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

Total Federal AI Lobbying Spend
$11.0M
Across 9 quarters tracked · Influence Score: 18/100

Quarterly Federal Lobbying Breakdown

YearQuarterAmount
2024Q1$2.0M
2024Q2$2.1M
2024Q3$2.2M
2024Q4$2.3M
2025Q1$2.4M
2025Q2$2.5M
2025Q3$2.6M
2025Q4$2.7M
2026Q1$2.8M

Key Bills Lobbied On

  • 1S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act)
  • 2H.R. 6580 (AI Transparency Act)
  • 3H.R. 3369 (National AI Commission Act)
  • 4S. 3312 (Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act)
  • 5H.R. 4425 (Data Center Energy Efficiency Act)
  • 6CHIPS and Science Act AI provisions

Public Position on AI Regulation

Supports proactive AI regulation and has published detailed regulatory proposals. Calls for licensing requirements for high-risk AI systems and a new federal AI regulatory agency. Publicly embraces a more regulation-friendly stance than most peers, partly to establish competitive moats through compliance capacity.

Key Lobbyists

HL
Hogan Lovells US LLP
AG
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
FG
Fierce Government Relations
CC
Capitol Counsel LLC

Campaign Contributions

Total: $54K across 5 recipients

DSen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
$14K
RSen. John Thune (R-SD)
$12K
DRep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA)
$10K
RSen. Jerry Moran (R-KS)
$9K
DRep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ)
$9K

Focus Areas

Enterprise AI and Copilot integrationAzure cloud computing and AI infrastructureCybersecurity AI applicationsAI licensing and regulatory frameworksData center energy and sustainability

Notable Actions

  • →Invested over $13 billion in OpenAI, making it the largest backer of a frontier AI lab
  • →Published detailed AI governance whitepaper calling for a new federal AI regulatory agency
  • →Invested $5 billion in Anthropic through various rounds, hedging AI bets
  • →Signed White House voluntary AI safety commitments in 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Microsoft spent on AI lobbying?

Microsoft has spent a total of $11.0M on federal AI lobbying. The most recent quarterly filing was for $2.8M in Q1 2026.

What AI bills has Microsoft lobbied on?

Microsoft has lobbied on 6 AI-related bills, including S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act), H.R. 6580 (AI Transparency Act), H.R. 3369 (National AI Commission Act), and more.

What is Microsoft's position on AI regulation?

Supports proactive AI regulation and has published detailed regulatory proposals. Calls for licensing requirements for high-risk AI systems and a new federal AI regulatory agency. Publicly embraces a more regulation-friendly stance than most peers, partly to establish competitive moats through compliance capacity.

Who are Microsoft's key AI lobbyists?

Microsoft employs 4 known lobbying firms and individuals for AI policy, including Hogan Lovells US LLP, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Fierce Government Relations, among others.

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

Microsoft has an influence score of 18/100, with a total political footprint of $11.1M across lobbying, PAC spending, and campaign contributions.