Wells Fargo's Federal Lobbying Record
At $15.7M in disclosed federal lobbying, Wells Fargo ranks as a major spender — well above the typical filer. Outlays in this range generally reflect a sustained presence in Washington, with at least one full-time government affairs lead and a stable of outside lobbyists engaged on the organization's priority issues.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, Wells Fargo's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $3.1M in 2020 to $2.9M in 2024, a change of -7%. 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.
Wells Fargo's disclosed lobbying covers 6 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 10 lobbyists reported by Wells Fargo (20%) disclose prior federal government service — a small minority of the named bench.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Patrick J. Griffin (Former Senior Advisor, Office of the Vice President); Sandra J. Roberts (Former Special Counsel, White House Office). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Finance & Banking sector, Wells Fargo ranks #6 of 27 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is American Bankers Association at $43.0M; the sector average is $11.3M. Wells Fargo's $15.7M sits 39% above the sector average.
Wells Fargo's LobbySpend Influence Score of 56/100 (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 | Podesta Group | GOVFINTAX+1 | 1 | $794K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | HOUFINGOV+1 | 4 | $605K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Podesta Group | CSPGOVBAN+1 | 3 | $821K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Van Scoyoc Associates | GOVBANHOU+2 | 1 | $678K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Squire Patton Boggs | FINHOUCSP+2 | 1 | $643K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | HOUTAXGOV | 3 | $731K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | FINTAXHOU+1 | 3 | $623K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Williams & Jensen | BANHOUFIN+1 | 4 | $775K |
Wells Fargo Lobbying FAQ
Wells Fargo has spent $15.7M on federal lobbying across 6 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Wells Fargo lobbies on 6 policy issues, including Banking, Financial Institutions, Taxation, Housing. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Wells Fargo has an Influence Score of 56/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Wells Fargo employs 10 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Wells Fargo has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Education, U.S. Senate, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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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.