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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Lobbying Spend

$323.2M

Filings

735

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$5,850,000	9	3
2025	$8,370,000	14	4
2024	$8,440,000	16	4
2023	$10,200,000	16	4
2022	$10,310,000	16	4
2021	$10,350,000	21	6
2020	$11,750,000	28	7
2019	$13,320,000	32	8
2018	$11,910,000	35	9
2017	$11,940,000	34	8
2016	$12,050,000	39	10
2015	$11,020,000	42	10
2014	$13,723,920	48	11
2013	$47,740,000	50	11
2012	$17,400,000	40	10
2011	$15,460,000	60	14
2010	$15,740,000	52	16
2009	$15,180,000	41	10
2008	$20,663,252	37	11
2007	$10,879,627	17	8
2006	$7,834,365	14	8
2005	$7,507,000	13	8
2004	$6,566,000	10	8
2003	—	11	5
2002	$11,770,618	10	6
2001	—	7	6
2000	$4,398,720	12	7
1999	$2,800,000	11	7

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION	$323,173,502	101
ERVIN GRAVES STRATEGY GROUP, LLC	—	77
KADESH & ASSOCIATES, LLC	—	76
INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC	—	59
ETHERTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.	—	62
BREAUX LOTT LEADERSHIP GROUP	—	14
FTI GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS	—	31
AMERICAN DEFENSE INTERNATIONAL INC	—	35
FIFESTRATEGIES, LLC	—	26
SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS	—	25
RICHARD L. COLLINS & COMPANY, INC.	—	29
CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC	—	15
PRASAM	—	31
CAPITOL STRATEGIES PARTNERS LLC	—	15
THE LIVINGSTON GROUP, LLC	—	21

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	642
SENATE	640
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	227
Navy, Dept of	95
Army, Dept of (Other)	93
Air Force, Dept of	91
Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)	63
Office of the Secretary of Defense	59
State, Dept of (DOS)	57
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	47
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)	31
Energy, Dept of	29
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	28
Natl Security Agency (NSA)	27
Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)	23
Treasury, Dept of	22
General Services Administration (GSA)	18
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	15
White House Office	13
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	11

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Defense	Defense	627
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	317
Aerospace	Aerospace	134
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	95
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	92
Foreign Relations	Foreign Relations	85
Government Issues	Government Issues	70
Intelligence	Intelligence	67
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	60
Science/Technology	Science/Technology	38
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	35
Medicare/Medicaid	Medicare/Medicaid	26
Health Issues	Health Issues	23
Transportation	Transportation	16
Aviation/Airlines/Airports	Aviation/Airlines/Airports	10
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	9
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV	Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV	6
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	4
Veterans	Veterans	3
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	3

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Implementation of Relief in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) from Amortization of Qualified Research and Experimentation Expenses

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1

H.R. 3944119th Congress

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S. 2572); FY2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill; FY2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944); including provisions related to: National Security Space Programs; Microelectronics; spectrum policy; Air and Missile Defense Programs; Munitions/Solid Rocket Motor; Aviation; Acquisition Policy; Aircraft Programs; Strategic Systems; Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500)

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 3944

H.R. 4016119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S. 2572); National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7273); NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025 (S.933)

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4016

H.R. 4016119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (S. 2342, H.R. 5167) FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S.2572)

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4016

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H.R. 4016119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S. 2572); FY2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill; FY2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944); including provisions related to: National Security Space Programs; Microelectronics; spectrum policy; Air and Missile Defense Programs; Munitions/Solid Rocket Motor; Aviation; Acquisition Policy; Aircraft Programs; Strategic Systems; Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500)

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4016

H.R. 5167119th Congress

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (S. 2342, H.R. 5167) FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S.2572)

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 5167

H.R. 6500119th Congress

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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FY2027 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act; NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7273); NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 933); Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500)

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 6500

H.R. 6500119th Congress

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S. 2572); FY2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill; FY2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944); including provisions related to: National Security Space Programs; Microelectronics; spectrum policy; Air and Missile Defense Programs; Munitions/Solid Rocket Motor; Aviation; Acquisition Policy; Aircraft Programs; Strategic Systems; Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500)

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 6500

H.R. 7273119th Congress

NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S. 2572); National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7273); NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025 (S.933)

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 7273

H.R. 7273119th Congress

NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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FY2027 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act; NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7273); NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 933); Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500)

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 7273

S. 2342119th Congress

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (S. 2342, H.R. 5167) FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S.2572)

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 2342

S. 2572119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S. 2572); FY2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill; FY2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944); including provisions related to: National Security Space Programs; Microelectronics; spectrum policy; Air and Missile Defense Programs; Munitions/Solid Rocket Motor; Aviation; Acquisition Policy; Aircraft Programs; Strategic Systems; Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500)

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 2572

S. 2572119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (S. 2342, H.R. 5167) FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S.2572)

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.2572

S. 2572119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S. 2572); National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7273); NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025 (S.933)

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 2572

S. 933119th Congress

NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S. 2572); National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7273); NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025 (S.933)

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.933

S. 933119th Congress

NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY2027 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act; NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7273); NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 933); Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500)

Client expense: $2,190,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 933

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: KADESH & ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 9495 - FY27 Defense Appropriations bill - B-21, Triton, Global Hawk, E-2D HR 8800 - FY27 DOD Authorization bill - GBSD, B-21 HR 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - DOD funding implementation

Client expense: — · Firm income: $37,500

Matched citations: HR 1

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: KADESH & ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 9495 - FY27 Defense Appropriations bill - B-21, Triton, Global Hawk, E-2D HR 8800 - FY27 DOD Authorization bill - GBSD, B-21 HR 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - DOD funding implementation

Client expense: — · Firm income: $37,500

Matched citations: HR 8800

H.R. 9495119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: KADESH & ASSOCIATES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 9495 - FY27 Defense Appropriations bill - B-21, Triton, Global Hawk, E-2D HR 8800 - FY27 DOD Authorization bill - GBSD, B-21 HR 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - DOD funding implementation

Client expense: — · Firm income: $37,500

Matched citations: HR 9495

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Implementation of Relief in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) from Amortization of Qualified Research and Experimentation Expenses

Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1

H.R. 3944119th Congress

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S. 2572); FY2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill; FY2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944); including provisions related to: National Security Space Programs; Microelectronics; spectrum policy; Air and Missile Defense Programs; Munitions/Solid Rocket Motor; Aviation; Acquisition Policy; Aircraft Programs; Strategic Systems

Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 3944

H.R. 4016119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S. 2572); FY2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill; FY2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3944); including provisions related to: National Security Space Programs; Microelectronics; spectrum policy; Air and Missile Defense Programs; Munitions/Solid Rocket Motor; Aviation; Acquisition Policy; Aircraft Programs; Strategic Systems

Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4016

H.R. 4016119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S. 2572); National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7273); NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025 (S.933)

Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4016

H.R. 4016119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (S. 2342, H.R. 5167) FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S.2572)

Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4016

H.R. 5167119th Congress

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (S. 2342, H.R. 5167) FY2027 Defense Appropriations Act; FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016, S.2572)

Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 5167

Source: Senate LDA