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Merck & Co., Inc.: Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded) records
Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded): 256 records from the U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov), from 2021 to 2026; 242 of them list an amount, $66,366,000 in all. Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded): 3 records from the Federal Election Commission, from 2022 to 2026; the amounts total $3,054,500. Outcomes as recorded: $1,063,500.00 to federal candidates' committees (2025-2026) (1), $1,054,500.00 to federal candidates' committees (2023-2024) (1), $936,500.00 to federal candidates' committees (2021-2022) (1).
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| Date | Agency | What the agency recorded | Amount or outcome | Record | Retrieved | Matched | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: AVENUE SOLUTIONS reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO. INC. in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM; bills named: H.R. 4299 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO INC in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues DEF, HCR, MMM, PHA, TAX, TRD | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: MERCK & CO, INC. reported $2,390,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for MERCK & CO INC in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues ANI, HCR, MMM; bills named: S. 2076 | $2,390,000 · $2,390,000.00 (expenses) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TARPLIN, DOWNS & YOUNG, LLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues BUD, HCR, MMM | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 19, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC reported $70,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO. INC. in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM, TAX, TRD; bills named: H.R. 1492, H.R. 1 | $70,000 · $70,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 19, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TODD STRATEGY GROUP reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC. in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 19, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: W STRATEGIES, LLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC. in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues MMM | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 19, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TIBER CREEK GROUP reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM, TRD; bills named: H.R. 4299, H.R. 8857, H.R. 10628, S. 5571 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 18, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: BALLARD PARTNERS reported $80,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report (No Activity)) | $80,000 · $80,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name (alias) | Report an error |
| Oct 17, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC reported $40,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC. in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues CPT, HCR, MMM, TAX, TRD; bills named: H.R. 8800, S. 4784, S. 891 | $40,000 · $40,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 16, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: THE WASHINGTON TAX & PUBLIC POLICY GROUP reported $10,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues TAX | $10,000 · $10,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Federal Election Commission | FEC: MERCK & CO., INC., EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MERCK PAC) (committee C00097485; connected organization MERCK & CO., INC.) reported $1,063,500.00 in contributions to federal candidates' committees in the 2025-2026 cycle, reports through 2026-10-14 | $1,063,500 · $1,063,500.00 to federal candidates' committees (2025-2026) | Source record | Oct 27, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TARPLIN, DOWNS & YOUNG, LLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues BUD, HCR, MMM | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TODD STRATEGY GROUP reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC. in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM; bills named: S. 864 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: MERCK & CO, INC. reported $2,270,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for MERCK & CO INC in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues ANI, HCR, MMM, TAX; bills named: S. 1339, S. 2076 | $2,270,000 · $2,270,000.00 (expenses) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: AVENUE SOLUTIONS reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO. INC. in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM; bills named: H.R. 4299 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC reported $70,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO. INC. in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM, TAX, TRD; bills named: H.R. 1492, H.R. 1 | $70,000 · $70,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO INC in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM, PHA, TAX, TRD; bills named: H.R. 1 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: W STRATEGIES, LLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC. in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues MMM | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 19, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TIBER CREEK GROUP reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM, TRD; bills named: H.R. 4299, H.R. 8857 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 17, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC reported $40,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC. in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues CPT, HCR, MMM, TAX, TRD; bills named: H.R. 8800, S. 4784, S. 891, H.R. 1 | $40,000 · $40,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jul 17, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: BALLARD PARTNERS reported $80,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report (No Activity)) | $80,000 · $80,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name (alias) | Report an error |
| Apr 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC reported $70,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO. INC. in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM, TAX, TRD; bills named: H.R. 1492, H.R. 1 | $70,000 · $70,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Apr 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TARPLIN, DOWNS & YOUNG, LLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report); issues BUD, HCR, MMM | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Apr 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: AVENUE SOLUTIONS reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO. INC. in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Apr 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO INC in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM, PHA, TAX, TRD; bills named: H.R. 1 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Apr 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TODD STRATEGY GROUP reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC. in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM; bills named: S. 864 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Apr 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC reported $40,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC. in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report); issues CPT, HCR, MMM, TAX, TRD; bills named: S. 891, H.R. 1 | $40,000 · $40,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Apr 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: MERCK & CO, INC. reported $4,150,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for MERCK & CO INC in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report); issues ANI, HCR, MMM, TAX; bills named: S. 1339, S. 2076 | $4,150,000 · $4,150,000.00 (expenses) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Apr 18, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: W STRATEGIES, LLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC. in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report); issues MMM | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Apr 18, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TIBER CREEK GROUP reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM, TRD; bills named: H.R. 4299 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Apr 16, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: BALLARD PARTNERS reported $80,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report (No Activity)) | $80,000 · $80,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name (alias) | Report an error |
| Jan 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: W STRATEGIES, LLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC. in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report); issues MMM | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jan 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TIBER CREEK GROUP reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM, TRD; bills named: H.R. 4299 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jan 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TODD STRATEGY GROUP reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC. in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM; bills named: S. 864 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jan 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: AVENUE SOLUTIONS reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO. INC. in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jan 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO. INC. in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM, TAX, TRD; bills named: H.R. 946, S. 1862, H.R. 1492, H.R. 1 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jan 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: MERCK & CO, INC. reported $1,930,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for MERCK & CO INC in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report); issues ANI, HCR, MMM, TAX; bills named: S. 1339, S. 2076 | $1,930,000 · $1,930,000.00 (expenses) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jan 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TARPLIN, DOWNS & YOUNG, LLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report); issues BUD, HCR, MMM | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jan 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO INC in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM, PHA, TAX, TRD; bills named: H.R. 1 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jan 20, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC reported $40,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC. in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report); issues CPT, HCR, MMM, TAX, TRD; bills named: S. 2296, H.R. 3838, S. 891, H.R. 1 | $40,000 · $40,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Jan 14, 2026 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: BALLARD PARTNERS reported $80,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report (No Activity)) | $80,000 · $80,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name (alias) | Report an error |
| Oct 20, 2025 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TODD STRATEGY GROUP reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC. in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2025 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM; bills named: S. 864 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 20, 2025 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: MERCK & CO, INC. reported $1,520,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for MERCK & CO INC in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2025 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues ANI, HCR, MMM, TAX; bills named: H.R. 1, S. 1339, S. 2076, S. 1163 | $1,520,000 · $1,520,000.00 (expenses) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 20, 2025 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: AVENUE SOLUTIONS reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO. INC. in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2025 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 20, 2025 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: W STRATEGIES, LLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC. in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2025 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues MMM; bills named: H.R. 1492 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 20, 2025 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: HARBINGER STRATEGIES, LLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC. in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2025 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues TAX | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 20, 2025 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO INC in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2025 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM, PHA, TAX, TRD; bills named: H.R. 1 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 20, 2025 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TARPLIN, DOWNS & YOUNG, LLC reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2025 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues BUD, HCR, MMM | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
| Oct 19, 2025 | U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) | LDA: TIBER CREEK GROUP reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for MERCK & CO., INC in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2025 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues HCR, MMM, TRD; bills named: H.R. 4299 | $50,000 · $50,000.00 (income) | Source record | Oct 25, 2026 | matched by name | Report an error |
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