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Harvard University

Education · Lobbying Client

C
Influence Score
43/100
Moderate Influence
$5.3M
Total Lobby Spend
4
Policy Issues
2
Lobbyists
0
Revolving Door

Harvard University reported $5.3 million in federal lobbying expenditures as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 4 policy areas, with primary focus on Education, Science/Technology, Taxation. 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

EducationScience/TechnologyTaxationGovernment Issues

Government Entities Contacted

Federal Communications Commission
Dept of Education
Dept of Labor
Dept of Justice
US House of Representatives
Federal Aviation Administration
Dept of Health & Human Services

Recent Filings

PeriodRegistrantIssuesLobbyistsAmount
2020 Jan-MarHolland & Knight LLP
GOVSCIEDU+1
2$182K
2020 Apr-JunCovington & Burling LLP
EDUGOV
2$217K
2020 Jul-SepCassidy & Associates LLP
SCIGOVEDU
2$263K
2020 Oct-DecHolland & Knight LLP
EDU
1$188K
2021 Jan-MarCassidy & Associates LLP
SCIEDU
1$205K
2021 Apr-JunCassidy & Associates LLP
EDUTAXSCI+1
2$167K
2021 Jul-SepK&L Gates LLP
TAXGOVEDU+1
2$254K
2021 Oct-DecCovington & Burling LLP
SCIEDUGOV
1$202K

Harvard University Lobbying FAQ

Harvard University has spent $5.3M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.

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

Harvard University has an Influence Score of 43/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).

Harvard University employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 0 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.

Harvard University has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Federal Communications Commission, Dept of Education, Dept of Labor.

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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.