Principal Financial
Insurance · Lobbying Client
Principal Financial reported $2.8 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 Insurance, Retirement, 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.
Annual Lobbying Spend
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Cornerstone Government Affairs | RETINSGOV | 2 | $156K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Cornerstone Government Affairs | INSGOVRET | 1 | $127K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Williams & Jensen | INSRETTAX | 2 | $127K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Squire Patton Boggs | RETGOV | 1 | $154K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | RETTAXINS+1 | 2 | $116K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Tarplin, Downs & Young | GOVTAXINS+1 | 1 | $136K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Jones Day | RETTAXGOV+1 | 2 | $146K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Prime Policy Group | INSGOVTAX+1 | 1 | $130K |
Principal Financial Lobbying FAQ
Principal Financial has spent $2.8M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Principal Financial lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Insurance, Retirement, Taxation, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Principal Financial 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%).
Principal Financial employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Principal Financial has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of the Treasury, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Environmental Protection Agency.
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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.