MIT
Education · Lobbying Client
MIT reported $2.5 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 4 policy areas, with primary focus on Education, Science/Technology, Defense. 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.
Annual Lobbying Spend
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Hogan Lovells | SCIEDU | 2 | $100K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Capitol Counsel | EDUGOV | 2 | $120K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Mehlman Consulting | GOVSCIEDU | 2 | $87K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Mehlman Consulting | EDUSCIDEF | 2 | $112K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Venable LLP | SCIEDUDEF+1 | 1 | $118K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Venable LLP | SCIDEFGOV | 1 | $113K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Venable LLP | GOVSCI | 2 | $128K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Arnold & Porter | SCIGOVDEF | 1 | $109K |
MIT Lobbying FAQ
MIT has spent $2.5M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
MIT lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Education, Science/Technology, Defense, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
MIT has an Influence Score of 58/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
MIT employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
MIT has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dept of Commerce, Dept of the Interior.
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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.