Smiths Detection INC.

Threat detection and security screening technology

Based in DC

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AI Overview

With $200K in lobbying spend across 12 quarterly filings, Smiths Detection INC is an active lobbying client. Their lobbying covers 4 issue areas. Active from 2020 to 2022.

$200K
Total Spend
3
Years Active
1
Firms Hired
1
Lobbyists Deployed
4
Issues Lobbied

Spending Trend

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YearLobbying Spend
2020$70K
2021$80K
2022$50K

Issues Lobbied

DefenseBudget/AppropriationsComputer IndustryHomeland Security

Lobbying Firms

Play-book Policy LLC

Lobbyists

Dena Graziano

Government Agencies Targeted

These are the government entities that Smiths Detection INC. disclosed contacting in their lobbying filings.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSENATE
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What They Lobby About

These are actual descriptions from their quarterly lobbying disclosure filings, summarizing what they lobbied Congress and federal agencies about.Issue areas: Defense, Budget/Appropriations, Computer Industry, Homeland Security

Issues regarding threat detection and security screening technology including appropriations.

FY21 Senate/House Homeland Security Appropriations Bill

FY21 House National Defense Authorization Act

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Data Sources: Senate LDA Filings

Last updated: February 2026

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