L3Harris Technologies
Defense & Aerospace · Lobbying Client
L3Harris Technologies's Federal Lobbying Record
At $15.8M in disclosed federal lobbying, L3Harris Technologies 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, L3Harris Technologies's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $2.9M at the start versus $3.0M at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
L3Harris Technologies'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.
4 of 11 lobbyists reported by L3Harris Technologies (36%) 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 Mark L. Kadesh (Former Chief of Staff, U.S. Senate); Wayne E. Berman (Former Chief of Staff, U.S. Senate); Tony C. Podesta (Former Staff Director, Senate Banking Committee). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Defense & Aerospace sector, L3Harris Technologies ranks #7 of 36 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Lockheed Martin at $69.2M; the sector average is $12.6M. L3Harris Technologies's $15.8M sits 25% above the sector average.
L3Harris Technologies's LobbySpend Influence Score of 57/100 (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 | Hogan Lovells | COMGOVINT+1 | 3 | $617K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Prime Policy Group | INTGOVCOM+1 | 2 | $754K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Fierce Government Relations | INTDEF | 3 | $909K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Franklin Square Group | INTGOVDEF+1 | 4 | $796K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Cornerstone Government Affairs | GOVINT | 3 | $940K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Tarplin, Downs & Young | GOVDEFCOM | 1 | $865K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Steptoe & Johnson | DEFINT | 3 | $939K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | BGR Group | GOVINT | 2 | $999K |
L3Harris Technologies Lobbying FAQ
L3Harris Technologies has spent $15.8M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
L3Harris Technologies lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Defense, Intelligence/Surveillance, Communications/Broadcasting, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
L3Harris Technologies has an Influence Score of 57/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
L3Harris Technologies employs 11 registered lobbyists, of whom 4 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
L3Harris Technologies has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Office of Management & Budget, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Dept of Justice.
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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.