Campbell Soup Company
Agriculture & Food · Lobbying Client
Campbell Soup Company's Federal Lobbying Record
Campbell Soup Company's $2.2M 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, Campbell Soup Company's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed modestly — from $380K in 2020 to $417K in 2024, a change of +10%. 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.
Campbell Soup Company's disclosed lobbying focuses on a narrow 3-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 2 lobbyists reported by Campbell Soup Company (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 Robert J. McNamara (Former Special Assistant, National Security Council). 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, Campbell Soup Company ranks #16 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. Campbell Soup Company's $2.2M sits 59% below the sector average.
Campbell Soup Company's LobbySpend Influence Score of 55/100 (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 | Holland & Knight | FOOTAXGOV | 2 | $123K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | FOOTAX | 1 | $113K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Capitol Counsel | GOVFOO | 2 | $118K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Podesta Group | TAXFOO | 1 | $124K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Podesta Group | GOVTAX | 2 | $127K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Cornerstone Government Affairs | FOOTAX | 2 | $104K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Arnold & Porter | FOOTAX | 2 | $126K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Venable LLP | FOOTAX | 1 | $149K |
Campbell Soup Company Lobbying FAQ
Campbell Soup Company has spent $2.2M on federal lobbying across 3 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Campbell Soup Company lobbies on 3 policy issues, including Food Industry, Taxation, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Campbell Soup Company has an Influence Score of 55/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Campbell Soup Company employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Campbell Soup Company has contacted 5 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Dept of Justice.
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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.