Eaton Corporation's Federal Lobbying Record
Eaton Corporation's $2.6M 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, Eaton Corporation's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $491K in 2020 to $457K in 2024, a change of -7%. 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.
Eaton Corporation'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.
Of the 2 lobbyists named in Eaton Corporation's recent filings, none disclose prior federal government service. The "revolving door" indicator captures only positions explicitly reported on the LDA cover sheet, so the figure can understate ties to former officials.
Within the Manufacturing sector, Eaton Corporation ranks #20 of 21 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is American Chemistry Council at $40.1M; the sector average is $7.6M. Eaton Corporation's $2.6M sits 65% below the sector average.
Eaton Corporation's LobbySpend Influence Score of 40/100 (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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Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Invariant LLC | MANENG | 1 | $93K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Franklin Square Group | MANENGGOV | 1 | $107K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | ENGGOVMAN+1 | 2 | $128K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | GOVMAN | 1 | $132K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Fierce Government Relations | GOVMANENG+1 | 1 | $146K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Hogan Lovells | GOVMANTAX+1 | 2 | $112K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Tarplin, Downs & Young | MANGOVTAX | 1 | $115K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Williams & Jensen | GOVMAN | 2 | $133K |
Eaton Corporation Lobbying FAQ
Eaton Corporation has spent $2.6M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Eaton Corporation lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Manufacturing, Energy/Nuclear, Taxation, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Eaton Corporation has an Influence Score of 40/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Eaton Corporation employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 0 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Eaton Corporation has contacted 5 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Agriculture, Dept of the Treasury.
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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.