Corporate Lobbying

What the companies members of Congress trade spend lobbying Congress, who they pay to do it, and what they lobby about. Every firm must file quarterly under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.

Ranked by disclosed spend

Fees paid to outside firms, plus what a company that lobbies for itself reports spending.

Company	Lobbying for them	On	Filings	Disclosed spend
GMGeneral Motors Co	ERVIN GRAVES STRATEGY GROUP, LLC, RESOLUTION PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC, SIGHTLINE ADVOCACY, LLC, THE WASHINGTON TAX & PUBLIC POLICY GROUP	ManufacturingDefenseBudget/AppropriationsCopyright/Patent/Trademark	25	$12.4M
AMZNAmazon.com Inc	MONUMENT ADVOCACY, JEFFRIES STRATEGIES LLC, CHARTWELL STRATEGY GROUP LLC, HSA STRATEGIES	Computer IndustryAgricultureGovernment IssuesCopyright/Patent/Trademark	25	$10.1M
RTXRTX Corp	THE ROOSEVELT GROUP, BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, O'KEEFFE SHAHMORADI STRATEGIES, LLC, ETHERTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.	Government IssuesAerospaceDefenseIntelligence	25	$9.2M
LLYEli Lilly and Co	GRV STRATEGIES LLC, DLA PIPER LLP (US), FEROX STRATEGIES, FORBES-TATE	Health IssuesTrade (domestic/foreign)PharmacyMedicare/Medicaid	25	$8.3M
METAMeta Platforms Inc	HARBINGER STRATEGIES, LLC, ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC, S-3 GROUP, MCGINLEY LLC	Homeland SecurityComputer IndustryIntelligenceGovernment Issues	25	$8.1M
CVSCVS Health Corp	BOCKORNY GROUP, INC., BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, MICHAEL BEST STRATEGIES LLC, THEGROUP DC, LLC	PharmacyHealth IssuesMedicare/MedicaidInsurance	21	$8M
DUKDuke Energy Corp	CGCN GROUP, LLC, DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION, ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC., CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC	Environment/SuperfundFuel/Gas/OilTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeTransportation	22	$7.9M
PFEPfizer Inc	MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC, MARSHALL & POPP, LLC, FEDERAL HEALTH POLICY STRATEGIES, THE DUBERSTEIN GROUP INC.	Medicare/MedicaidHealth IssuesTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeLabor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	25	$7.7M
MRKMerck & Co Inc	TIBER CREEK GROUP, WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC, FORBES-TATE, B HALL STRATEGIES, LLC	Medicare/MedicaidTrade (domestic/foreign)Health IssuesPharmacy	25	$7.6M
FDXFedEx Corp	CAPITOL TAX PARTNERS, LLP, DENTONS US LLP, EMPIRE CONSULTING GROUP, FEDEX CORPORATION	Taxation/Internal Revenue CodeTrade (domestic/foreign)TransportationPostal	25	$7.2M
ELVElevance Health Inc	MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC., TIBER CREEK GROUP, TARPLIN, DOWNS & YOUNG, LLC, ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC.	Health IssuesMedicare/MedicaidPharmacyTaxation/Internal Revenue Code	15	$7M
WMTWalmart Inc	EMPIRE CONSULTING GROUP, S-3 GROUP, FEROX STRATEGIES, THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC	Trade (domestic/foreign)Consumer Issues/Safety/ProductsAgricultureLaw Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice	25	$6.7M
CICigna Group	ATLAS CROSSING LLC, CAPITOL HILL CONSULTING GROUP, ALB SOLUTIONS, BANNER PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC	Health IssuesDefensePharmacyMedicare/Medicaid	23	$6.7M
GILDGilead Sciences, Inc	FARRAGUT PARTNERS LLP, THE DUBERSTEIN GROUP INC., THE MCMANUS GROUP, EMPIRE CONSULTING GROUP	Health IssuesMedicare/MedicaidPharmacyBudget/Appropriations	25	$6.5M
TCTZFTencent Holdings Ltd	MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC, BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED, MO STRATEGIES, INC.	Media (information/publishing)Government IssuesTelecommunicationsTrade (domestic/foreign)	12	$6.2M
SPGIS&P Global Inc	VENABLE LLP, BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A., INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC, S-3 GROUP	TransportationDefenseBudget/AppropriationsFinancial Institutions/Investments/Securities	21	$6.1M
UNHUnitedHealth Group Inc	AXADVOCACY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, GUIDEPOSTSTRATEGIES, LLC, AVOQ, LLC, CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC.	Health IssuesMedicare/MedicaidPharmacyVeterans	19	$6.1M
PLTRPalantir Technologies Inc	FEROX STRATEGIES, ANCHOR & ARROW LLC, J.A. GREEN AND COMPANY (FORMERLY LLC), BALLARD PARTNERS	DefenseHealth IssuesHomeland SecurityIntelligence	25	$5.6M
