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VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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Lobbying Spend

$1.2M

Filings

Firms Hired

Active Period

2020–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$160,000	3	1
2025	$140,000	4	1
2024	$260,000	4	1
2023	$180,000	4	1
2022	$210,000	4	1
2021	$170,000	4	1
2020	$120,000	5	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)	$1,240,000	28

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	26
SENATE	26

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Defense	Defense	27
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	24
Education	Education	12
Sports/Athletics	Sports/Athletics	12
Transportation	Transportation	5
Science/Technology	Science/Technology	3
Agriculture	Agriculture	2
Economics/Economic Development	Economics/Economic Development	2

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 8646119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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H.R.8646 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R.9260 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R.9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

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

Matched citations: H.R.8646

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

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

Matched citations: H.R.8800

H.R. 9260119th Congress

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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H.R.8646 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R.9260 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R.9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

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

Matched citations: H.R.9260

H.R. 9495119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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H.R.8646 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R.9260 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R.9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

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

Matched citations: H.R.9495

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S. 4668119th Congress

Protect College Sports Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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S.4668 - Protect College Sports Act of 2026 S.5187 - PHD Talent Act of 2026

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

Matched citations: S.4668

S. 5187119th Congress

PHD Talent Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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S.4668 - Protect College Sports Act of 2026 S.5187 - PHD Talent Act of 2026

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

Matched citations: S.5187

H.R. 7567119th Congress

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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"The Farm Bill", H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

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

Matched citations: H.R.7567

H.R. 8646119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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H.R.8646 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R.8845 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R.9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

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

Matched citations: H.R.8646

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

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

Matched citations: H.R.8800

H.R. 8845119th Congress

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

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.8646 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R.8845 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R.9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

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

Matched citations: H.R.8845

H.R. 9495119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R.8646 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R.8845 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R.9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

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

Matched citations: H.R.9495

S. 4668119th Congress

Protect College Sports Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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Protect College Sports Act of 2026 - (S.4668 - 119th Congress)

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

Matched citations: S.4668

H.R. 4016119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2256 - 119th Congress) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4016 - 119th Congress) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2354 - 119th Congress) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 5304 - 119th Congress) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4553 - 119th Congress) Indirect Costs / Facilities and Administrative Costs

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4016

H.R. 4312119th Congress

SCORE Act

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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SCORE Act - Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act (H.R.4312 - 119th Congress)

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.4312

H.R. 4553119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2256 - 119th Congress) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4016 - 119th Congress) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2354 - 119th Congress) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 5304 - 119th Congress) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4553 - 119th Congress) Indirect Costs / Facilities and Administrative Costs

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4553

H.R. 5304119th Congress

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2256 - 119th Congress) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4016 - 119th Congress) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2354 - 119th Congress) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 5304 - 119th Congress) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4553 - 119th Congress) Indirect Costs / Facilities and Administrative Costs

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 5304

S. 2256119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2256 - 119th Congress) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4016 - 119th Congress) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2354 - 119th Congress) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 5304 - 119th Congress) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4553 - 119th Congress) Indirect Costs / Facilities and Administrative Costs

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 2256

S. 2296119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (S.2296 - 119th Congress)

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.2296

S. 2354119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2256 - 119th Congress) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4016 - 119th Congress) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2354 - 119th Congress) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 5304 - 119th Congress) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4553 - 119th Congress) Indirect Costs / Facilities and Administrative Costs

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 2354

S. 4046119th Congress

Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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S.4046 - Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.4046

H.R. 4016119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2256 - 119th Congress) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4016 - 119th Congress) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2354 - 119th Congress) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 5304 - 119th Congress) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4553 - 119th Congress)

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4016

H.R. 4312119th Congress

SCORE Act

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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SCORE Act - Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act (H.R.4312 - 119th Congress)

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.4312

H.R. 4553119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2256 - 119th Congress) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4016 - 119th Congress) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2354 - 119th Congress) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 5304 - 119th Congress) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4553 - 119th Congress)

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4553

H.R. 5304119th Congress

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2256 - 119th Congress) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4016 - 119th Congress) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2354 - 119th Congress) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 5304 - 119th Congress) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4553 - 119th Congress)

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 5304

S. 2256119th Congress

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2256 - 119th Congress) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4016 - 119th Congress) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2354 - 119th Congress) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 5304 - 119th Congress) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4553 - 119th Congress)

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 2256

Source: Senate LDA