BASF Corporation's Federal Lobbying Record
BASF Corporation's $6.5M in disclosed federal lobbying puts it in the mid-tier of registered filers. Spending in the seven-figure range is common for established trade groups, mid-size corporations, and advocacy organizations that maintain a steady but not aggressive presence on Capitol Hill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, BASF Corporation's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $1.4M in 2020 to $1.2M 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.
BASF Corporation's disclosed lobbying focuses on a narrow 4-issue footprint. A focused issue list usually means the organization concentrates its federal engagement on a small set of bills or rulemakings directly relevant to its core business.
2 of 4 lobbyists reported by BASF Corporation (50%) disclose prior federal government service — a high revolving-door share. The LDA cover sheet flags any "covered position" the lobbyist held in the executive branch, Congress, or a senior staff role within the past two years.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Sandra J. Roberts (Former Deputy Director, OMB); Margaret M. Taylor (Former Senior Policy Advisor, CMS). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Manufacturing sector, BASF Corporation ranks #8 of 21 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is American Chemistry Council at $40.1M; the sector average is $7.6M. BASF Corporation's $6.5M sits 15% below the sector average.
BASF Corporation's LobbySpend Influence Score of 60/100 (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
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | CHMENV | 4 | $276K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Van Scoyoc Associates | GOVAGR | 1 | $351K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | CHMGOVAGR | 1 | $294K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | CHMENVGOV+1 | 1 | $320K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | S-3 Group | GOVCHM | 3 | $257K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | AGRGOVCHM | 3 | $262K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Squire Patton Boggs | CHMGOVAGR+1 | 2 | $324K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Covington & Burling | ENVAGRCHM+1 | 1 | $326K |
BASF Corporation Lobbying FAQ
BASF Corporation has spent $6.5M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
BASF Corporation lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Chemical Industry, Agriculture, Environment/Superfund, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
BASF Corporation has an Influence Score of 60/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
BASF Corporation employs 4 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
BASF Corporation has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dept of Defense, Federal Communications Commission.
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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.