Illinois Tool Works's Federal Lobbying Record
Illinois Tool Works's $2.9M 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, Illinois Tool Works's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $601K at the start versus $599K at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
Illinois Tool Works'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 Illinois Tool Works (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 Jonathan B. Slade (Former Special Counsel, White House Office). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Manufacturing sector, Illinois Tool Works ranks #15 of 21 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is American Chemistry Council at $40.1M; the sector average is $7.6M. Illinois Tool Works's $2.9M sits 61% below the sector average.
Illinois Tool Works'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 | Covington & Burling | TRDTAXMAN+1 | 1 | $122K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | BGR Group | TAXMANTRD | 1 | $146K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Franklin Square Group | TAXMAN | 1 | $127K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Podesta Group | GOVMANTRD | 1 | $168K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | TAXMANTRD+1 | 1 | $144K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Arnold & Porter | GOVTRDMAN | 2 | $164K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Mehlman Consulting | GOVTAXMAN | 1 | $150K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Capitol Counsel | TAXMANGOV | 2 | $127K |
Illinois Tool Works Lobbying FAQ
Illinois Tool Works has spent $2.9M 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 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Dept of Justice, Dept of Health & Human 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.