Raytheon Technologies
Defense & Aerospace · Lobbying Client
Raytheon Technologies's Federal Lobbying Record
Raytheon Technologies's disclosed federal lobbying spend of $60.8M places it among the top-tier spenders tracked here — organizations that put real, recurring dollars behind their federal advocacy. Spending at this level usually involves a dedicated in-house team, multiple outside firms, and steady quarterly filings rather than one-off campaigns tied to a single bill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, Raytheon Technologies's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $11.6M at the start versus $12.0M at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
Raytheon Technologies's disclosed lobbying covers 7 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.
16 of 41 lobbyists reported by Raytheon Technologies (39%) 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 Timothy C. Grady (Former Special Assistant, National Security Council); Donna F. Edwards (Former Special Assistant, National Security Council); Mark W. Jackson (Former Senior Advisor, Office of the Vice President). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Defense & Aerospace sector, Raytheon Technologies ranks #4 of 36 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Lockheed Martin at $69.2M; the sector average is $12.6M. Raytheon Technologies's $60.8M sits 382% above the sector average.
Raytheon Technologies's LobbySpend Influence Score of 68/100 (grade B) reflects significant federal lobbying reach. The score blends disclosed total spend, issue breadth, and revolving-door connections — lobbyists with prior federal government service. A B-grade typically means the organization is well above average on at least two of those three signals, with sustained activity over multiple years rather than a one-off spike.
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 | K&L Gates | DEFAERSCI | 4 | $2.8M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | K&L Gates | BUDAERDEF | 4 | $3.1M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | K&L Gates | INTDEFAER+1 | 2 | $3.3M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | K&L Gates | DEFSCIBUD | 3 | $3.2M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | K&L Gates | SCIGOVINT | 3 | $2.6M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Covington & Burling | BUDINT | 4 | $3.6M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | K&L Gates | GOVAERSCI+2 | 1 | $3.4M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | K&L Gates | BUDHOMAER | 1 | $3.4M |
Raytheon Technologies Lobbying FAQ
Raytheon Technologies has spent $60.8M on federal lobbying across 7 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Raytheon Technologies lobbies on 7 policy issues, including Defense, Budget/Appropriations, Homeland Security, Aerospace. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Raytheon Technologies has an Influence Score of 68/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Raytheon Technologies employs 41 registered lobbyists, of whom 16 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Raytheon Technologies has contacted 10 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Defense.
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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.