Johns Hopkins University's Federal Lobbying Record
Johns Hopkins University's $8.8M 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, Johns Hopkins University's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $1.7M at the start versus $1.8M at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
Johns Hopkins University'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.
2 of 6 lobbyists reported by Johns Hopkins University (33%) 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 Sarah L. Johnson (Former Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senate); Paul H. Thompson (Former Staff Director, House Energy & Commerce Committee). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Education sector, Johns Hopkins University ranks #3 of 18 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is University of California at $11.9M; the sector average is $4.0M. Johns Hopkins University's $8.8M sits 123% above the sector average.
Johns Hopkins University's LobbySpend Influence Score of 54/100 (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 | Podesta Group | SCIMED | 3 | $409K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Arnold & Porter | GOVMEDEDU | 4 | $374K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Invariant LLC | GOVEDUMED+1 | 3 | $419K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | EDUGOV | 1 | $522K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Stewart & Stewart | GOVEDUMED+1 | 4 | $453K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | BGR Group | SCIGOVEDU+1 | 2 | $374K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Arnold & Porter | GOVEDUSCI+1 | 1 | $439K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | K&L Gates | GOVMEDEDU | 1 | $462K |
Johns Hopkins University Lobbying FAQ
Johns Hopkins University has spent $8.8M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Johns Hopkins University lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Education, Medical/Disease Research, Science/Technology, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Johns Hopkins University has an Influence Score of 54/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Johns Hopkins University employs 6 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Johns Hopkins University has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Justice, Dept of the Treasury, Environmental Protection Agency.
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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.