Cardinal Health's Federal Lobbying Record
Cardinal Health's $7.6M 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, Cardinal Health's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $1.5M in 2020 to $1.3M in 2024, a change of -16%. 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.
Cardinal Health'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 5 lobbyists reported by Cardinal Health (20%) disclose prior federal government service — a small minority of the named bench.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Andrew B. Garcia (Former Legislative Director, Senate HELP Committee). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Healthcare sector, Cardinal Health ranks #9 of 24 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is American Hospital Association at $128.0M; the sector average is $16.4M. Cardinal Health's $7.6M sits 54% below the sector average.
Cardinal Health's LobbySpend Influence Score of 49/100 (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
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | S-3 Group | PHAHCRGOV+1 | 4 | $354K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Van Scoyoc Associates | TAXPHAGOV | 1 | $312K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Podesta Group | PHATAX | 1 | $282K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Capitol Counsel | GOVHCRTAX | 3 | $299K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Arnold & Porter | PHATAX | 4 | $396K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Squire Patton Boggs | PHATAX | 4 | $399K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Tarplin, Downs & Young | PHATAXHCR+1 | 1 | $449K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Arnold & Porter | TAXPHAGOV+1 | 3 | $406K |
Cardinal Health Lobbying FAQ
Cardinal Health has spent $7.6M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Cardinal Health lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Health Issues, Pharmacy, Taxation, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Cardinal Health has an Influence Score of 49/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Cardinal Health employs 5 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Cardinal Health has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including White House Office, Dept of Health & Human Services, U.S. House of Representatives.
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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.