Lobbying disclosures · Lobbying report
IONQ: third_quarter 2026 lobbying report
H.R.9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 - Issues related to quantum computing. H.R. 8462/S.3597 - National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 - all provisions; S.5313 - Quantum-GUARD Act of 2026 - all provisions. H.R.9495 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 - Issues related to quantum computing; H.R.9022 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027.
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- Oct 17, 2026, 9:38 AM EDT
- Event / period date
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- Collected
- Nov 11, 2026, 5:27 AM EST
Why this is connected
Exact legal-name match: IonQ, Inc. (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1824920/).
Reported lobbying amounts
Income: $80,000.00
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- Apr 14, 2026$1K–$15K
Rep. W. Gregory Steube (R-FL-17)
$1K–$15K · Traded Mar 18, 2026 · disclosed Apr 14, 2026 · Spouse
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