Walt Disney Company
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Walt Disney Company's Federal Lobbying Record
Walt Disney Company's disclosed federal lobbying spend of $29.9M places it among the top-tier spenders tracked here — organizations that put real, recurring dollars behind their federal advocacy. Spending at this level usually involves a dedicated in-house team, multiple outside firms, and steady quarterly filings rather than one-off campaigns tied to a single bill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, Walt Disney Company's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed meaningfully — from $5.1M in 2020 to $6.4M in 2024, a change of +25%. 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.
Walt Disney Company's disclosed lobbying covers 8 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.
7 of 20 lobbyists reported by Walt Disney Company (35%) 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 Maria D. Cardona (Former Legislative Director, U.S. House of Representatives); Timothy C. Grady (Former Senior Advisor, White House); James C. Doherty (Former Commissioner, FCC). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Media & Entertainment sector, Walt Disney Company ranks #2 of 2 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is National Association of Broadcasters at $78.9M; the sector average is $54.4M. Walt Disney Company's $29.9M sits 45% below the sector average.
Walt Disney Company's LobbySpend Influence Score of 67/100 (grade B) reflects significant federal lobbying reach. The score blends disclosed total spend, issue breadth, and revolving-door connections — lobbyists with prior federal government service. A B-grade typically means the organization is well above average on at least two of those three signals, with sustained activity over multiple years rather than a one-off spike.
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 | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | TAXGOVIMM+1 | 3 | $1.6M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Holland & Knight | TAXCOMGOV | 2 | $1.6M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Steptoe & Johnson | CPTCOM | 4 | $1.5M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Squire Patton Boggs | COMTAXTOU+1 | 1 | $1.6M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Subject Matter | CPTTOU | 2 | $2.2M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Holland & Knight | ARTTAXTRD+1 | 4 | $2.2M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Subject Matter | TRDGOV | 4 | $2.0M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Peck Madigan Jones | TOUARTTAX | 3 | $1.6M |
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 67/100 (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 7 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Walt Disney Company has contacted 9 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Federal Aviation Administration, Dept of Homeland Security, Securities & Exchange 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.