Verizon Communications
Telecommunications · Lobbying Client
Verizon Communications reported $44.8 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 7 policy areas, with primary focus on Telecommunications, Communications/Broadcasting, Homeland Security. 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
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | TECHOMGOV+2 | 1 | $2.0M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Franklin Square Group | COMGOVLBR+1 | 3 | $1.9M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Hogan Lovells | COMLBRTEC | 2 | $2.2M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Mehlman Consulting | COMTAX | 1 | $2.2M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | LBRTECGOV | 1 | $2.0M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Venable LLP | CPILBR | 4 | $2.1M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Franklin Square Group | TECCOMCPI+2 | 3 | $1.9M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | BGR Group | TAXCPIGOV | 2 | $2.4M |
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 63/100 (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 8 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Verizon Communications has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of the Treasury, Dept of Homeland Security, U.S. Senate.
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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.