Bunge Limited's Federal Lobbying Record
Bunge Limited's $4.2M 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, Bunge Limited's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $910K at the start versus $912K at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
Bunge Limited'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.
1 of 3 lobbyists reported by Bunge Limited (33%) disclose prior federal government service. That share is common at established government affairs operations that explicitly hire from agency and committee staff.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Steven J. Elmendorf (Former Deputy Director, OMB). 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, Bunge Limited ranks #8 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. Bunge Limited's $4.2M sits 22% below the sector average.
Bunge Limited's LobbySpend Influence Score of 53/100 (grade C) is the most common grade in the index — it covers organizations with established but moderate federal advocacy programs. The score combines disclosed total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving-door connections (30%). A C-grade is typical of mid-size corporations and trade associations with steady quarterly filings on a focused issue set.
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 | Jones Day | FOOGOVTRD | 1 | $258K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Holland & Knight | AGRTRD | 2 | $197K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Stewart & Stewart | GOVTRD | 2 | $194K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Arnold & Porter | GOVTRDFOO | 3 | $199K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Steptoe & Johnson | AGRFOOGOV+1 | 3 | $254K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Williams & Jensen | AGRTRD | 1 | $234K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Podesta Group | TRDAGRFOO | 3 | $217K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Invariant LLC | AGRTRD | 3 | $249K |
Bunge Limited Lobbying FAQ
Bunge Limited has spent $4.2M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Bunge Limited lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Agriculture, Trade, Food Industry, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Bunge Limited has an Influence Score of 53/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Bunge Limited employs 3 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Bunge Limited has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Defense, Dept of State.
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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.