Conagra Brands's Federal Lobbying Record
Conagra Brands's $2.8M 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, Conagra Brands's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $552K in 2020 to $501K in 2024, a change of -9%. 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.
Conagra Brands'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 Conagra Brands (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 Sally A. Painter (Former Counsel, Senate Commerce Committee). 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, Conagra Brands ranks #14 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. Conagra Brands's $2.8M sits 49% below the sector average.
Conagra Brands'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
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Jones Day | TAXAGRFOO+1 | 2 | $125K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | TAXFOO | 1 | $105K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Williams & Jensen | FOOGOVTAX+1 | 1 | $106K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Invariant LLC | GOVFOOAGR | 2 | $129K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Hogan Lovells | TAXFOOGOV+1 | 1 | $146K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Arnold & Porter | TAXFOOGOV | 2 | $107K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Squire Patton Boggs | AGRGOVFOO+1 | 2 | $107K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Subject Matter | GOVFOOTAX | 1 | $108K |
Conagra Brands Lobbying FAQ
Conagra Brands has spent $2.8M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Conagra Brands lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Food Industry, Taxation, Agriculture, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Conagra Brands 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%).
Conagra Brands employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Conagra Brands has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including U.S. Senate, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Transportation.
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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.