Uber Technologies
Technology & Internet · Lobbying Client
Uber Technologies's Federal Lobbying Record
Uber Technologies's $9.1M 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, Uber Technologies's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $2.3M in 2020 to $1.5M in 2024, a change of -36%. 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.
Uber Technologies'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 6 lobbyists reported by Uber Technologies (33%) 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 Joshua C. Robinson (Former Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee); Michelle K. Collins (Former Staff Director, House 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, Uber Technologies ranks #16 of 47 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Meta Platforms at $98.6M; the sector average is $14.3M. Uber Technologies's $9.1M sits 36% below the sector average.
Uber Technologies's LobbySpend Influence Score of 54/100 (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 | Hogan Lovells | GOVTAXTRA | 2 | $295K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | TAXTRALBR | 4 | $376K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Covington & Burling | LBRTRAGOV | 3 | $347K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Cassidy & Associates | TRALBRTAX | 2 | $407K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Williams & Jensen | GOVTAXLBR+1 | 4 | $452K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | TRALBRTAX+1 | 1 | $341K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Fierce Government Relations | LBRGOV | 3 | $345K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Peck Madigan Jones | LBRGOV | 4 | $430K |
Uber Technologies Lobbying FAQ
Uber Technologies has spent $9.1M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Uber Technologies lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Transportation, Labor/Workplace, Taxation, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Uber Technologies 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%).
Uber Technologies employs 6 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Uber Technologies has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Commerce.
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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.