Verizon Communications
Telecommunications · Lobbying Client
Verizon Communications reported $42.6 million in federal lobbying expenditures 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | Covington & Burling LLP | CPI | 2 | $1.9M |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | Covington & Burling LLP | TAXLBRGOV+1 | 4 | $1.6M |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | Squire Patton Boggs LLP | GOVCPI | 1 | $1.4M |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | Squire Patton Boggs LLP | TAXTECCPI+1 | 2 | $1.6M |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | Squire Patton Boggs LLP | LBRHOMGOV | 3 | $2.8M |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | Covington & Burling LLP | GOVHOMLBR+1 | 3 | $3.3M |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | Akin Gump LLP | TECCPITAX | 1 | $3.4M |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | Cassidy & Associates LLP | HOMTAXLBR+1 | 4 | $2.9M |
Verizon Communications Lobbying FAQ
Verizon Communications has spent $42.6M 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 73/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Verizon Communications employs 17 registered lobbyists, of whom 8 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Verizon Communications has contacted 9 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Interior, Dept of State, Federal Aviation 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.