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Lobbying Spend

$119.5M

Filings

855

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$3,860,000	28	9
2025	$4,592,496	40	10
2024	$5,490,000	38	9
2023	$4,930,000	37	9
2022	$8,140,000	41	9
2021	$8,460,000	45	11
2020	$5,820,000	39	11
2019	$3,970,000	36	9
2018	$5,230,000	40	9
2017	$6,560,000	42	10
2016	$3,080,000	32	9
2015	$3,320,000	27	6
2014	$2,080,000	23	6
2013	$2,340,000	29	9
2012	$6,560,000	36	9
2011	$4,290,000	34	9
2010	$7,040,000	37	9
2009	$7,350,000	43	12
2008	$4,640,000	61	14
2007	$4,360,000	25	11
2006	$2,060,000	20	10
2005	$2,220,000	20	12
2004	$4,760,000	27	15
2003	—	18	10
2002	$2,600,000	16	8
2001	$1,460,000	8	5
2000	$3,080,000	9	5
1999	$1,250,000	4	3

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
ABBOTT LABORATORIES	$119,542,496	114
W STRATEGIES, LLC	—	67
AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER FELD	—	38
BOCKORNY GROUP, INC.	—	24
KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC	—	24
DUTKO WORLDWIDE, LLC	—	21
WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC	—	33
IMPACT HEALTH POLICY PARTNERS	—	29
BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS	—	35
THEGROUP DC, LLC	—	18
BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP	—	17
POLARIS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LLC	—	21
CAPITOL HEALTH GROUP, LLC	—	18
FOLEY HOAG LLP	—	27
FORBES-TATE	—	18

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	622
SENATE	605
Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)	167
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	102
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	75
Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)	75
State, Dept of (DOS)	65
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	52
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	49
White House Office	47
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)	41
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)	41
Treasury, Dept of	34
Natl Security Council (NSC)	31
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	26
Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)	14
Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)	13
Natl Economic Council (NEC)	9
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)	8
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	7

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Health Issues	Health Issues	558
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	338
Medicare/Medicaid	Medicare/Medicaid	321
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	197
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)	Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)	153
Agriculture	Agriculture	144
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	91
Copyright/Patent/Trademark	Copyright/Patent/Trademark	66
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs	Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs	63
Veterans	Veterans	46
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice	Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice	31
Pharmacy	Pharmacy	30
Science/Technology	Science/Technology	19
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	19
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	18
Transportation	Transportation	15
Defense	Defense	12
Immigration	Immigration	7
Torts	Torts	7
Aviation/Airlines/Airports	Aviation/Airlines/Airports	6

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 2300119th Congress

To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MARSHALL & POPP, LLC

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Issues related to infant formula, including H.R. 2300 - To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and S.4940 - Specialized Infant Formula Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2300

H.R. 3512119th Congress

Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MARSHALL & POPP, LLC

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H.R.3512/S.1821 - Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R.3512

S. 1821119th Congress

Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MARSHALL & POPP, LLC

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H.R.3512/S.1821 - Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S.1821

S. 4940119th Congress

Specialized Infant Formula Protection Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MARSHALL & POPP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to infant formula, including H.R. 2300 - To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and S.4940 - Specialized Infant Formula Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S.4940

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H.R. 2300119th Congress

To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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H.R.2300 To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes. Proposals related to access to infant formula. Initiatives to support patient access to therapeutic nutrition. Proposals regarding the implementation and modernization of the WIC program.

Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.2300

S. 2003119th Congress

Strengthening Benefit Plans Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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S.2003 The Strengthening Benefit Plans Act of 2025. S.4784 The National Defense Authorization Act of 2027. Proposals related to pension premiums and employee benefits.

Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.2003

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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S.2003 The Strengthening Benefit Plans Act of 2025. S.4784 The National Defense Authorization Act of 2027. Proposals related to pension premiums and employee benefits.

Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.4784

H.R. 2300119th Congress

To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: W STRATEGIES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to infant formula access. Issues related to DMEPOS reimbursement by CMS. H.R.2300 - To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes.

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

Matched citations: H.R.2300

H.R. 8595119th Congress

Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: TIBER CREEK GROUP

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Issues related to global health policy and funding; Issues related to H.R. 8595 - National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027; Issues pertaining to third party litigation funding; Issues pertaining to H.R. 8845 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Appropriations Act.

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

Matched citations: H.R. 8595

H.R. 8845119th Congress

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

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: TIBER CREEK GROUP

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Issues related to global health policy and funding; Issues related to H.R. 8595 - National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027; Issues pertaining to third party litigation funding; Issues pertaining to H.R. 8845 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Appropriations Act.

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

Matched citations: H.R. 8845

H.R. 2300118th Congress

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of State, Administration of Foreign Affairs, Office of Inspector General for fiscal year 2024.

