Dollar Tree Inc
Retail & Consumer Products · Lobbying Client
Dollar Tree Inc's Federal Lobbying Record
Dollar Tree Inc's $1.5M 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, Dollar Tree Inc's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $297K at the start versus $297K at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
Dollar Tree Inc's disclosed lobbying focuses on a narrow 3-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 Dollar Tree Inc (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 David A. Thomas (Former Director of Policy, Department of Energy). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Retail & Consumer Products sector, Dollar Tree Inc ranks #36 of 40 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Walmart Inc at $23.2M; the sector average is $4.9M. Dollar Tree Inc's $1.5M sits 69% below the sector average.
Dollar Tree Inc's LobbySpend Influence Score of 54/100 (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 | Capitol Counsel | GOVLBR | 1 | $82K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | TAXLBR | 1 | $75K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Venable LLP | GOVLBR | 1 | $82K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | TAXGOVLBR | 1 | $71K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Steptoe & Johnson | LBRTAX | 2 | $85K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Subject Matter | LBRTAXGOV | 1 | $67K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Podesta Group | LBRTAXGOV | 2 | $68K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Williams & Jensen | TAXLBRGOV | 1 | $86K |
Dollar Tree Inc Lobbying FAQ
Dollar Tree Inc has spent $1.5M on federal lobbying across 3 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Dollar Tree Inc lobbies on 3 policy issues, including Taxation, Labor/Workplace, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Dollar Tree Inc has an Influence Score of 54/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Dollar Tree Inc employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Dollar Tree Inc has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Defense, Dept of the Interior, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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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.