Las Vegas Sands's Federal Lobbying Record
Las Vegas Sands's $8.2M 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, Las Vegas Sands's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $1.6M in 2020 to $1.4M in 2024, a change of -13%. 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.
Las Vegas Sands's disclosed lobbying covers 5 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.
1 of 5 lobbyists reported by Las Vegas Sands (20%) disclose prior federal government service — a small minority of the named bench.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Karen M. Smith (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 Gaming & Gambling sector, Las Vegas Sands ranks #2 of 8 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is American Gaming Association at $11.9M; the sector average is $5.7M. Las Vegas Sands's $8.2M sits 43% above the sector average.
Las Vegas Sands's LobbySpend Influence Score of 52/100 (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 | Fierce Government Relations | GAMTAX | 4 | $362K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Stewart & Stewart | TRDTOU | 1 | $324K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Podesta Group | TRDGAMTOU | 1 | $321K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Mehlman Consulting | GAMTOUTRD | 2 | $324K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Cornerstone Government Affairs | TOUTRDGAM+2 | 1 | $410K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | TRDGAMTOU+2 | 4 | $413K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Cornerstone Government Affairs | TOUGAMTAX+2 | 4 | $444K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Cornerstone Government Affairs | TRDGOVTOU+1 | 4 | $450K |
Las Vegas Sands Lobbying FAQ
Las Vegas Sands has spent $8.2M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Las Vegas Sands lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Gaming/Gambling, Travel/Tourism, Taxation, Trade. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Las Vegas Sands has an Influence Score of 52/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Las Vegas Sands employs 5 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Las Vegas Sands has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, 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.