Hershey Company
Retail & Consumer Products · Lobbying Client
Hershey Company reported $2.0 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 Food 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.
Annual Lobbying Spend
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Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Fierce Government Relations | TAXFOO | 1 | $64K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | FOOTAXGOV | 2 | $69K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Covington & Burling | TAXGOVFOO+1 | 1 | $72K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | DLA Piper | TAXFOOTRD | 2 | $80K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Van Scoyoc Associates | GOVFOOTAX+1 | 2 | $105K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Capitol Counsel | GOVTRD | 2 | $85K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Capitol Counsel | FOOGOVTAX | 1 | $89K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Capitol Counsel | TRDFOOTAX | 1 | $102K |
Hershey Company Lobbying FAQ
Hershey Company has spent $2.0M 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 5 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Commerce, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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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.