Brown-Forman Corporation
Retail & Consumer Products · Lobbying Client
Brown-Forman Corporation reported $2.3 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 Beverage Industry, Taxation, 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 | Venable LLP | TAXBEVGOV+1 | 1 | $98K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Van Scoyoc Associates | BEVTRD | 1 | $117K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Podesta Group | TAXBEVGOV+1 | 1 | $109K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Steptoe & Johnson | BEVGOV | 1 | $109K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | GOVBEVTAX | 1 | $94K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Williams & Jensen | TAXGOVBEV | 1 | $102K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | TAXGOVTRD | 2 | $97K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Subject Matter | BEVTAXGOV | 2 | $87K |
Brown-Forman Corporation Lobbying FAQ
Brown-Forman Corporation has spent $2.3M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Brown-Forman Corporation lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Beverage Industry, Taxation, Trade, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Brown-Forman Corporation 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%).
Brown-Forman Corporation employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Brown-Forman Corporation has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Agriculture, Federal Trade 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.