Walgreens Boots Alliance's Federal Lobbying Record
Walgreens Boots Alliance's $9.0M in disclosed federal lobbying puts it in the mid-tier of registered filers. Spending in the seven-figure range is common for established trade groups, mid-size corporations, and advocacy organizations that maintain a steady but not aggressive presence on Capitol Hill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, Walgreens Boots Alliance's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $2.1M in 2020 to $1.5M in 2024, a change of -30%. Step-changes of this size often coincide with major bills moving through Congress, regulatory rulemakings affecting the organization's industry, or a leadership change in the relevant committee.
Walgreens Boots Alliance's disclosed lobbying covers 5 general issue areas — a moderate footprint. Filers in this range tend to engage on a coherent cluster of related topics rather than spreading effort across the federal agenda.
2 of 6 lobbyists reported by Walgreens Boots Alliance (33%) disclose prior federal government service. That share is common at established government affairs operations that explicitly hire from agency and committee staff.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Martha C. Choe (Former Staff Director, Senate Banking Committee); Thomas E. Jones (Former Senior Policy Advisor, CMS). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Healthcare sector, Walgreens Boots Alliance ranks #6 of 24 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is American Hospital Association at $128.0M; the sector average is $16.4M. Walgreens Boots Alliance's $9.0M sits 45% below the sector average.
Walgreens Boots Alliance's LobbySpend Influence Score of 57/100 (grade C) is the most common grade in the index — it covers organizations with established but moderate federal advocacy programs. The score combines disclosed total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving-door connections (30%). A C-grade is typical of mid-size corporations and trade associations with steady quarterly filings on a focused issue set.
Every figure above is sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings submitted under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. Per-issue dollar splits and covered-position flags are filer-reported and may be amended after initial submission.
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Annual Lobbying Spend
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Stewart & Stewart | TAXHCRPHA | 1 | $322K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Franklin Square Group | TAXHCRPHA+1 | 3 | $373K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Arnold & Porter | PHAHCRMMM | 1 | $318K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Franklin Square Group | HCRTAXPHA+1 | 2 | $424K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | K&L Gates | TAXHCR | 2 | $496K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Hogan Lovells | MMMTAXPHA+1 | 4 | $463K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Jones Day | TAXHCRPHA+2 | 1 | $476K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Squire Patton Boggs | MMMTAXHCR+1 | 2 | $477K |
Walgreens Boots Alliance Lobbying FAQ
Walgreens Boots Alliance has spent $9.0M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Walgreens Boots Alliance lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Health Issues, Pharmacy, Medicare/Medicaid, Taxation. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Walgreens Boots Alliance has an Influence Score of 57/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Walgreens Boots Alliance employs 6 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Walgreens Boots Alliance has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Environmental Protection Agency, National Science Foundation, Small Business 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.