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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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Lobbying Spend

$485.3M

Filings

1,660

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$12,410,000	41	14
2025	$19,440,000	58	14
2024	$12,390,000	51	13
2023	$13,940,000	63	16
2022	$27,090,000	65	15
2021	$21,320,000	64	15
2020	$15,740,000	59	16
2019	$12,920,000	62	15
2018	$13,090,000	59	15
2017	$18,070,000	68	19
2016	$27,320,000	76	17
2015	$27,830,000	74	17
2014	$17,860,000	84	20
2013	$28,830,000	82	18
2012	$26,730,000	72	16
2011	$23,080,000	72	17
2010	$28,260,000	83	19
2009	$45,956,000	105	25
2008	$30,000,000	112	26
2007	$14,040,000	58	26
2006	$13,660,000	45	24
2005	$7,340,000	38	21
2004	—	31	18
2003	$9,830,000	40	22
2002	$3,080,000	23	17
2001	$3,300,000	31	17
2000	$9,740,000	24	15
1999	$2,080,000	20	16

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION	$485,346,000	135
PODESTA GROUP, INC.	—	58
VENABLE LLP	—	88
VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES	—	115
THEGROUP DC, LLC	—	43
ETHERTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.	—	69
CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC	—	55
ERVIN GRAVES STRATEGY GROUP, LLC	—	41
PENN AVENUE PARTNERS	—	35
SONNY CALLAHAN AND ASSOCIATES	—	53
BAKER DONELSON BEARMAN CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ	—	50
CLARK & WEINSTOCK	—	25
THE MCKEON GROUP, INC.	—	34
FLAGSHIP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, INC.	—	46
THE PMA GROUP	—	15

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
SENATE	1,382
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	1,374
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	265
Navy, Dept of	200
Air Force, Dept of	156
State, Dept of (DOS)	149
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	127
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	125
Army, Dept of (Other)	125
Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)	121
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	110
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	91
Interior, Dept of (DOI)	86
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	77
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)	77
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	74
Energy, Dept of	68
U.S. Forest Service	67
White House Office	43
Office of the Secretary of Defense	39

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Defense	Defense	1,168
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	593
Aerospace	Aerospace	280
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	262
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	159
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	141
Telecommunications	Telecommunications	131
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	114
Science/Technology	Science/Technology	101
Transportation	Transportation	98
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	75
Aviation/Airlines/Airports	Aviation/Airlines/Airports	64
Government Issues	Government Issues	64
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	50
Intelligence	Intelligence	44
Foreign Relations	Foreign Relations	41
Disaster Planning/Emergencies	Disaster Planning/Emergencies	38
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	33
Veterans	Veterans	22
Health Issues	Health Issues	14

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: HOLLY STRATEGIES INCORPORATED

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H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 H.R. 9495 - Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S. _____ - Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

H.R. 9495119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: HOLLY STRATEGIES INCORPORATED

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H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 H.R. 9495 - Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S. _____ - Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 9495

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: HOLLY STRATEGIES INCORPORATED

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H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 H.R. 9495 - Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S. _____ - Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S. 4784

H.R. 7148119th Congress

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MICHAEL BEST STRATEGIES LLC

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Legislative issues related to defense procurement, spectrum implementation, and ATC modernization; FY27 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R.7148 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

Client expense: — · Firm income: $80,000

Matched citations: H.R.7148

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H.R. 1990119th Congress

American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC

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Issues related to tax reform, and general tax issues, including R&D tax amortization. H.R. 1990 - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1990

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC

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Legislative issues related to defense article sustainment. FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8800/ S. 4784) and Defense Appropriations, and FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC

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Legislative issues related to defense article sustainment. FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8800/ S. 4784) and Defense Appropriations, and FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S. 4784

H.R. 10788119th Congress

Lower Premiums, Faster Payments Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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S 2420/HR 4710 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act including issues related to independent dispute resolution abuse; S (not yet introduced)/HR 10788 - Lower Premiums, Faster Payments Act including issues related to the appeals process

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 10788

H.R. 4710119th Congress

No Surprises Act Enforcement Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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S 2420/HR 4710 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act including issues related to independent dispute resolution abuse; S (not yet introduced)/HR 10788 - Lower Premiums, Faster Payments Act including issues related to the appeals process

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4710

H.R. 6500119th Congress

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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HR 6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 including issues related to civil space; S (not yet introduced)/HR 8845 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 including issues related to civil space, aeronautics; S 933 - NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025 including issues related to civil space, aeronautics; S 4802 - Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act including issues related to civil space, aeronautics

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 6500

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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S 4784/HR 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 including issues related to electromagnetic spectrum, acquisition policy, missile defense, classified programs, strategic programs, tactical fixed wing aviation programs, transport aircraft, helicopters, land sea and air based tactical missiles, integrated air and radars and sensors, electronic warfare systems, military space, cyber, technology, intelligence, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), procurement, RDTE, autonomy technologies, critical minerals, dividend share repurchase restrictions; S (not yet introduced)/HR 9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 including issues related to missile defense, classified programs, strategic programs, rotary wing aircraft, attack and defensive munitions, electronic warfare technologies, aerial sensors, ground and sea-based sensors, autonomy technologies, tactical aircraft, transport aircraft, land sea and air based tactical missiles, integrated air and missile defense systems, radars and sensors, electronic warfare systems, military space, cyber, technology, intelligence, spectrum, acquisition policy, critical minerals

