MetLife Inc's Federal Lobbying Record
MetLife Inc's $7.3M 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, MetLife Inc's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $1.6M in 2020 to $1.3M in 2024, a change of -19%. 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.
MetLife Inc'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 MetLife Inc (20%) disclose prior federal government service — a small minority of the named bench.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Richard M. Sullivan (Former Senior Advisor, Office of the Vice President). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Insurance sector, MetLife Inc ranks #8 of 18 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Blue Cross Blue Shield Association at $120.0M; the sector average is $15.2M. MetLife Inc's $7.3M sits 52% below the sector average.
MetLife Inc'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 | Arnold & Porter | GOVINSRET+1 | 4 | $372K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Prime Policy Group | INSTAXFIN | 4 | $289K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Stewart & Stewart | TAXRET | 4 | $280K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Hogan Lovells | RETFININS+1 | 2 | $328K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | INSFINRET+1 | 4 | $366K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Williams & Jensen | FINTAXRET+1 | 3 | $331K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Venable LLP | INSFINTAX | 1 | $372K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Peck Madigan Jones | INSRET | 2 | $410K |
MetLife Inc Lobbying FAQ
MetLife Inc has spent $7.3M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
MetLife Inc lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Insurance, Financial Institutions, Taxation, Retirement. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
MetLife Inc 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%).
MetLife Inc employs 5 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
MetLife Inc has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Federal Aviation Administration.
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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.