Vanguard Defense Associates
Transportation · Lobbying Client
Vanguard Defense Associates reported $2.2 million in federal lobbying expenditures as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 4 policy areas, with primary focus on Transportation, Taxation, Labor/Workplace. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | Brownstein Hyatt LLP | LBRTAXTRA | 1 | $110K |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | Cassidy & Associates LLP | TRATAXGOV+1 | 1 | $81K |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | BGR Group LLP | GOVTAXLBR | 1 | $74K |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | Cassidy & Associates LLP | TRATAXLBR | 1 | $112K |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | Cassidy & Associates LLP | TRATAX | 1 | $159K |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | Akin Gump LLP | LBRTAX | 1 | $95K |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | Cassidy & Associates LLP | GOVTAXTRA+1 | 1 | $104K |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | Cassidy & Associates LLP | TRATAXGOV+1 | 1 | $120K |
Vanguard Defense Associates Lobbying FAQ
Vanguard Defense Associates has spent $2.2M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Vanguard Defense Associates lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Transportation, Taxation, Labor/Workplace, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Vanguard Defense Associates has an Influence Score of 41/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Vanguard Defense Associates employs 1 registered lobbyists, of whom 0 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Vanguard Defense Associates has contacted 5 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Justice, US House of Representatives, Dept of Treasury.
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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.