General Mills
Retail & Consumer Products · Lobbying Client
General Mills's Federal Lobbying Record
General Mills's $6.5M 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, General Mills's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed meaningfully — from $1.1M in 2020 to $1.5M in 2024, a change of +36%. Step-changes of this size often coincide with major bills moving through Congress, regulatory rulemakings affecting the organization's industry, or a leadership change in the relevant committee.
General Mills'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.
1 of 4 lobbyists reported by General Mills (25%) disclose prior federal government service. That share is common at established government affairs operations that explicitly hire from agency and committee staff.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Susan K. Lopez (Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, HHS). 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, General Mills ranks #9 of 40 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Walmart Inc at $23.2M; the sector average is $4.9M. General Mills's $6.5M sits 31% above the sector average.
General Mills's LobbySpend Influence Score of 51/100 (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 | Podesta Group | TAXFOOGOV+1 | 4 | $363K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | DLA Piper | FOOTAXGOV | 4 | $325K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Franklin Square Group | TAXAGR | 4 | $380K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Venable LLP | GOVTAX | 4 | $366K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Peck Madigan Jones | FOOGOV | 4 | $288K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Van Scoyoc Associates | AGRFOOTAX+1 | 4 | $286K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Holland & Knight | TAXFOOGOV | 3 | $332K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Squire Patton Boggs | GOVTAXFOO+1 | 3 | $258K |
General Mills Lobbying FAQ
General Mills has spent $6.5M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
General Mills lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Food Industry, Taxation, Agriculture, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
General Mills has an Influence Score of 51/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
General Mills employs 4 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
General Mills has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Commerce, Dept of Justice, Dept of Defense.
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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.