Boeing Company's Federal Lobbying Record
Boeing Company's disclosed federal lobbying spend of $61.7M 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, Boeing Company's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed modestly — from $10.7M in 2020 to $11.9M in 2024, a change of +11%. 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.
Boeing Company's disclosed lobbying covers 8 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.
6 of 41 lobbyists reported by Boeing Company (15%) disclose prior federal government service — a small minority of the named bench.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Susan K. Lopez (Former Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee); William R. Harris (Former Counsel, House Financial Services Committee); Lawrence J. Guillemette (Former Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Defense & Aerospace sector, Boeing Company ranks #3 of 36 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Lockheed Martin at $69.2M; the sector average is $12.6M. Boeing Company's $61.7M sits 389% above the sector average.
Boeing Company's LobbySpend Influence Score of 62/100 (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
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Holland & Knight | DEFBUDTRA+1 | 2 | $2.8M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | BGR Group | DEFGOVAER+1 | 2 | $3.3M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | BGR Group | TRAAVIGOV | 1 | $2.4M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Holland & Knight | GOVBUD | 3 | $2.9M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Holland & Knight | BUDTRASCI+1 | 2 | $3.9M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | BGR Group | TRAGOV | 4 | $2.8M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Holland & Knight | TRDTRA | 3 | $3.9M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Holland & Knight | AERTRDAVI+2 | 3 | $3.3M |
Boeing Company Lobbying FAQ
Boeing Company has spent $61.7M on federal lobbying across 8 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Boeing Company lobbies on 8 policy issues, including Defense, Aerospace, Aviation/Airlines, Trade. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Boeing Company has an Influence Score of 62/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Boeing Company employs 41 registered lobbyists, of whom 6 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Boeing Company has contacted 10 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Education.
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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.