Global Defense Systems
Technology & Internet · Lobbying Client
Global Defense Systems reported $3.6 million in federal lobbying expenditures as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 6 policy areas, with primary focus on Computer Industry, Telecommunications, Copyright/Patent/Trademark. 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
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Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | Covington & Burling LLP | TECGOVCPT+2 | 1 | $148K |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | Holland & Knight LLP | CPT | 1 | $171K |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | Holland & Knight LLP | GOVTEC | 1 | $142K |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | Brownstein Hyatt LLP | TEC | 1 | $203K |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | Brownstein Hyatt LLP | GOVALCCPI+1 | 1 | $116K |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | BGR Group LLP | TEC | 1 | $150K |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | K&L Gates LLP | TEC | 1 | $143K |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | BGR Group LLP | CPIFIRTEC+2 | 1 | $102K |
Global Defense Systems Lobbying FAQ
Global Defense Systems has spent $3.6M on federal lobbying across 6 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Global Defense Systems lobbies on 6 policy issues, including Computer Industry, Telecommunications, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Global Defense Systems has an Influence Score of 48/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Global Defense Systems employs 1 registered lobbyists, of whom 0 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Global Defense Systems has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Justice, Dept of Treasury, 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.