Best Buy Co
Retail & Consumer Products · Lobbying Client
Best Buy Co reported $2.7 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 4 policy areas, with primary focus on Taxation, Computer Industry, Trade. 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.
Annual Lobbying Spend
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Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Jones Day | GOVCPITAX+1 | 2 | $125K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Podesta Group | CPITAX | 2 | $126K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | CPIGOV | 1 | $120K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Fierce Government Relations | TAXCPI | 2 | $130K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Covington & Burling | GOVTAXCPI+1 | 2 | $141K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Steptoe & Johnson | TRDTAXGOV+1 | 1 | $124K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | DLA Piper | CPITRDGOV | 2 | $139K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Capitol Counsel | TAXCPIGOV+1 | 2 | $109K |
Best Buy Co Lobbying FAQ
Best Buy Co has spent $2.7M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Best Buy Co lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Taxation, Computer Industry, Trade, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Best Buy Co has an Influence Score of 58/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Best Buy Co employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Best Buy Co has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Energy, U.S. House of Representatives, Federal Aviation Administration.
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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.