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 8800

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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S (not yet introduced)/HR 9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 including issues related to tactical aircraft, transport aircraft, classified programs, helicopters, land sea and air based tactical missiles, integrated air and missile defense systems, radars and sensors, electronic warfare systems, military space, strategic programs, missile defense, cyber, technology, intelligence, spectrum, procurement, Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDTE), acquisition policy; S 4784/HR 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 including issues related to tactical fixed wing aviation programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR 9171 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, Rept. 119-687, including issues related to wildland fire technology, integration pilot service

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 8800

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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S 4784/HR 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 including issues related to helicopters; S (not yet introduced)/HR 9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 including issues related to helicopters

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 8800

H.R. 8845119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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HR 6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 including issues related to civil space; S (not yet introduced)/HR 8845 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 including issues related to civil space, aeronautics; S 933 - NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025 including issues related to civil space, aeronautics; S 4802 - Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act including issues related to civil space, aeronautics

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 8845

H.R. 9171119th Congress

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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S (not yet introduced)/HR 9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 including issues related to tactical aircraft, transport aircraft, classified programs, helicopters, land sea and air based tactical missiles, integrated air and missile defense systems, radars and sensors, electronic warfare systems, military space, strategic programs, missile defense, cyber, technology, intelligence, spectrum, procurement, Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDTE), acquisition policy; S 4784/HR 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 including issues related to tactical fixed wing aviation programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR 9171 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, Rept. 119-687, including issues related to wildland fire technology, integration pilot service

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 9171

H.R. 9495119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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S (not yet introduced)/HR 9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 including issues related to tactical aircraft, transport aircraft, classified programs, helicopters, land sea and air based tactical missiles, integrated air and missile defense systems, radars and sensors, electronic warfare systems, military space, strategic programs, missile defense, cyber, technology, intelligence, spectrum, procurement, Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDTE), acquisition policy; S 4784/HR 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 including issues related to tactical fixed wing aviation programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR 9171 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, Rept. 119-687, including issues related to wildland fire technology, integration pilot service

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 9495

H.R. 9495119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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S 4784/HR 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 including issues related to helicopters; S (not yet introduced)/HR 9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 including issues related to helicopters

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 9495

H.R. 9495119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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S 4784/HR 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 including issues related to electromagnetic spectrum, acquisition policy, missile defense, classified programs, strategic programs, tactical fixed wing aviation programs, transport aircraft, helicopters, land sea and air based tactical missiles, integrated air and radars and sensors, electronic warfare systems, military space, cyber, technology, intelligence, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), procurement, RDTE, autonomy technologies, critical minerals, dividend share repurchase restrictions; S (not yet introduced)/HR 9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 including issues related to missile defense, classified programs, strategic programs, rotary wing aircraft, attack and defensive munitions, electronic warfare technologies, aerial sensors, ground and sea-based sensors, autonomy technologies, tactical aircraft, transport aircraft, land sea and air based tactical missiles, integrated air and missile defense systems, radars and sensors, electronic warfare systems, military space, cyber, technology, intelligence, spectrum, acquisition policy, critical minerals

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 9495

H.R. 9624119th Congress

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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S 4615/HR 9624 - Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 including issues related to classified intelligence matters

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 9624

S. 2420119th Congress

No Surprises Act Enforcement Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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S 2420/HR 4710 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act including issues related to independent dispute resolution abuse; S (not yet introduced)/HR 10788 - Lower Premiums, Faster Payments Act including issues related to the appeals process

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S 2420

S. 3772119th Congress

Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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S 3772/HR (not yet introduced) - Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2026 including issues related to Tactical aircraft, transport aircraft, classified programs, helicopters, land sea and air based tactical missiles, integrated air and missile defense systems, radars and sensors, electronic warfare systems, military space, strategic programs, missile defense, cyber, technology, intelligence, spectrum; Congressional Notifications for potential Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S 3772

S. 4615119th Congress

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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S 4615/HR 9624 - Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 including issues related to classified intelligence matters

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S 4615

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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S (not yet introduced)/HR 9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 including issues related to tactical aircraft, transport aircraft, classified programs, helicopters, land sea and air based tactical missiles, integrated air and missile defense systems, radars and sensors, electronic warfare systems, military space, strategic programs, missile defense, cyber, technology, intelligence, spectrum, procurement, Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDTE), acquisition policy; S 4784/HR 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 including issues related to tactical fixed wing aviation programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR 9171 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, Rept. 119-687, including issues related to wildland fire technology, integration pilot service

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S 4784

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S 4784/HR 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 including issues related to electromagnetic spectrum, acquisition policy, missile defense, classified programs, strategic programs, tactical fixed wing aviation programs, transport aircraft, helicopters, land sea and air based tactical missiles, integrated air and radars and sensors, electronic warfare systems, military space, cyber, technology, intelligence, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), procurement, RDTE, autonomy technologies, critical minerals, dividend share repurchase restrictions; S (not yet introduced)/HR 9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 including issues related to missile defense, classified programs, strategic programs, rotary wing aircraft, attack and defensive munitions, electronic warfare technologies, aerial sensors, ground and sea-based sensors, autonomy technologies, tactical aircraft, transport aircraft, land sea and air based tactical missiles, integrated air and missile defense systems, radars and sensors, electronic warfare systems, military space, cyber, technology, intelligence, spectrum, acquisition policy, critical minerals

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S 4784

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S 4784/HR 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 including issues related to helicopters; S (not yet introduced)/HR 9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 including issues related to helicopters

Client expense: $4,090,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S 4784

Source: Senate LDA