CRMSalesforce Inc	CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC, CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, MORAN GLOBAL STRATEGIES, INC., SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC	Government IssuesComputer IndustryCopyright/Patent/TrademarkTrade (domestic/foreign)	20	$5.6M
BMYBristol-Myers Squibb Co	TODD STRATEGY GROUP, WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC, W STRATEGIES, LLC, MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC	Health IssuesMedicare/MedicaidTrade (domestic/foreign)Pharmacy	25	$5.5M
QCOMQualcomm Inc	QUALCOMM, INCORPORATED, CAPITOL TAX PARTNERS, LLP, AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD, BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP	Automotive IndustryRoads/HighwayTransportationBudget/Appropriations	20	$5.4M
CEGConstellation Energy Corp	COVENANT GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC, CONSTELLATION ENERGY GENERATION, LLC, ODONNELL & SON LLC, BALLARD PARTNERS	Energy/NuclearTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeBudget/AppropriationsWaste (hazardous/solid/interstate/nuclear)	22	$5.3M
CVXChevron Corp	ENS RESOURCES, INC., MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC., BALLARD PARTNERS, CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.	Budget/AppropriationsTransportationClean Air and Water (quality)Energy/Nuclear	12	$5M
OXYOccidental Petroleum Corp	BURTON STRATEGY GROUP, OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION, HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP, NAVIGATORS GLOBAL LLC (FORMERLY DC NAVIGATORS, LLC)	Taxation/Internal Revenue CodeEnergy/NuclearBudget/AppropriationsMarine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	12	$4.9M
TMToyota Motor Corp	ACG ADVOCACY, THE SIMMONS & RUSSELL GROUP, LLC, POLICY DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INVARIANT LLC	Trade (domestic/foreign)Automotive IndustryTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeConsumer Issues/Safety/Products	13	$4.9M
LMTLockheed Martin Corp	LGL ADVISORS LLC, COZEN O'CONNOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES, PUBLIC STRATEGIES WASHINGTON, INC., POTOMAC STRATEGIC CONSULTING LLC	DefenseBudget/AppropriationsTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeForeign Relations	25	$4.9M
HONHoneywell International Inc	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, ARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP, GUIDEPOSTSTRATEGIES, LLC, HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP	AerospaceBudget/AppropriationsDefenseEnvironment/Superfund	24	$4.8M
AZNAstraZeneca PLC	TIBER CREEK GROUP, ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS LP, TODD STRATEGY GROUP, W STRATEGIES, LLC	Medicare/MedicaidHealth IssuesPharmacyCopyright/Patent/Trademark	11	$4.6M
GDGeneral Dynamics Corp	INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC, MELTSNER STRATEGIES, LLC, C. BAKER CONSULTING, INC., FIFESTRATEGIES, LLC	Budget/AppropriationsDefenseEducationAviation/Airlines/Airports	25	$4.5M
ABBVAbbVie Inc	BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, W STRATEGIES, LLC, ACG ADVOCACY, FEDERAL STREET STRATEGIES, LLC	Health IssuesConsumer Issues/Safety/ProductsMedicare/MedicaidTrade (domestic/foreign)	25	$4.5M
VZVerizon Communications Inc	PHRONESISDC, LLC, CONVERGENCE STRATEGIES, LLC, RESOLUTION PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC, MINDSET ADVOCACY, LLC	Taxation/Internal Revenue CodeTelecommunicationsGovernment IssuesCommunications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV	25	$4.5M
AAPLApple Inc	MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC, MARLA GROSSMAN LLC, THOLOS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, FIERCE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS	Trade (domestic/foreign)Science/TechnologyCopyright/Patent/TrademarkHealth Issues	25	$4.4M
NOCNorthrop Grumman Corp	POTOMAC CAPITOL ASSOCIATES, INC., SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC, KADESH & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 535 GROUP, LLC	DefenseIntelligenceBudget/AppropriationsGovernment Issues	25	$4.4M
SNYSanofi SA	THORN RUN PARTNERS, CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC, CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, MARSHALL & POPP, LLC	Medicare/MedicaidTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeHealth IssuesCopyright/Patent/Trademark	18	$4.4M
