Costco Wholesale
Retail & Consumer Products · Lobbying Client
Costco Wholesale reported $4.7 million in federal lobbying expenditures as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 4 policy areas, with primary focus on Taxation, Labor/Workplace, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | BGR Group LLP | TRDTAXGOV | 2 | $206K |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | BGR Group LLP | LBRGOVTAX | 2 | $175K |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | Holland & Knight LLP | LBRGOV | 2 | $181K |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | Holland & Knight LLP | TRDGOV | 1 | $197K |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | Holland & Knight LLP | TAXLBRTRD | 1 | $181K |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | K&L Gates LLP | LBRTAXGOV+1 | 1 | $269K |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | Covington & Burling LLP | GOVTRDTAX | 1 | $184K |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | Squire Patton Boggs LLP | LBRTAXGOV | 1 | $158K |
Costco Wholesale Lobbying FAQ
Costco Wholesale has spent $4.7M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Costco Wholesale lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Taxation, Labor/Workplace, Trade, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Costco Wholesale has an Influence Score of 61/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Costco Wholesale employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Costco Wholesale has contacted 5 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Securities & Exchange Commission, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Health & Human Services.
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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.