Comcast Corporation
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Comcast Corporation's Federal Lobbying Record
Comcast Corporation's disclosed federal lobbying spend of $62.8M 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, Comcast Corporation's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $14.2M in 2020 to $11.0M in 2024, a change of -23%. 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.
Comcast Corporation's disclosed lobbying covers 7 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 42 lobbyists reported by Comcast Corporation (14%) disclose prior federal government service — a small minority of the named bench.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include David A. Thomas (Former Legislative Director, Senate HELP Committee); Frederick H. Graefe (Former Chief of Staff, U.S. Senate); Brian T. Huseman (Former Commissioner, FCC). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Telecommunications sector, Comcast Corporation ranks #1 of 10 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Comcast Corporation at $62.8M; the sector average is $22.3M. Comcast Corporation's $62.8M sits 181% above the sector average.
Comcast Corporation's LobbySpend Influence Score of 59/100 (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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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | BGR Group | COMTAX | 1 | $2.9M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Franklin Square Group | COMCPTCIV+1 | 1 | $2.6M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Squire Patton Boggs | CPTCOMCIV | 4 | $2.3M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | CPITECTAX+1 | 2 | $2.3M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Covington & Burling | COMCPITEC+1 | 4 | $3.1M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Jones Day | CIVTAXCPI+1 | 2 | $2.7M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Mehlman Consulting | COMTECTAX+2 | 3 | $2.8M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | DLA Piper | CPICOMTAX+2 | 1 | $3.0M |
Comcast Corporation Lobbying FAQ
Comcast Corporation has spent $62.8M on federal lobbying across 7 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Comcast Corporation lobbies on 7 policy issues, including Communications/Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Taxation. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Comcast Corporation has an Influence Score of 59/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Comcast Corporation employs 42 registered lobbyists, of whom 6 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Comcast Corporation has contacted 10 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of the Treasury, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Energy.
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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.