Qualcomm
Technology & Internet · Lobbying Client
Qualcomm reported $21.6 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 6 policy areas, with primary focus on Computer Industry, Telecommunications, Copyright/Patent/Trademark. 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
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Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | DEFCPI | 2 | $848K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Fierce Government Relations | DEFTRDTEC+1 | 4 | $1.2M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Franklin Square Group | DEFTRDCPT | 3 | $979K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Peck Madigan Jones | TECCPICPT+2 | 4 | $1.0M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Stewart & Stewart | CPTTECGOV | 3 | $787K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Covington & Burling | CPIDEF | 2 | $924K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Williams & Jensen | TECTRDGOV+2 | 4 | $951K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Cornerstone Government Affairs | TECCPIDEF | 2 | $970K |
Qualcomm Lobbying FAQ
Qualcomm has spent $21.6M on federal lobbying across 6 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Qualcomm lobbies on 6 policy issues, including Computer Industry, Telecommunications, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Trade. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Qualcomm has an Influence Score of 54/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Qualcomm employs 14 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Qualcomm has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Transportation, Dept of Labor, Federal Trade Commission.
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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.