# APPLE INC. hires BELLWETHER GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC (Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Trade (domestic/foreign), Telecommunications)

**Score:** 60/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Client | APPLE INC. |
| Client description | Consumer electronics, software, and online services company. |
| Client state | DC |
| Lobbying firm | BELLWETHER GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC |
| Firm state | DC |
| Issue areas | Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Trade (domestic/foreign), Telecommunications |
| Specific matters disclosed | Policy and strategic advice related to tax, trade and technology-related issues. · Policy and strategic advice related to tax, trade and technology-related issues. · Policy and strategic advice related to tax, trade and technology-related issues. |
| Registered | 2026-09-16 |

## Why this score
- Lobbying on several issue areas.
- Specific matters disclosed.

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