AFLAflac Inc	HOGAN LOVELLS CADWALADER US LLP (FKA HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP), MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC., AFLAC INCORPORATED, MINDSET ADVOCACY, LLC	InsuranceTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeHealth IssuesBudget/Appropriations	22	$4.3M
DALDelta Air Lines Inc	AXADVOCACY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC, THE WILLIAMS GROUP, ROWLAND STRATEGY GROUP LLC	Aviation/Airlines/AirportsTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeAerospaceFuel/Gas/Oil	25	$4.2M
MAMastercard Inc	TOWER 19, TIBER CREEK GROUP, RESOLUTION PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC, RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES	BankingFinancial Institutions/Investments/SecuritiesTrade (domestic/foreign)Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	25	$4.2M
TXTTextron Inc	THE DOERRER GROUP LLC, BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, AMERICAN DEFENSE INTERNATIONAL, S-3 GROUP	Aviation/Airlines/AirportsBudget/AppropriationsDefenseAerospace	12	$4.2M
SLVMSylvamo Corp	AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD, SYLVAMO NORTH AMERICA, LLC	Trade (domestic/foreign)PostalEnergy/NuclearEnvironment/Superfund	4	$4M
CPNGCoupang Inc	AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD, WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC, MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC, CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC	Trade (domestic/foreign)Economics/Economic DevelopmentImmigration	19	$4M
AALAmerican Airlines Group Inc	EMPIRE CONSULTING GROUP, AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC., CGCN GROUP, LLC, COVENANT GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC	Aviation/Airlines/AirportsFinancial Institutions/Investments/SecuritiesTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeTariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)	25	$4M
UPSUnited Parcel Service Inc	AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD, NAVIGATORS GLOBAL LLC (FORMERLY DC NAVIGATORS, LLC), RAFFANIELLO & ASSOCIATES, JGB & ASSOCIATES, LLC	Taxation/Internal Revenue CodeTrade (domestic/foreign)RetirementPostal	16	$3.9M
NVONovo Nordisk A/S	WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC, AVOQ, LLC, S-3 GROUP, THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC	Health IssuesBudget/AppropriationsMedicare/MedicaidTaxation/Internal Revenue Code	25	$3.9M
CQPCheniere Energy Partners LP	THE DUBERSTEIN GROUP INC., BRACEWELL LLP, BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, VAN NESS FELDMAN, LLP	Energy/NuclearMarine/Maritime/Boating/FisheriesTransportationDefense	16	$3.9M
DVMTDell Technologies Inc. Class V	THEGROUP DC, LLC, HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP, GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP, AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD	Taxation/Internal Revenue CodeComputer IndustryTelecommunicationsTrade (domestic/foreign)	15	$3.8M
KOCoca-Cola Co	KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, EMPIRE CONSULTING GROUP, CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC	AgricultureBeverage IndustryTransportationTaxation/Internal Revenue Code	8	$3.8M
AMGNAmgen Inc	HILLNORTH LLC, EMPIRE CONSULTING GROUP, ACG ADVOCACY, PANNONE LOPES DEVEREAUX & O'GARA LLC	Health IssuesCopyright/Patent/TrademarkPharmacyMedicare/Medicaid	25	$3.8M
FMSFresenius Medical Care AG	B HALL STRATEGIES, LLC, THE GIBSON GROUP, LLC, COZEN O'CONNOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES, MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC	Medicare/MedicaidHealth IssuesImmigrationTariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)	20	$3.7M
HUMHumana Inc	RESOLUTION PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC, S-3 GROUP, MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC., TARPLIN, DOWNS & YOUNG, LLC	Medicare/MedicaidTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeHealth IssuesDefense	14	$3.7M
CHTRCharter Communications Inc	CONTINENTAL STRATEGY, LLC, FIERCE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, S2R, LLC, J.A. GREEN AND COMPANY (FORMERLY LLC)	Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TVTelecommunicationsGovernment IssuesDefense	25	$3.7M
