Distilled Spirits Council
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
Distilled Spirits Council's Federal Lobbying Record
Distilled Spirits Council's $3.5M 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, Distilled Spirits Council's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $660K at the start versus $690K at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
Distilled Spirits Council'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.
Of the 2 lobbyists named in Distilled Spirits Council's recent filings, none disclose prior federal government service. The "revolving door" indicator captures only positions explicitly reported on the LDA cover sheet, so the figure can understate ties to former officials.
Within the Trade Association sector, Distilled Spirits Council ranks #60 of 114 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is US Chamber of Commerce at $387.8M; the sector average is $9.5M. Distilled Spirits Council's $3.5M sits 63% below the sector average.
Distilled Spirits Council's LobbySpend Influence Score of 41/100 (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 | Distilled Spirits Council | TAXTRDGOV+1 | 2 | $151K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Distilled Spirits Council | BEVTAXGOV+1 | 2 | $147K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Distilled Spirits Council | TRDTAX | 2 | $206K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Distilled Spirits Council | TAXTRDGOV | 2 | $166K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Distilled Spirits Council | TAXGOVBEV | 2 | $157K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Distilled Spirits Council | TAXGOV | 1 | $175K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Distilled Spirits Council | TRDGOVTAX | 1 | $209K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Distilled Spirits Council | BEVTAX | 1 | $186K |
Distilled Spirits Council Lobbying FAQ
Distilled Spirits Council has spent $3.5M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Distilled Spirits Council lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Beverage Industry, Taxation, Trade, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Distilled Spirits Council has an Influence Score of 41/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Distilled Spirits Council employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 0 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Distilled Spirits Council has contacted 5 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Justice, Dept of State, Environmental Protection Agency.
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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.