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Duke University

Education · Lobbying Client

C
Influence Score
58/100
Moderate Influence
$2.5M
Total Lobby Spend
4
Policy Issues
2
Lobbyists
1
Revolving Door

Duke University reported $2.5 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 Education, Science/Technology, Medical/Disease Research. 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.

Annual Lobbying Spend

Policy Issues

Government Entities Contacted

Dept of Health & Human Services
Dept of Labor
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Dept of the Interior
Dept of Education
Dept of Homeland Security

Recent Filings

PeriodRegistrantIssuesLobbyistsAmount
2024 Oct-DecMehlman Consulting
SCIGOVEDU+1
1$110K
2024 Jul-SepInvariant LLC
EDUSCIMED
2$133K
2024 Apr-JunSquire Patton Boggs
MEDEDUGOV
1$96K
2024 Jan-MarK&L Gates
MEDGOVSCI
1$131K
2023 Oct-DecBGR Group
EDUGOVMED
2$129K
2023 Jul-SepFranklin Square Group
EDUSCIMED
2$169K
2023 Apr-JunK&L Gates
MEDGOVSCI
1$136K
2023 Jan-MarAkin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
SCIEDUMED+1
1$172K

Duke University Lobbying FAQ

Duke University has spent $2.5M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.

Duke University lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Education, Science/Technology, Medical/Disease Research, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.

Duke University has an Influence Score of 58/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).

Duke University employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.

Duke University has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Labor, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Sources: Senate Office of Public Records (LDA), OpenSecrets.org
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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.