CMCSAComcast Corp	DAVID RUDD & ASSOCIATES LLC, RADIUS ADVOCACY, LLC, ALVA ELLIOTT PARTNERS, LLC, BALLARD PARTNERS	Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TVTelecommunicationsCopyright/Patent/TrademarkConsumer Issues/Safety/Products	25	$3.7M
TMUST-Mobile US Inc	S-3 GROUP, PUTALASTRATEGIES, KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC, CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC	TelecommunicationsBankingIntelligenceTaxation/Internal Revenue Code	25	$3.7M
CCitigroup Inc	STERNHELL GROUP, ERNST & YOUNG LLP (WASHINGTON COUNCIL ERNST & YOUNG), MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC., CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC.	Financial Institutions/Investments/SecuritiesTrade (domestic/foreign)Taxation/Internal Revenue CodeBanking	15	$3.6M
ORCLOracle Corp	JEFF MILLER GROUP, GUIDEPOSTSTRATEGIES, LLC, THEGROUP DC, LLC, MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC	VeteransComputer IndustryTelecommunicationsDefense	25	$3.6M
HIIHuntington Ingalls Industries Inc	KED STRATEGIES, LLC, DAHLBERG STRATEGIC, SPLYSS LLC, BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS	DefenseBudget/AppropriationsEnergy/NuclearLabor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	17	$3.5M
VVisa Inc	BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC, VALERIE MORSE WHITE CONSULTING, WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC, NORTH SOUTH GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES F/K/A JDM PUBLIC STRATEGIES, LLC	Budget/AppropriationsFinancial Institutions/Investments/SecuritiesTrade (domestic/foreign)Science/Technology	25	$3.5M
MSFTMicrosoft Corp	THE GIBSON GROUP, LLC, TIBER CREEK GROUP, PLATINUM ADVISORS DC, LLC, STEWART STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC	Computer IndustryCopyright/Patent/TrademarkImmigrationTelecommunications	25	$3.5M
SHELShell PLC	ACORN CONSULTING, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHELL MARKETERS, ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC., VNF SOLUTIONS, LLC	Energy/NuclearFuel/Gas/OilBudget/AppropriationsEnvironment/Superfund	20	$3.5M
BABoeing Co	SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS, THE DIONNE COMPANY, EMPIRE CONSULTING GROUP, S-3 GROUP	Aviation/Airlines/AirportsGovernment IssuesTariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)Aerospace	25	$3.5M
LDOSLeidos Holdings Inc	SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS, AMERICAN DEFENSE INTERNATIONAL, CGCN GROUP, LLC, TROUTMAN STRATEGIES	Budget/AppropriationsDefenseEnergy/NuclearHealth Issues	25	$3.5M
NFLXNetflix Inc	AVOQ, LLC, THE GIBSON GROUP, LLC, FEDERAL HALL POLICY ADVISORS, LLC, S-3 GROUP	Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TVLabor Issues/Antitrust/WorkplaceTelecommunicationsConsumer Issues/Safety/Products	24	$3.5M
NVDANVIDIA Corp	THE VOGEL GROUP, BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, TIBER CREEK GROUP, THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC	DefenseTrade (domestic/foreign)Science/TechnologyComputer Industry	12	$3.4M
UBERUber Technologies Inc	MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC, THE DOERRER GROUP LLC, CAPITOL TAX PARTNERS, LLP, UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.	TransportationRoads/HighwayTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeHealth Issues	24	$3.4M
ABTAbbott Laboratories	ABBOTT LABORATORIES, TIBER CREEK GROUP, PHRONESISDC, LLC, MARSHALL & POPP, LLC	Budget/AppropriationsForeign RelationsTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeRetirement	22	$3.4M
VRTXVertex Pharmaceuticals Inc	ALB SOLUTIONS, SALT POINT STRATEGIES, VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED, TIBER CREEK HEALTH STRATEGIES, INC.	PharmacyHealth IssuesMedicare/MedicaidTaxation/Internal Revenue Code	25	$3.3M
PEPPepsiCo Inc	BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, MONUMENT ADVOCACY, INVARIANT LLC, FIERCE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS	Food Industry (safetylabelingetc.)Science/Technology	10	$3.3M
PSKYParamount Skydance Corp	INNOVATIVE POLICY, PLLC, BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, PARAMOUNT SKYDANCE CORPORATION, ACG ADVOCACY	Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TVCopyright/Patent/TrademarkLabor Issues/Antitrust/WorkplaceScience/Technology	10	$3.3M
BAESYBAE Systems PLC	BAE SYSTEMS, INC., HOLLY STRATEGIES INCORPORATED, CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC., BEDROCK STRATEGIES, LLC	DefenseBudget/AppropriationsScience/Technology	14	$3.2M