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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S.3387 - Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023. H.R.2300 To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes. H.R.9817 Toxic Free Food Act of 2024. H.R.4958 The Grocery Reform and Safety (GRAS) Act. Proposals related to infant formula ingredients. Proposals related to access to infant formula. Proposals related to oral nutrition supplements usage in hospital care settings.

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.2300

H.R. 4958118th Congress

Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S.3387 - Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023. H.R.2300 To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes. H.R.9817 Toxic Free Food Act of 2024. H.R.4958 The Grocery Reform and Safety (GRAS) Act. Proposals related to infant formula ingredients. Proposals related to access to infant formula. Proposals related to oral nutrition supplements usage in hospital care settings.

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.4958

H.R. 9817118th Congress

Toxic Free Food Act of 2024

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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S.3387 - Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023. H.R.2300 To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes. H.R.9817 Toxic Free Food Act of 2024. H.R.4958 The Grocery Reform and Safety (GRAS) Act. Proposals related to infant formula ingredients. Proposals related to access to infant formula. Proposals related to oral nutrition supplements usage in hospital care settings.

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.9817

H.R. 3164119th Congress

Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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S.2426/H.R.3164 Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act. S.4118/H.R.7966 The Hospice Care Accountability, Reform and Enforcement Act of 2026. Proposals related to the advancement, testing and detection of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Proposals related to Department of Defense coverage of continuous glucose monitors. Proposals related to digital health technologies and innovations. Proposals related to medical device cybersecurity. Proposals related to colorectal cancer screening. Proposals to support updates to the Veteran colorectal cancer screening directive. Proposals regarding the creation of quality measures for colorectal cancer screening.

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.3164

H.R. 7966119th Congress

Hospice CARE Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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S.2426/H.R.3164 Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act. S.4118/H.R.7966 The Hospice Care Accountability, Reform and Enforcement Act of 2026. Proposals related to the advancement, testing and detection of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Proposals related to Department of Defense coverage of continuous glucose monitors. Proposals related to digital health technologies and innovations. Proposals related to medical device cybersecurity. Proposals related to colorectal cancer screening. Proposals to support updates to the Veteran colorectal cancer screening directive. Proposals regarding the creation of quality measures for colorectal cancer screening.

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.7966

S. 3387118th Congress

Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S.3387 - Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023. H.R.2300 To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes. H.R.9817 Toxic Free Food Act of 2024. H.R.4958 The Grocery Reform and Safety (GRAS) Act. Proposals related to infant formula ingredients. Proposals related to access to infant formula. Proposals related to oral nutrition supplements usage in hospital care settings.

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.3387

S. 2003119th Congress

Strengthening Benefit Plans Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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S.2003 The Strengthening Benefit Plans Act of 2025.

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.2003

S. 2426119th Congress

Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S.2426/H.R.3164 Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act. S.4118/H.R.7966 The Hospice Care Accountability, Reform and Enforcement Act of 2026. Proposals related to the advancement, testing and detection of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Proposals related to Department of Defense coverage of continuous glucose monitors. Proposals related to digital health technologies and innovations. Proposals related to medical device cybersecurity. Proposals related to colorectal cancer screening. Proposals to support updates to the Veteran colorectal cancer screening directive. Proposals regarding the creation of quality measures for colorectal cancer screening.

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.2426

S. 4118119th Congress

Hospice CARE Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S.2426/H.R.3164 Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act. S.4118/H.R.7966 The Hospice Care Accountability, Reform and Enforcement Act of 2026. Proposals related to the advancement, testing and detection of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Proposals related to Department of Defense coverage of continuous glucose monitors. Proposals related to digital health technologies and innovations. Proposals related to medical device cybersecurity. Proposals related to colorectal cancer screening. Proposals to support updates to the Veteran colorectal cancer screening directive. Proposals regarding the creation of quality measures for colorectal cancer screening.

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.4118

H.R. 2300119th Congress

To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes.

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: W STRATEGIES, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to infant formula access. Issues related to DMEPOS reimbursement by CMS. H.R.2300 - To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes.

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

Matched citations: H.R.2300

H.R. 8595119th Congress

Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: TIBER CREEK GROUP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to global health policy and funding; Issues related to H.R. 8595 - National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027.

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

Matched citations: H.R. 8595

H.R. 2300119th Congress

To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes.

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: MARSHALL & POPP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to infant formula, including H.R. 2300 - To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2300

H.R. 3512119th Congress

Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: MARSHALL & POPP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.3512 - Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R.3512

H.R. 4958118th Congress

Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S. 3387 - Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023. H.R. 9817 Toxic Free Food Act of 2024. H.R. 4958 The Grocery Reform and Safety (GRAS) Act. Proposals related to heavy metals in food.

Client expense: $1,410,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4958

H.R. 9817118th Congress

Toxic Free Food Act of 2024

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S. 3387 - Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023. H.R. 9817 Toxic Free Food Act of 2024. H.R. 4958 The Grocery Reform and Safety (GRAS) Act. Proposals related to heavy metals in food.

Client expense: $1,410,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 9817

Source: Senate LDA