Colgate-Palmolive
Retail & Consumer Products · Lobbying Client
Colgate-Palmolive's Federal Lobbying Record
Colgate-Palmolive's $2.6M 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, Colgate-Palmolive's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $488K at the start versus $504K at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
Colgate-Palmolive'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 2 lobbyists reported by Colgate-Palmolive (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 Joshua C. Robinson (Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Retail & Consumer Products sector, Colgate-Palmolive ranks #26 of 40 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Walmart Inc at $23.2M; the sector average is $4.9M. Colgate-Palmolive's $2.6M sits 48% below the sector average.
Colgate-Palmolive's LobbySpend Influence Score of 58/100 (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 | Podesta Group | TRDCSPGOV+1 | 1 | $119K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | BGR Group | GOVTAXCSP | 1 | $112K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Squire Patton Boggs | CSPTAX | 2 | $101K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Mehlman Consulting | TRDCSPGOV | 2 | $123K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Fierce Government Relations | CSPTAXGOV+1 | 1 | $150K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | CSPTAXTRD+1 | 1 | $157K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Covington & Burling | GOVTRD | 2 | $115K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | BGR Group | TAXGOVCSP | 2 | $108K |
Colgate-Palmolive Lobbying FAQ
Colgate-Palmolive has spent $2.6M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Colgate-Palmolive lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Consumer Issues/Safety, Taxation, Trade, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Colgate-Palmolive 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%).
Colgate-Palmolive employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Colgate-Palmolive has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Office of Management & Budget, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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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.