American Farm Bureau Federation
Agriculture & Food · Registrant & Client
American Farm Bureau Federation's Federal Lobbying Record
American Farm Bureau Federation's disclosed federal lobbying spend of $31.7M places it among the top-tier spenders tracked here — organizations that put real, recurring dollars behind their federal advocacy. Spending at this level usually involves a dedicated in-house team, multiple outside firms, and steady quarterly filings rather than one-off campaigns tied to a single bill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, American Farm Bureau Federation's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed meaningfully — from $5.6M in 2020 to $6.5M in 2024, a change of +16%. Step-changes of this size often coincide with major bills moving through Congress, regulatory rulemakings affecting the organization's industry, or a leadership change in the relevant committee.
American Farm Bureau Federation's disclosed lobbying covers 8 general issue areas — a moderate footprint. Filers in this range tend to engage on a coherent cluster of related topics rather than spreading effort across the federal agenda.
5 of 21 lobbyists reported by American Farm Bureau Federation (24%) disclose prior federal government service — a small minority of the named bench.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Ashley C. Turner (Former Professional Staff Member, Senate Appropriations Committee); Kevin D. Hill (Former Senior Policy Advisor, CMS); Susan F. Hirschmann (Former Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senate). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Agriculture & Food sector, American Farm Bureau Federation ranks #1 of 20 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is American Farm Bureau Federation at $31.7M; the sector average is $5.4M. American Farm Bureau Federation's $31.7M sits 483% above the sector average.
American Farm Bureau Federation's LobbySpend Influence Score of 64/100 (grade B) reflects significant federal lobbying reach. The score blends disclosed total spend, issue breadth, and revolving-door connections — lobbyists with prior federal government service. A B-grade typically means the organization is well above average on at least two of those three signals, with sustained activity over multiple years rather than a one-off spike.
Every figure above is sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings submitted under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. Per-issue dollar splits and covered-position flags are filer-reported and may be amended after initial submission.
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Annual Lobbying Spend
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| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | American Farm Bureau Federation | TAXENVTRD+1 | 4 | $1.4M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | American Farm Bureau Federation | IMMTAXTRD+1 | 2 | $1.6M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | American Farm Bureau Federation | TRDLBRAGR | 3 | $1.7M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | American Farm Bureau Federation | AGRTAX | 2 | $1.9M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | American Farm Bureau Federation | ENVTRDTAX+2 | 4 | $1.6M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | American Farm Bureau Federation | GOVINSIMM+1 | 1 | $1.7M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | American Farm Bureau Federation | TAXENVLBR+1 | 3 | $1.9M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | American Farm Bureau Federation | IMMTRD | 3 | $1.6M |
American Farm Bureau Federation Lobbying FAQ
American Farm Bureau Federation has spent $31.7M on federal lobbying across 8 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
American Farm Bureau Federation lobbies on 8 policy issues, including Agriculture, Taxation, Environment/Superfund, Trade. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
American Farm Bureau Federation has an Influence Score of 64/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
American Farm Bureau Federation employs 21 registered lobbyists, of whom 5 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
American Farm Bureau Federation has contacted 9 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Energy, Dept of Labor, Dept of the Interior.
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.