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Databricks AI Lobbying: How Much They Spend and What They Want

Total Federal AI Lobbying Spend
$1.2M
Across 9 quarters tracked · Influence Score: 2/100

Quarterly Federal Lobbying Breakdown

YearQuarterAmount
2024Q1$80K
2024Q2$100K
2024Q3$120K
2024Q4$140K
2025Q1$180K
2025Q2$220K
2025Q3$280K
2025Q4$380K
2026Q1$500K

Key Bills Lobbied On

  • 1S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act)
  • 2H.R. 6580 (AI Transparency Act)
  • 3American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA)

Public Position on AI Regulation

Supports open-source AI development and opposes regulation that would disadvantage open-source models relative to proprietary ones. Advocates for enterprise AI governance standards and data portability requirements. Favors regulation focused on AI applications rather than foundation models themselves.

Key Lobbyists

IL
Invariant LLC
BH
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Campaign Contributions

Total: $9K across 3 recipients

DSen. Mark Warner (D-VA)
$4K
RSen. Todd Young (R-IN)
$3K
DRep. Ro Khanna (D-CA)
$3K

Focus Areas

Enterprise AI governanceOpen-source AI models and policyData portability and interoperabilityAI data privacy compliance

Notable Actions

  • →Released DBRX as open-source, positioning as alternative to proprietary foundation models
  • →Joined industry coalition advocating for application-level rather than model-level AI regulation
  • →Rapidly scaled lobbying operations as enterprise AI regulation advanced in Congress
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Databricks spent on AI lobbying?

Databricks has spent a total of $1.2M on federal AI lobbying. The most recent quarterly filing was for $500K in Q1 2026.

What AI bills has Databricks lobbied on?

Databricks has lobbied on 3 AI-related bills, including S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act), H.R. 6580 (AI Transparency Act), American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA).

What is Databricks's position on AI regulation?

Supports open-source AI development and opposes regulation that would disadvantage open-source models relative to proprietary ones. Advocates for enterprise AI governance standards and data portability requirements. Favors regulation focused on AI applications rather than foundation models themselves.

Who are Databricks's key AI lobbyists?

Databricks employs 2 known lobbying firms and individuals for AI policy, including Invariant LLC, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck.

How does Databricks's lobbying compare to other AI companies?

Databricks has an influence score of 2/100, with a total political footprint of $1.2M across lobbying, PAC spending, and campaign contributions.