IBM
Technology & Internet · Lobbying Client
IBM reported $13.6 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 Computer Industry, Defense, 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.
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| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Jones Day | DEFIMMGOV+1 | 1 | $629K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | S-3 Group | SCICPITAX+2 | 4 | $525K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Fierce Government Relations | TAXSCI | 2 | $648K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Van Scoyoc Associates | SCITAXIMM+1 | 2 | $571K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Peck Madigan Jones | DEFGOVCPI+1 | 2 | $484K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Holland & Knight | TAXSCICPI | 3 | $653K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Peck Madigan Jones | DEFTAXGOV+1 | 1 | $528K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Subject Matter | IMMDEF | 4 | $666K |
IBM Lobbying FAQ
IBM has spent $13.6M on federal lobbying across 6 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
IBM lobbies on 6 policy issues, including Computer Industry, Defense, Taxation, Immigration. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
IBM has an Influence Score of 64/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
IBM employs 9 registered lobbyists, of whom 4 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
IBM has contacted 9 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of the Treasury, Dept of Agriculture, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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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.