Walt Disney Company
Media & Entertainment · Lobbying Client
Walt Disney Company reported $29.9 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 8 policy areas, with primary focus on Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Communications/Broadcasting, Trade. 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.
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | TAXCOM | 3 | $1.6M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Podesta Group | TOUTAXGOV+2 | 3 | $1.8M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Steptoe & Johnson | ARTTAX | 4 | $1.6M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Fierce Government Relations | CPTCOMGOV | 2 | $1.6M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | BGR Group | TAXCPTCOM+1 | 4 | $2.3M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Cornerstone Government Affairs | ARTTAXTOU+1 | 2 | $1.9M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Fierce Government Relations | TAXARTIMM+2 | 1 | $1.9M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | K&L Gates | IMMGOVCOM | 2 | $1.8M |
Walt Disney Company Lobbying FAQ
Walt Disney Company has spent $29.9M on federal lobbying across 8 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Walt Disney Company lobbies on 8 policy issues, including Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Communications/Broadcasting, Trade, Taxation. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Walt Disney Company has an Influence Score of 62/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Walt Disney Company employs 20 registered lobbyists, of whom 4 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Walt Disney Company has contacted 10 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of State, Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Labor.
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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.