Virgin Orbit
Defense & Aerospace · Lobbying Client
Virgin Orbit reported $1.4 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 3 policy areas, with primary focus on Aerospace, Defense, Government Issues. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Peck Madigan Jones | AERGOV | 1 | $74K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | AERDEFGOV | 2 | $83K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | GOVAERDEF | 1 | $76K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | DLA Piper | DEFAER | 1 | $87K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Jones Day | AERDEFGOV | 2 | $51K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Tarplin, Downs & Young | GOVAERDEF | 1 | $68K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Mehlman Consulting | DEFAER | 2 | $74K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | BGR Group | DEFAERGOV | 2 | $50K |
Virgin Orbit Lobbying FAQ
Virgin Orbit has spent $1.4M on federal lobbying across 3 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Virgin Orbit lobbies on 3 policy issues, including Aerospace, Defense, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Virgin Orbit has an Influence Score of 54/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Virgin Orbit employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Virgin Orbit has contacted 4 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Food & Drug 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.