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Zimmer Biomet

Pharmaceutical & Health Products · Lobbying Client

Reviewed by LobbySpend Editorial Team · Updated
C
Influence Score
56/100
Moderate Influence
$3.6M
Total Lobby Spend
3
Policy Issues
2
Lobbyists
1
Revolving Door

Zimmer Biomet's Federal Lobbying Record

Zimmer Biomet's $3.6M 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, Zimmer Biomet's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $740K at the start versus $769K at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.

Zimmer Biomet's disclosed lobbying focuses on a narrow 3-issue footprint. A focused issue list usually means the organization concentrates its federal engagement on a small set of bills or rulemakings directly relevant to its core business.

1 of 2 lobbyists reported by Zimmer Biomet (50%) disclose prior federal government service — a high revolving-door share. The LDA cover sheet flags any "covered position" the lobbyist held in the executive branch, Congress, or a senior staff role within the past two years.

Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Tony C. Podesta (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 Pharmaceutical & Health Products sector, Zimmer Biomet ranks #33 of 34 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America at $135.8M; the sector average is $16.7M. Zimmer Biomet's $3.6M sits 78% below the sector average.

Zimmer Biomet'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

National Science Foundation
U.S. Senate
Dept of the Interior
Environmental Protection Agency

Recent Filings

PeriodRegistrantIssuesLobbyistsAmount
2024 Oct-DecSteptoe & Johnson
GOVMED
1$185K
2024 Jul-SepSubject Matter
HCRGOV
2$179K
2024 Apr-JunSummit Strategies Government Affairs
MEDHCRGOV
2$226K
2024 Jan-MarVan Scoyoc Associates
MEDGOV
2$196K
2023 Oct-DecStewart & Stewart
MEDHCR
2$147K
2023 Jul-SepStewart & Stewart
HCRMED
1$176K
2023 Apr-JunCornerstone Government Affairs
MEDHCRGOV
2$164K
2023 Jan-MarHogan Lovells
HCRGOVMED
2$205K

Zimmer Biomet Lobbying FAQ

Zimmer Biomet has spent $3.6M on federal lobbying across 3 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.

Zimmer Biomet lobbies on 3 policy issues, including Health Issues, Medical/Disease Research, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.

Zimmer Biomet 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%).

Zimmer Biomet employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.

Zimmer Biomet has contacted 4 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including National Science Foundation, U.S. Senate, Dept of the Interior.

Sources: Senate Office of Public Records (LDA), OpenSecrets.org
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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.