HP Inc's Federal Lobbying Record
HP Inc's $3.5M 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, HP Inc's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $791K in 2020 to $654K in 2024, a change of -17%. 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.
HP Inc'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.
1 of 2 lobbyists reported by HP Inc (50%) disclose prior federal government service — a high revolving-door share. The LDA cover sheet flags any "covered position" the lobbyist held in the executive branch, Congress, or a senior staff role within the past two years.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Jeff S. Forbes (Former Senior Policy Advisor, CMS). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Technology & Internet sector, HP Inc ranks #35 of 47 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Meta Platforms at $98.6M; the sector average is $14.3M. HP Inc's $3.5M sits 76% below the sector average.
HP Inc's LobbySpend Influence Score of 58/100 (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
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Williams & Jensen | TRDCPI | 1 | $153K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Invariant LLC | CPITAXGOV+1 | 2 | $180K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Invariant LLC | TAXGOVCPI+1 | 1 | $188K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Invariant LLC | GOVTAXTRD | 2 | $190K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Cornerstone Government Affairs | GOVCPITAX+1 | 1 | $172K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Invariant LLC | TRDCPIGOV | 2 | $141K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Subject Matter | GOVTAXTRD+1 | 1 | $187K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Arnold & Porter | TRDGOV | 2 | $187K |
HP Inc Lobbying FAQ
HP Inc has spent $3.5M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
HP Inc lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Computer Industry, Taxation, Trade, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
HP Inc has an Influence Score of 58/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
HP Inc employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
HP Inc has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Health & Human Services, White House Office, Dept of State.
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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.