General Motors's Federal Lobbying Record
General Motors's disclosed federal lobbying spend of $47.4M 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, General Motors's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed modestly — from $8.4M in 2020 to $9.2M in 2024, a change of +8%. 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.
General Motors's disclosed lobbying covers 8 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.
11 of 32 lobbyists reported by General Motors (34%) 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 Mark L. Kadesh (Former Director of Policy, Department of Energy); Amanda D. Morris (Former Senior Advisor, Office of the Vice President); Andrew B. Garcia (Former Senior Advisor, White House). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Automotive sector, General Motors ranks #1 of 8 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is General Motors at $47.4M; the sector average is $15.6M. General Motors's $47.4M sits 203% above the sector average.
General Motors's LobbySpend Influence Score of 68/100 (grade B) reflects significant federal lobbying reach. The score blends disclosed total spend, issue breadth, and revolving-door connections — lobbyists with prior federal government service. A B-grade typically means the organization is well above average on at least two of those three signals, with sustained activity over multiple years rather than a one-off spike.
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 | S-3 Group | TAXGOVAUT+1 | 2 | $2.3M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | BGR Group | TAXGOV | 2 | $2.2M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Squire Patton Boggs | AUTTRALBR+2 | 1 | $2.3M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Podesta Group | TAXTRD | 4 | $2.0M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | TRDENGAUT | 2 | $2.2M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Cornerstone Government Affairs | TAXLBR | 1 | $2.7M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Podesta Group | GOVENGTRA+2 | 2 | $3.1M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Squire Patton Boggs | GOVTRAENV | 1 | $2.9M |
General Motors Lobbying FAQ
General Motors has spent $47.4M on federal lobbying across 8 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
General Motors lobbies on 8 policy issues, including Automotive Industry, Energy/Nuclear, Environment/Superfund, Trade. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
General Motors has an Influence Score of 68/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
General Motors employs 32 registered lobbyists, of whom 11 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
General Motors has contacted 10 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including White House Office, U.S. House of Representatives, Small Business Administration.
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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.