Virgin Orbit
Defense & Aerospace · Lobbying Client
Virgin Orbit reported $1.3 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 | Arnold & Porter | AERDEF | 1 | $60K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Franklin Square Group | DEFAER | 2 | $64K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Venable LLP | DEFAERGOV | 1 | $80K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Subject Matter | GOVDEFAER | 2 | $68K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Subject Matter | DEFGOVAER | 1 | $84K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | AERGOVDEF | 2 | $73K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Steptoe & Johnson | AERGOVDEF | 1 | $62K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Venable LLP | DEFAER | 1 | $75K |
Virgin Orbit Lobbying FAQ
Virgin Orbit has spent $1.3M 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 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Agriculture, Food & Drug Administration, Dept of the Treasury.
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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.