Cross-Dataset Intelligence
The power of connecting the dots — unique to OpenLobby because we connect 5 datasets
AI Overview
This tool reveals the hidden web connecting lobbying money to government contracts. When a company spends $1M lobbying and receives $1B in federal contracts, that's a 1,000x return on investment. The cross-reference shows which companies are playing this game most effectively — and which government agencies are most influenced by lobbying pressure.
🔗 Cross-Referenced With
💰 Follow the Money — Lobbying → Contracts
Companies that lobby and receive government contracts, ranked by return on investment
| Company | Lobbying Spend | → | Contracts Received | ROI |
|---|
Pharma Lobbying × Medicare Spending
The pharmaceutical industry spends millions lobbying on healthcare policy while receiving billions in government contracts and Medicare payments.
MCKESSON CORPORATION
Top pharmaceutical distributor lobbies on Medicare reimbursement while receiving $11.8B+ in federal contracts — the highest ROI in our dataset.
PFIZER INC.
One of the most active pharmaceutical lobbyists, with filings spanning healthcare, trade, tax, and defense issues across multiple lobbying entities.
Defense Lobbying × Pentagon Contracts
Defense contractors are among the highest-ROI lobbyists, turning modest lobbying investments into billions in Pentagon contracts.
RTX CORPORATION
Formerly Raytheon, received $7.3B in Pentagon contracts while spending $2.2M on defense lobbying — a 3,250x return on investment.
GENERAL DYNAMICS
Active across multiple lobbying registrations, focusing exclusively on defense and budget appropriations issues.
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED
Navy shipbuilder with $4.4B in contracts and a 2,174x lobbying ROI — the third highest in our database.
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC.
Federal consulting giant spanning cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense, with lobbying across 11 different issue areas.
DOGE Targets × Industry Lobbying
Federal contractors targeted for efficiency reviews also maintain significant lobbying operations to protect their government business.
ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC
Major federal IT contractor lobbying across 13 issue areas including government operations — a prime target for efficiency reviews.
LEIDOS, INC.
Defense and IT services firm with extensive government contracts and revolving-door lobbyists from congressional committees.
About This Analysis
Cross-reference data combines lobbying disclosure filings from the Senate Office of Public Records with federal contract data from USASpending.gov. ROI is calculated as total contract value divided by total lobbying spend. Correlation does not imply causation — many factors influence government contracting decisions beyond lobbying activity. Data covers 2018–2025.