Twitter Inc's Federal Lobbying Record
Twitter Inc's $6.7M in disclosed federal lobbying puts it in the mid-tier of registered filers. Spending in the seven-figure range is common for established trade groups, mid-size corporations, and advocacy organizations that maintain a steady but not aggressive presence on Capitol Hill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, Twitter Inc's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed meaningfully — from $1.3M in 2020 to $1.6M in 2024, a change of +21%. Step-changes of this size often coincide with major bills moving through Congress, regulatory rulemakings affecting the organization's industry, or a leadership change in the relevant committee.
Twitter Inc's disclosed lobbying focuses on a narrow 4-issue footprint. A focused issue list usually means the organization concentrates its federal engagement on a small set of bills or rulemakings directly relevant to its core business.
2 of 4 lobbyists reported by Twitter Inc (50%) disclose prior federal government service — a high revolving-door share. The LDA cover sheet flags any "covered position" the lobbyist held in the executive branch, Congress, or a senior staff role within the past two years.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Brian T. Huseman (Former Senior Policy Advisor, CMS); Joseph T. Clark (Former Professional Staff Member, Senate Appropriations Committee). 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, Twitter Inc ranks #21 of 47 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Meta Platforms at $98.6M; the sector average is $14.3M. Twitter Inc's $6.7M sits 53% below the sector average.
Twitter Inc's LobbySpend Influence Score of 60/100 (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 | Holland & Knight | COMCPIGOV | 1 | $357K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | K&L Gates | COMGOV | 3 | $339K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | S-3 Group | CIVCOMCPI+1 | 1 | $391K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Subject Matter | GOVCOMCPI+1 | 2 | $358K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | GOVCIVCPI | 4 | $306K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Holland & Knight | CIVCOM | 2 | $415K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Squire Patton Boggs | CIVCOMCPI+1 | 4 | $366K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | S-3 Group | GOVCOM | 1 | $307K |
Twitter Inc Lobbying FAQ
Twitter Inc has spent $6.7M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Twitter Inc lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Communications/Broadcasting, Computer Industry, Civil Rights/Liberties, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Twitter Inc has an Influence Score of 60/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Twitter Inc employs 4 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Twitter Inc has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Agriculture, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives.
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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.