PPG Industries's Federal Lobbying Record
PPG Industries's $3.2M 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, PPG Industries's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed meaningfully — from $551K in 2020 to $727K in 2024, a change of +32%. 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.
PPG Industries's disclosed lobbying focuses on a narrow 4-issue footprint. A focused issue list usually means the organization concentrates its federal engagement on a small set of bills or rulemakings directly relevant to its core business.
1 of 2 lobbyists reported by PPG Industries (50%) disclose prior federal government service — a high revolving-door share. The LDA cover sheet flags any "covered position" the lobbyist held in the executive branch, Congress, or a senior staff role within the past two years.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Thomas E. Jones (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 Manufacturing sector, PPG Industries ranks #13 of 21 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is American Chemistry Council at $40.1M; the sector average is $7.6M. PPG Industries's $3.2M sits 58% below the sector average.
PPG Industries's LobbySpend Influence Score of 58/100 (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 | Podesta Group | GOVENV | 1 | $182K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Prime Policy Group | MANGOVENV+1 | 1 | $215K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Jones Day | GOVMANCHM+1 | 1 | $173K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | BGR Group | GOVMANENV+1 | 1 | $183K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Peck Madigan Jones | MANGOVCHM | 2 | $181K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | MANENVGOV | 2 | $159K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Mehlman Consulting | GOVMAN | 2 | $170K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Williams & Jensen | CHMMANGOV | 2 | $188K |
PPG Industries Lobbying FAQ
PPG Industries has spent $3.2M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
PPG Industries lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Manufacturing, Chemical Industry, Environment/Superfund, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
PPG Industries 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%).
PPG Industries employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
PPG Industries has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Federal Aviation Administration, Dept of Energy, Dept of the Treasury.
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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.