Charles Schwab
Finance & Banking · Lobbying Client
Charles Schwab reported $7.7 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, Taxation, Retirement. 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.
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Franklin Square Group | GOVFINTAX+1 | 2 | $407K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Venable LLP | GOVRETTAX+1 | 4 | $327K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Cornerstone Government Affairs | FINGOVRET+1 | 3 | $422K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Hogan Lovells | FINGOV | 2 | $291K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Fierce Government Relations | GOVFIN | 1 | $390K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Stewart & Stewart | FINGOVRET+1 | 3 | $420K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Squire Patton Boggs | GOVTAXRET+1 | 1 | $409K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | S-3 Group | GOVFINRET | 3 | $410K |
Charles Schwab Lobbying FAQ
Charles Schwab has spent $7.7M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Charles Schwab lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Financial Institutions, Taxation, Retirement, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Charles Schwab has an Influence Score of 56/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Charles Schwab employs 5 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Charles Schwab has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dept of Energy, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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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.