Devon Energy
Energy & Natural Resources · Lobbying Client
Devon Energy's Federal Lobbying Record
Devon Energy's $4.6M 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, Devon Energy's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed meaningfully — from $783K in 2020 to $913K in 2024, a change of +17%. 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.
Devon Energy'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 3 lobbyists reported by Devon Energy (33%) disclose prior federal government service. That share is common at established government affairs operations that explicitly hire from agency and committee staff.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include William R. Harris (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 Energy & Natural Resources sector, Devon Energy ranks #27 of 35 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is ExxonMobil at $46.5M; the sector average is $11.8M. Devon Energy's $4.6M sits 61% below the sector average.
Devon Energy's LobbySpend Influence Score of 53/100 (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 | Squire Patton Boggs | FUEENVGOV | 3 | $236K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Subject Matter | FUEENVGOV+1 | 1 | $195K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Covington & Burling | GOVENGFUE+1 | 2 | $217K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Holland & Knight | GOVENGFUE+1 | 3 | $239K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Fierce Government Relations | GOVENVFUE | 3 | $213K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | DLA Piper | GOVENGFUE | 1 | $273K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Holland & Knight | ENGENVGOV+1 | 3 | $298K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Cornerstone Government Affairs | ENGFUE | 3 | $253K |
Devon Energy Lobbying FAQ
Devon Energy has spent $4.6M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Devon Energy lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Energy/Nuclear, Fuel/Gas/Oil, Environment/Superfund, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Devon Energy has an Influence Score of 53/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Devon Energy employs 3 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Devon Energy has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Agriculture, U.S. Senate, Dept of Defense.
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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.