Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical & Health Products · Lobbying Client
Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported $6.5 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 4 policy areas, with primary focus on Health Issues, Pharmacy, Medical/Disease Research. 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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Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | PHAGOVHCR+1 | 3 | $393K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | GOVPHAMED | 4 | $437K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Van Scoyoc Associates | GOVHCR | 3 | $501K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Steptoe & Johnson | GOVHCRPHA+1 | 3 | $532K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | PHAMEDGOV | 1 | $388K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Van Scoyoc Associates | HCRPHAGOV+1 | 2 | $361K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Squire Patton Boggs | PHAHCRGOV | 2 | $418K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | HCRMED | 2 | $424K |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Lobbying FAQ
Vertex Pharmaceuticals has spent $6.5M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Health Issues, Pharmacy, Medical/Disease Research, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals has an Influence Score of 51/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Vertex Pharmaceuticals employs 4 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Labor, Federal Communications Commission, Dept of the Interior.
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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.