Verizon Communications
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Verizon Communications's Federal Lobbying Record
Verizon Communications's disclosed federal lobbying spend of $44.8M 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, Verizon Communications's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $9.9M in 2020 to $7.8M 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.
Verizon Communications's disclosed lobbying covers 7 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.
13 of 30 lobbyists reported by Verizon Communications (43%) 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 Jessica R. Gonzalez (Former Senior Advisor, White House); Daniel P. Anderson (Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense); Joseph T. Clark (Former Special Counsel, White House Office). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Telecommunications sector, Verizon Communications ranks #3 of 10 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Comcast Corporation at $62.8M; the sector average is $22.3M. Verizon Communications's $44.8M sits 100% above the sector average.
Verizon Communications's LobbySpend Influence Score of 69/100 (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 | Subject Matter | TAXCPIHOM+2 | 3 | $1.7M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | TAXHOMCOM+1 | 4 | $1.9M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Cornerstone Government Affairs | CPILBR | 3 | $1.9M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Covington & Burling | COMGOVCPI+1 | 3 | $1.6M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | BGR Group | TAXCPILBR | 3 | $2.5M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | DLA Piper | TAXTECCPI | 1 | $1.8M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Van Scoyoc Associates | LBRTAXHOM+1 | 3 | $2.2M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Capitol Counsel | TAXCPIGOV+1 | 3 | $1.8M |
Verizon Communications Lobbying FAQ
Verizon Communications has spent $44.8M on federal lobbying across 7 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Verizon Communications lobbies on 7 policy issues, including Telecommunications, Communications/Broadcasting, Homeland Security, Taxation. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Verizon Communications has an Influence Score of 69/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Verizon Communications employs 30 registered lobbyists, of whom 13 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Verizon Communications has contacted 10 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of the Treasury, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Small Business Administration.
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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.