Amazon AI Lobbying: How Much They Spend and What They Want
Quarterly Federal Lobbying Breakdown
| Year | Quarter | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Q1 | $3.2M |
| 2024 | Q2 | $3.4M |
| 2024 | Q3 | $3.5M |
| 2024 | Q4 | $3.7M |
| 2025 | Q1 | $3.9M |
| 2025 | Q2 | $4.0M |
| 2025 | Q3 | $4.1M |
| 2025 | Q4 | $4.2M |
| 2026 | Q1 | $4.4M |
Key Bills Lobbied On
- 1S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act)
- 2H.R. 6580 (AI Transparency Act)
- 3H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - data center provisions)
- 4S. 1321 (Facial Recognition Technology Warrant Act)
- 5H.R. 3369 (National AI Commission Act)
Public Position on AI Regulation
Supports a moderate, industry-friendly approach to AI regulation. Favors voluntary commitments and sector-specific rules over broad horizontal regulation. Emphasizes the economic benefits of cloud AI services while acknowledging the need for guardrails around high-risk uses like facial recognition.
Key Lobbyists
Campaign Contributions
Total: $38K across 4 recipients
Focus Areas
Notable Actions
- →Implemented voluntary one-year moratorium on police use of Rekognition facial recognition in 2020, later extended indefinitely
- →Invested $4 billion in Anthropic, deepening AWS's AI partnership ecosystem
- →Lobbied for favorable data center permitting provisions in infrastructure legislation
- →Signed White House voluntary AI safety commitments in 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How much has Amazon spent on AI lobbying?
Amazon has spent a total of $18.0M on federal AI lobbying. The most recent quarterly filing was for $4.4M in Q1 2026.
What AI bills has Amazon lobbied on?
Amazon has lobbied on 5 AI-related bills, including S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act), H.R. 6580 (AI Transparency Act), H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - data center provisions), and more.
What is Amazon's position on AI regulation?
Supports a moderate, industry-friendly approach to AI regulation. Favors voluntary commitments and sector-specific rules over broad horizontal regulation. Emphasizes the economic benefits of cloud AI services while acknowledging the need for guardrails around high-risk uses like facial recognition.
Who are Amazon's key AI lobbyists?
Amazon employs 4 known lobbying firms and individuals for AI policy, including Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Holland & Knight LLP, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, among others.
How does Amazon's lobbying compare to other AI companies?
Amazon has an influence score of 29/100, with a total political footprint of $18.0M across lobbying, PAC spending, and campaign contributions.