Microsoft Corporation
Technology & Internet · Lobbying Client
Microsoft Corporation reported $51.8 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 9 policy areas, with primary focus on Computer Industry, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Taxation. This data is drawn from quarterly disclosure reports filed with the Secretary of the Senate under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. All lobbying disclosure data sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Podesta Group | EDUCPTIMM | 3 | $2.4M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Jones Day | SCICPI | 3 | $2.8M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Arnold & Porter | IMMSCI | 1 | $2.3M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | K&L Gates | CIVCPTIMM | 2 | $2.8M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | GOVEDU | 1 | $2.1M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | CIVGOV | 4 | $2.3M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | DLA Piper | TAXDEF | 2 | $2.4M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Fierce Government Relations | TAXCPT | 4 | $2.7M |
Microsoft Corporation Lobbying FAQ
Microsoft Corporation has spent $51.8M on federal lobbying across 9 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Microsoft Corporation lobbies on 9 policy issues, including Computer Industry, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Taxation, Defense. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Microsoft Corporation has an Influence Score of 74/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Microsoft Corporation employs 35 registered lobbyists, of whom 15 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Microsoft Corporation has contacted 12 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Agriculture, National Science Foundation, Dept of Health & Human Services.
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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.