Grocery Manufacturers Association
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
Grocery Manufacturers Association's Federal Lobbying Record
Grocery Manufacturers Association's $7.2M 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, Grocery Manufacturers Association's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $1.7M in 2020 to $1.2M in 2024, a change of -28%. 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.
Grocery Manufacturers Association's disclosed lobbying covers 5 general issue areas — a moderate footprint. Filers in this range tend to engage on a coherent cluster of related topics rather than spreading effort across the federal agenda.
1 of 5 lobbyists reported by Grocery Manufacturers Association (20%) disclose prior federal government service — a small minority of the named bench.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Mark L. Kadesh (Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Trade Association sector, Grocery Manufacturers Association ranks #32 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. Grocery Manufacturers Association's $7.2M sits 24% below the sector average.
Grocery Manufacturers Association's LobbySpend Influence Score of 52/100 (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
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Grocery Manufacturers Association | ENVFOOCSP+2 | 3 | $354K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Grocery Manufacturers Association | FOOCSP | 4 | $344K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Grocery Manufacturers Association | TAXENVGOV+1 | 1 | $280K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Grocery Manufacturers Association | CSPFOOENV+2 | 1 | $307K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Grocery Manufacturers Association | CSPTAX | 1 | $277K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Grocery Manufacturers Association | FOOCSP | 3 | $267K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Grocery Manufacturers Association | ENVCSPGOV | 3 | $326K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Grocery Manufacturers Association | TAXGOV | 4 | $332K |
Grocery Manufacturers Association Lobbying FAQ
Grocery Manufacturers Association has spent $7.2M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Grocery Manufacturers Association lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Food Industry, Consumer Issues/Safety, Environment/Superfund, Taxation. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Grocery Manufacturers Association has an Influence Score of 52/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Grocery Manufacturers Association employs 5 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Grocery Manufacturers Association has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including National Science Foundation, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor.
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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.