Intel Corporation
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Intel Corporation's Federal Lobbying Record
At $22.8M in disclosed federal lobbying, Intel Corporation ranks as a major spender — well above the typical filer. Outlays in this range generally reflect a sustained presence in Washington, with at least one full-time government affairs lead and a stable of outside lobbyists engaged on the organization's priority issues.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, Intel Corporation's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed sharply — from $3.4M in 2020 to $5.9M in 2024, a change of +71%. 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.
Intel Corporation's disclosed lobbying covers 6 general issue areas — a moderate footprint. Filers in this range tend to engage on a coherent cluster of related topics rather than spreading effort across the federal agenda.
6 of 15 lobbyists reported by Intel Corporation (40%) disclose prior federal government service. That share is common at established government affairs operations that explicitly hire from agency and committee staff.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Howard M. Berman (Former Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. House of Representatives); Hunter H. Biden (Former Deputy Secretary of Defense); Sally A. Painter (Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative). 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, Intel Corporation ranks #7 of 47 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Meta Platforms at $98.6M; the sector average is $14.3M. Intel Corporation's $22.8M sits 60% above the sector average.
Intel Corporation's LobbySpend Influence Score of 64/100 (grade B) reflects significant federal lobbying reach. The score blends disclosed total spend, issue breadth, and revolving-door connections — lobbyists with prior federal government service. A B-grade typically means the organization is well above average on at least two of those three signals, with sustained activity over multiple years rather than a one-off spike.
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 | Hogan Lovells | CPITAXGOV | 3 | $1.4M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Williams & Jensen | CPIGOVSCI+1 | 3 | $1.4M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | K&L Gates | SCICPIDEF+2 | 1 | $1.5M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Invariant LLC | DEFSCITRD+1 | 4 | $1.4M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Covington & Burling | CPITAX | 3 | $1.3M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Prime Policy Group | SCITRD | 3 | $1.4M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Arnold & Porter | CPISCITRD+1 | 3 | $1.5M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Covington & Burling | TAXCPI | 3 | $1.5M |
Intel Corporation Lobbying FAQ
Intel Corporation has spent $22.8M on federal lobbying across 6 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Intel Corporation lobbies on 6 policy issues, including Computer Industry, Science/Technology, Trade, Taxation. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Intel Corporation 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%).
Intel Corporation employs 15 registered lobbyists, of whom 6 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Intel Corporation has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Environmental Protection Agency, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of the Treasury.
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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.