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Block Inc

Technology & Internet · Lobbying Client

C
Influence Score
58/100
Moderate Influence
$3.4M
Total Lobby Spend
4
Policy Issues
2
Lobbyists
1
Revolving Door

Block Inc reported $3.4 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 Financial Institutions, Computer Industry, Taxation. 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

Policy Issues

Financial InstitutionsComputer IndustryTaxationGovernment Issues

Government Entities Contacted

Food & Drug Administration
Dept of Defense
Federal Aviation Administration
Small Business Administration
Dept of Homeland Security
Securities & Exchange Commission
Dept of Health & Human Services

Recent Filings

PeriodRegistrantIssuesLobbyistsAmount
2024 Oct-DecVan Scoyoc Associates
GOVCPI
2$145K
2024 Jul-SepArnold & Porter
CPIGOVTAX
2$157K
2024 Apr-JunVenable LLP
TAXCPIGOV+1
2$184K
2024 Jan-MarVan Scoyoc Associates
FINGOVTAX+1
2$165K
2023 Oct-DecSummit Strategies Government Affairs
FINTAXGOV+1
2$161K
2023 Jul-SepPodesta Group
CPIFINGOV
1$208K
2023 Apr-JunBGR Group
CPIFINTAX
2$161K
2023 Jan-MarSubject Matter
GOVTAXFIN
2$190K

Block Inc Lobbying FAQ

Block Inc has spent $3.4M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.

Block Inc lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Financial Institutions, Computer Industry, Taxation, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.

Block Inc has an Influence Score of 58/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).

Block Inc employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.

Block Inc has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Food & Drug Administration, Dept of Defense, Federal Aviation Administration.

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Sources: Senate Office of Public Records (LDA), OpenSecrets.org
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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.