American Farm Bureau Federation
Agriculture & Food · Registrant & Client
American Farm Bureau Federation reported $31.7 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 8 policy areas, with primary focus on Agriculture, Taxation, Environment/Superfund. This data is drawn from quarterly disclosure reports filed with the Secretary of the Senate under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. All lobbying disclosure data sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
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| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | American Farm Bureau Federation | GOVINSAGR+1 | 2 | $1.6M |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | American Farm Bureau Federation | TRDENV | 3 | $1.7M |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | American Farm Bureau Federation | LBRTAXENV+2 | 4 | $1.6M |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | American Farm Bureau Federation | LBRGOVIMM+1 | 2 | $1.8M |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | American Farm Bureau Federation | AGRINSGOV+1 | 3 | $1.7M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | American Farm Bureau Federation | ENVLBRIMM+1 | 4 | $1.8M |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | American Farm Bureau Federation | LBRGOVTRD+1 | 2 | $1.8M |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | American Farm Bureau Federation | INSTRDIMM+1 | 3 | $2.1M |
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 65/100 (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 6 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
American Farm Bureau Federation has contacted 10 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of the Treasury, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of Health & Human Services.
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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.