BAE Systems
Defense & Aerospace · Lobbying Client
BAE Systems reported $17.3 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 4 policy areas, with primary focus on Defense, Budget/Appropriations, Homeland Security. 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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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Van Scoyoc Associates | DEFGOVBUD | 1 | $919K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Steptoe & Johnson | GOVDEFHOM+1 | 2 | $684K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Arnold & Porter | HOMDEFGOV+1 | 2 | $815K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Cassidy & Associates | HOMGOVBUD | 2 | $809K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Jones Day | BUDHOMDEF+1 | 4 | $947K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | BUDHOMGOV | 3 | $874K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Peck Madigan Jones | BUDGOVDEF+1 | 4 | $890K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Steptoe & Johnson | BUDGOV | 3 | $844K |
BAE Systems Lobbying FAQ
BAE Systems has spent $17.3M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
BAE Systems lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Defense, Budget/Appropriations, Homeland Security, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
BAE Systems has an Influence Score of 53/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
BAE Systems employs 12 registered lobbyists, of whom 3 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
BAE Systems has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Transportation, Dept of Defense, Dept of State.
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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.