Biogen Inc
Pharmaceutical & Health Products · Lobbying Client
Biogen Inc's Federal Lobbying Record
Biogen Inc's $8.7M 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, Biogen Inc's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $1.5M at the start versus $1.4M at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
Biogen Inc'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.
1 of 6 lobbyists reported by Biogen Inc (17%) disclose prior federal government service — a small minority of the named bench.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Wayne E. Berman (Former Deputy Administrator, EPA). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Pharmaceutical & Health Products sector, Biogen Inc ranks #20 of 34 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America at $135.8M; the sector average is $16.7M. Biogen Inc's $8.7M sits 48% below the sector average.
Biogen Inc's LobbySpend Influence Score of 48/100 (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
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Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Tarplin, Downs & Young | PHAHCRGOV+1 | 2 | $428K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Hogan Lovells | MEDPHAHCR+1 | 3 | $404K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Tarplin, Downs & Young | MEDGOVPHA | 3 | $308K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Podesta Group | PHAHCRMED+1 | 4 | $359K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Hogan Lovells | PHAHCR | 1 | $478K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Covington & Burling | HCRGOV | 2 | $490K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Invariant LLC | HCRGOVMED+1 | 1 | $349K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | PHAHCR | 1 | $452K |
Biogen Inc Lobbying FAQ
Biogen Inc has spent $8.7M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Biogen Inc lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Health Issues, Pharmacy, Medical/Disease Research, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Biogen Inc has an Influence Score of 48/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Biogen Inc employs 6 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Biogen Inc has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Food & Drug Administration, White House Office, Federal Communications 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.