Walt Disney Company
Media & Entertainment · Lobbying Client
Walt Disney Company reported $43.8 million in federal lobbying expenditures 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | Squire Patton Boggs LLP | ARTTAX | 4 | $2.3M |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | Akin Gump LLP | GOVTRDCOM+2 | 2 | $1.7M |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | Cassidy & Associates LLP | TOUART | 2 | $1.5M |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | Akin Gump LLP | GOVARTCPT | 1 | $1.9M |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | Cassidy & Associates LLP | TAXCOMTOU+1 | 2 | $1.8M |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | Squire Patton Boggs LLP | ARTGOVTOU+1 | 2 | $2.0M |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | K&L Gates LLP | CPTCOMTRD | 4 | $1.7M |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | Squire Patton Boggs LLP | TRDTAXART+1 | 3 | $1.3M |
Walt Disney Company Lobbying FAQ
Walt Disney Company has spent $43.8M 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 68/100 (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 16 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 Treasury, US House of Representatives, Federal Trade Commission.
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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.