UPS's Federal Lobbying Record
UPS's disclosed federal lobbying spend of $28.5M 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, UPS's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $5.6M at the start versus $5.4M at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
UPS'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.
6 of 19 lobbyists reported by UPS (32%) 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 Jonathan B. Slade (Former Commissioner, FCC); Elizabeth M. Davis (Former Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. House of Representatives); Robert L. Walker (Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Transportation sector, UPS ranks #2 of 17 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is FedEx Corporation at $34.8M; the sector average is $9.3M. UPS's $28.5M sits 207% above the sector average.
UPS's LobbySpend Influence Score of 61/100 (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 | Tarplin, Downs & Young | AVILBR | 3 | $1.4M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Capitol Counsel | LBRTRA | 1 | $1.1M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Steptoe & Johnson | TAXGOVLBR | 1 | $1.4M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | K&L Gates | TRAAVIGOV+1 | 3 | $1.3M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Squire Patton Boggs | LBRTRU | 1 | $1.2M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Hogan Lovells | LBRTRATAX+2 | 4 | $1.5M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Stewart & Stewart | LBRGOVAVI+2 | 1 | $1.6M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | K&L Gates | TAXLBR | 4 | $1.6M |
UPS Lobbying FAQ
UPS has spent $28.5M on federal lobbying across 6 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
UPS lobbies on 6 policy issues, including Transportation, Trucking/Shipping, Taxation, Labor/Workplace. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
UPS has an Influence Score of 61/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
UPS employs 19 registered lobbyists, of whom 6 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
UPS has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Food & Drug Administration, Dept of Defense, 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.