Illinois Tool Works
Manufacturing · Lobbying Client
Illinois Tool Works reported $2.8 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 4 policy areas, with primary focus on Manufacturing, Taxation, Trade. 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
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Capitol Counsel | TAXGOVTRD | 1 | $155K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Prime Policy Group | TAXMANGOV | 2 | $146K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Fierce Government Relations | MANTAXTRD+1 | 2 | $141K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Cassidy & Associates | MANTRD | 2 | $158K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | BGR Group | GOVMAN | 1 | $136K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Invariant LLC | GOVTRDTAX+1 | 1 | $109K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | DLA Piper | TAXTRDGOV | 2 | $128K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Peck Madigan Jones | GOVTAXMAN | 1 | $107K |
Illinois Tool Works Lobbying FAQ
Illinois Tool Works has spent $2.8M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Illinois Tool Works lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Manufacturing, Taxation, Trade, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Illinois Tool Works 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%).
Illinois Tool Works employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Illinois Tool Works has contacted 5 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Energy, Dept of Defense, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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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.