Rocket Lab USA
Defense & Aerospace · Lobbying Client
Rocket Lab USA reported $2.1 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 3 policy areas, with primary focus on Aerospace, Defense, Government Issues. 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 | DEFAERGOV | 1 | $126K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Prime Policy Group | AERDEFGOV | 1 | $91K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Steptoe & Johnson | GOVDEF | 2 | $116K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Holland & Knight | AERGOV | 1 | $95K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | GOVDEF | 2 | $88K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | DEFAERGOV | 2 | $88K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | BGR Group | DEFAERGOV | 2 | $95K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Franklin Square Group | DEFAERGOV | 2 | $109K |
Rocket Lab USA Lobbying FAQ
Rocket Lab USA has spent $2.1M on federal lobbying across 3 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Rocket Lab USA lobbies on 3 policy issues, including Aerospace, Defense, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Rocket Lab USA has an Influence Score of 55/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Rocket Lab USA employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Rocket Lab USA has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Justice, Small Business Administration, Dept of Health & Human Services.
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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.