CATCaterpillar Inc	NORTH STAR STRATEGIES, LLC, CATERPILLAR INC., THE DUBERSTEIN GROUP INC., THE WASHINGTON TAX & PUBLIC POLICY GROUP	Clean Air and Water (quality)Copyright/Patent/TrademarkEducationEnergy/Nuclear	11	$3.2M
CNCCentene Corp	BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, ALB SOLUTIONS, CONTINENTAL STRATEGY, LLC, CENTENE CORPORATION	Health IssuesMedicare/Medicaid	12	$3.2M
UNPUnion Pacific Corp	UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION, EMERGENT STRATEGIES, FIERCE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, AUSTIN LEGAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PLLC	Budget/AppropriationsLabor Issues/Antitrust/WorkplaceEnvironment/SuperfundDefense	16	$3.2M
MSMorgan Stanley	MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC, FORETHOUGHT ADVISORS, LLC, CAPITOL TAX PARTNERS, LLP, CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC	BankingFinancial Institutions/Investments/SecuritiesTrade (domestic/foreign)Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	9	$3.2M
UALUnited Airlines Holdings Inc	BALLARD PARTNERS, CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC., ALIGNMENT GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, THE DUBERSTEIN GROUP INC.	Aviation/Airlines/AirportsTransportationBudget/AppropriationsFinancial Institutions/Investments/Securities	14	$3.2M
COPConocoPhillips	THE BERNHARDT GROUP LLC, CONOCOPHILLIPS, GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP, S-3 GROUP	Energy/NuclearEnvironment/SuperfundNatural ResourcesClean Air and Water (quality)	9	$3.1M
NEENextera Energy Inc	CORCORAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA CORCORAN PARTNERS, GUIDEPOSTSTRATEGIES, LLC, E2 STRATEGIES, LLC, BALLARD PARTNERS	Energy/NuclearTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeTrade (domestic/foreign)Defense	25	$3.1M
DVADaVita Inc	COLETTE DESMARAIS, POWERS PYLES SUTTER & VERVILLE, P.C., DAVITA INC., FEDERAL STREET STRATEGIES, LLC	Health IssuesMedicare/MedicaidVeterans	22	$3.1M
ALKSAlkermes Plc	TODD STRATEGY GROUP, THORN RUN PARTNERS, PENN AVENUE PARTNERS, BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS	Health IssuesMedicare/MedicaidPharmacyAlcohol and Drug Abuse	23	$3.1M
PSXPhillips 66	CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC, RIDGELINE ADVOCACY GROUP LLC, CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC., PHILLIPS 66	Taxation/Internal Revenue CodeEnergy/NuclearFuel/Gas/OilTrade (domestic/foreign)	9	$3.1M
CSCOCisco Systems Inc	FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC, KLEIN/JOHNSON GROUP, BALLARD PARTNERS, CISCO SYSTEMS, INC	DefenseComputer IndustryCopyright/Patent/TrademarkTelecommunications	17	$3.1M
BPBP PLC	POLSINELLI PC, BPCE SA, EIS SOLUTIONS, BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS	BankingReal Estate/Land Use/ConservationForeign RelationsEnergy/Nuclear	24	$3.1M
HCAHCA Healthcare Inc	MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC., RUBIN, TURNBULL & ASSOCIATES, ALSTON & BIRD LLP, HCA HEALTHCARE, INC.	Health IssuesMedicare/MedicaidTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeMedical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs	10	$3M
COFCapital One Financial Corp	VENABLE LLP, VENTURE GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES, LLC (FKA HOBART HALLAWAY & QUAYLE VENTURES, LLC), FEDERAL HALL POLICY ADVISORS, LLC, EMERGENT STRATEGIES	Financial Institutions/Investments/SecuritiesBankingLabor Issues/Antitrust/WorkplaceTaxation/Internal Revenue Code	25	$2.9M
BIIBBiogen Inc	BIOGEN, DLA PIPER LLP (US), TODD STRATEGY GROUP, FEDERAL STREET STRATEGIES, LLC	Health IssuesMedicare/MedicaidPharmacyTaxation/Internal Revenue Code	8	$2.8M
SRESempra	ERNST & YOUNG LLP (WASHINGTON COUNCIL ERNST & YOUNG), CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC, SEMPRA, OGR	Taxation/Internal Revenue CodeTrade (domestic/foreign)Energy/NuclearBudget/Appropriations	10	$2.8M
THCTenet Healthcare Corp	TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, CARMEN GROUP INCORPORATED	Health IssuesMedicare/MedicaidBudget/AppropriationsFinancial Institutions/Investments/Securities	4	$2.8M
BLKBlackRock Inc	CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC., DALY CONSULTING GROUP, RESOLUTION PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC, CAPITOL CONSULTING GROUP LLC (DC)	Financial Institutions/Investments/SecuritiesRetirementTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeBanking	24	$2.8M
