Distilled Spirits Council
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
Distilled Spirits Council reported $3.5 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 Beverage Industry, Taxation, 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.
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Distilled Spirits Council | BEVTAX | 2 | $139K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Distilled Spirits Council | BEVTAXGOV+1 | 1 | $193K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Distilled Spirits Council | BEVGOV | 2 | $203K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Distilled Spirits Council | TAXGOVBEV+1 | 1 | $201K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Distilled Spirits Council | TAXGOV | 1 | $148K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Distilled Spirits Council | GOVTAX | 2 | $162K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Distilled Spirits Council | TAXBEVGOV+1 | 1 | $156K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Distilled Spirits Council | GOVTRD | 2 | $219K |
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 Labor, U.S. Senate, Food & Drug Administration.
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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.