Hershey Company
Retail & Consumer Products · Lobbying Client
Hershey Company's Federal Lobbying Record
Hershey Company's $1.9M 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, Hershey Company's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $452K in 2020 to $326K 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.
Hershey Company'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 2 lobbyists reported by Hershey Company (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 Joshua C. Robinson (Former Senior Counsel, Senate Finance Committee). 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, Hershey Company ranks #32 of 40 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Walmart Inc at $23.2M; the sector average is $4.9M. Hershey Company's $1.9M sits 62% below the sector average.
Hershey Company's LobbySpend Influence Score of 57/100 (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 | Hogan Lovells | TAXTRD | 1 | $75K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | FOOTAXTRD | 1 | $67K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Podesta Group | FOOTRDGOV+1 | 2 | $85K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Cassidy & Associates | TAXTRD | 1 | $73K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | TAXFOOGOV+1 | 2 | $96K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | S-3 Group | TAXGOV | 2 | $94K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Williams & Jensen | TAXGOVFOO | 1 | $107K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Hogan Lovells | TAXFOO | 1 | $91K |
Hershey Company Lobbying FAQ
Hershey Company has spent $1.9M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Hershey Company lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Food Industry, Taxation, Trade, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Hershey Company has an Influence Score of 57/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Hershey Company employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Hershey Company has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Federal Communications Commission, National Science Foundation, Securities & Exchange 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.