AMTAmerican Tower Corp	BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, CAPITOL TAX PARTNERS, LLP, AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION, KEARNEY, DONOVAN & MCGEE	Taxation/Internal Revenue CodeTelecommunicationsCommunications/Broadcasting/Radio/TVFinancial Institutions/Investments/Securities	8	$2.7M
EXCExelon Corp	EXELON BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC, CGCN GROUP, LLC, CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC, CAPITOL TAX PARTNERS, LLP	Taxation/Internal Revenue CodeUtilitiesHomeland SecurityEnergy/Nuclear	18	$2.7M
AMDAdvanced Micro Devices Inc	MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC., FORBES-TATE, BALLARD PARTNERS, CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC.	Taxation/Internal Revenue CodeBudget/AppropriationsComputer IndustryTrade (domestic/foreign)	15	$2.7M
BABAFAlibaba Group Holding Ltd	SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP, GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP, MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC, STORY PARTNERS, LLC	Trade (domestic/foreign)TelecommunicationsSmall BusinessTariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)	17	$2.7M
GSKGSK plc	CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, GSK (FKA GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC.)	Health IssuesPharmacyBudget/AppropriationsCopyright/Patent/Trademark	4	$2.7M
HMCHonda Motor Co Ltd	FGS GLOBAL (US) LLC (FKA FGH HOLDINGS LLC), AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC., FORBES-TATE, MILLER & CHEVALIER, CHTD	Automotive IndustryEnvironment/SuperfundTelecommunicationsTaxation/Internal Revenue Code	8	$2.6M
CTVACorteva Inc	CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE LLC (FKA E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY), MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC, CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC, HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP	Taxation/Internal Revenue CodeAgricultureChemicals/Chemical IndustryEnvironment/Superfund	11	$2.6M
TAKTakeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd	HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP, CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC, TIBER CREEK GROUP, FARRAGUT PARTNERS LLP	Taxation/Internal Revenue CodeHealth IssuesMedicare/MedicaidCopyright/Patent/Trademark	19	$2.6M
HPEHewlett Packard Enterprise Co	HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY, CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC., BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, FGS GLOBAL (US) LLC (FKA FGH HOLDINGS LLC)	Budget/AppropriationsDefenseHomeland SecurityImmigration	16	$2.6M
GSIMXGoldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund Institutional Shares	MINDSET ADVOCACY, LLC, CAPITOL TAX PARTNERS, LLP, AVOQ, LLC, HARBINGER STRATEGIES, LLC	Financial Institutions/Investments/SecuritiesTaxation/Internal Revenue CodeEconomics/Economic DevelopmentTrade (domestic/foreign)	12	$2.6M
SOLSSolstice Advanced Materials Inc	CORRIGAN & USSERY LLC, GUIDEPOSTSTRATEGIES, LLC, SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS INC, CGCN GROUP, LLC	DefenseEnergy/NuclearTariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)Budget/Appropriations	7	$2.6M
FFord Motor Co	RYAN COSTELLO STRATEGIES, CAPITOL TAX PARTNERS, LLP, O'KEEFFE SHAHMORADI STRATEGIES, LLC, WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC	Taxation/Internal Revenue CodeAutomotive IndustryBudget/AppropriationsTrade (domestic/foreign)	19	$2.6M
ACNAccenture PLC	ALSTON & BIRD LLP, AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD, ACCENTURE, LLP, MILLER & CHEVALIER, CHTD	Budget/AppropriationsGovernment IssuesHealth IssuesTaxation/Internal Revenue Code	25	$2.6M
RELXRelx PLC	BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, KLEIN/JOHNSON GROUP, AVOQ, LLC, VENABLE LLP	Copyright/Patent/TrademarkComputer IndustryHealth IssuesScience/Technology	18	$2.5M

Source: quarterly LD-2 filings to the Senate. A filing reports either the fee paid to a lobbying firm or what a company spent lobbying for itself, never both, so the total is a sum of the two. Lobbying is lawful, disclosed and extremely common — the figure is context, not an accusation.

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