Qualcomm's Federal Lobbying Record
At $21.6M in disclosed federal lobbying, Qualcomm 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, Qualcomm's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $4.3M at the start versus $4.2M at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
Qualcomm's disclosed lobbying covers 6 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.
4 of 14 lobbyists reported by Qualcomm (29%) disclose prior federal government service. That share is common at established government affairs operations that explicitly hire from agency and committee staff.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Charles D. Martinez (Former Special Counsel, White House Office); Gerald E. Cassidy (Former Senior Advisor, Office of the Vice President); Donna F. Edwards (Former Deputy Secretary of Defense). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Technology & Internet sector, Qualcomm ranks #8 of 47 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Meta Platforms at $98.6M; the sector average is $14.3M. Qualcomm's $21.6M sits 52% above the sector average.
Qualcomm's LobbySpend Influence Score of 59/100 (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 | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | TECGOV | 3 | $1.1M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | CPTGOVDEF+2 | 3 | $1.2M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | S-3 Group | DEFCPITEC+1 | 1 | $1.1M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Venable LLP | CPTTRD | 1 | $989K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Subject Matter | CPIGOV | 4 | $954K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Cornerstone Government Affairs | TRDTECCPI+1 | 4 | $1.1M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Franklin Square Group | CPITECCPT+2 | 3 | $859K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Subject Matter | CPTTECCPI+1 | 4 | $1.1M |
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 59/100 (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 4 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Qualcomm has contacted 9 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Agriculture.
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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.