Costco Wholesale
Retail & Consumer Products · Lobbying Client
Costco Wholesale reported $4.6 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Prime Policy Group | GOVTRD | 3 | $291K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | BGR Group | LBRTRDTAX | 2 | $247K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Podesta Group | LBRGOV | 2 | $264K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Tarplin, Downs & Young | LBRTRD | 1 | $294K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | BGR Group | TRDLBRTAX | 1 | $274K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Cornerstone Government Affairs | GOVLBR | 1 | $241K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Arnold & Porter | GOVTRDLBR+1 | 2 | $252K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Cassidy & Associates | GOVTAX | 2 | $209K |
Costco Wholesale Lobbying FAQ
Costco Wholesale has spent $4.6M 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 53/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Costco Wholesale employs 3 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Costco Wholesale has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Education, White House Office.
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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.