported by AT&T Inc (18%) disclose prior federal government service — a small minority of the named bench.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Heather A. Podesta (Former Professional Staff Member, Senate Armed Services Committee); Barbara J. Wilson (Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury); Anthony R. Moore (Former Professional Staff Member, Senate Armed Services Committee). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Telecommunications sector, AT&T Inc ranks #2 of 10 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Comcast Corporation at $62.8M; the sector average is $22.3M. AT&T Inc's $57.3M sits 157% above the sector average.
AT&T Inc's LobbySpend Influence Score of 60/100 (grade B) reflects significant federal lobbying reach. The score blends disclosed total spend, issue breadth, and revolving-door connections — lobbyists with prior federal government service. A B-grade typically means the organization is well above average on at least two of those three signals, with sustained activity over multiple years rather than a one-off spike.
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
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Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Subject Matter | TECCOMLBR+1 | 2 | $3.0M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Williams & Jensen | LBRTECGOV+1 | 1 | $2.7M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Subject Matter | TECGOVLBR+1 | 1 | $2.5M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Hogan Lovells | COMTECGOV+2 | 3 | $2.8M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Subject Matter | HOMTECLBR+2 | 3 | $3.1M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | BGR Group | HOMTAXCOM+1 | 3 | $3.3M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Tarplin, Downs & Young | HOMCPITEC+1 | 2 | $3.4M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Franklin Square Group | COMTEC | 2 | $3.4M |
AT&T Inc Lobbying FAQ
AT&T Inc has spent $57.3M on federal lobbying across 7 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
AT&T Inc lobbies on 7 policy issues, including Telecommunications, Communications/Broadcasting, Computer Industry, Taxation. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
AT&T Inc has an Influence Score of 60/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
AT&T Inc employs 38 registered lobbyists, of whom 7 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
AT&T Inc has contacted 9 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Environmental Protection Agency, National Science Foundation, 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.