Philip Morris International's Federal Lobbying Record
At $11.3M in disclosed federal lobbying, Philip Morris International 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, Philip Morris International's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $2.3M in 2020 to $2.1M in 2024, a change of -7%. 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.
Philip Morris International'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 8 lobbyists reported by Philip Morris International (13%) 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 Staff Director, House Energy & Commerce Committee). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Tobacco sector, Philip Morris International ranks #3 of 4 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Altria Group at $18.0M; the sector average is $12.6M. Philip Morris International's $11.3M sits 10% below the sector average.
Philip Morris International's LobbySpend Influence Score of 50/100 (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 | Covington & Burling | TOBTRDGOV+1 | 1 | $603K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | TAXGOV | 2 | $622K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Tarplin, Downs & Young | TAXHCR | 4 | $451K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Covington & Burling | TAXTOBHCR+2 | 1 | $607K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | BGR Group | HCRTRD | 1 | $602K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Van Scoyoc Associates | GOVTAXHCR+1 | 1 | $487K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | K&L Gates | HCRTRDTOB+1 | 4 | $634K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Prime Policy Group | TRDTOBGOV+1 | 3 | $513K |
Philip Morris International Lobbying FAQ
Philip Morris International has spent $11.3M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Philip Morris International lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Tobacco, Trade, Taxation, Health Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Philip Morris International has an Influence Score of 50/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Philip Morris International employs 8 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Philip Morris International has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of the Interior, Dept of Agriculture, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 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.