General Dynamics
Defense & Aerospace · Lobbying Client
General Dynamics reported $38.6 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 6 policy areas, with primary focus on Defense, Budget/Appropriations, Homeland Security. 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 | MARDEFGOV+2 | 3 | $1.7M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Stewart & Stewart | GOVBUD | 2 | $2.0M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | BGR Group | MARDEF | 4 | $1.8M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | DEFMAR | 2 | $1.7M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Squire Patton Boggs | HOMGOVBUD+2 | 4 | $1.8M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | DEFGOV | 2 | $1.8M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Williams & Jensen | GOVBUDDEF+1 | 4 | $1.5M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | SCIDEF | 4 | $1.7M |
General Dynamics Lobbying FAQ
General Dynamics has spent $38.6M on federal lobbying across 6 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
General Dynamics lobbies on 6 policy issues, including Defense, Budget/Appropriations, Homeland Security, Marine/Maritime. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
General Dynamics has an Influence Score of 63/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
General Dynamics employs 26 registered lobbyists, of whom 9 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
General Dynamics has contacted 9 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Securities & Exchange Commission, Dept of Justice, Dept of Commerce.
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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.