Kroger Company
Retail & Consumer Products · Lobbying Client
Kroger Company's Federal Lobbying Record
Kroger Company's $6.4M 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, Kroger Company's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed meaningfully — from $1.2M in 2020 to $1.3M in 2024, a change of +15%. 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.
Kroger Company'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 4 lobbyists reported by Kroger Company (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 Matthew S. Taylor (Former Deputy Administrator, EPA). 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, Kroger Company ranks #10 of 40 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Walmart Inc at $23.2M; the sector average is $4.9M. Kroger Company's $6.4M sits 29% above the sector average.
Kroger Company's LobbySpend Influence Score of 53/100 (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 | Van Scoyoc Associates | PHALBRGOV | 4 | $363K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | PHAFOOTAX+2 | 1 | $360K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Peck Madigan Jones | LBRPHA | 4 | $308K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Subject Matter | TAXLBRFOO+1 | 4 | $372K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Hogan Lovells | FOOPHALBR+1 | 1 | $305K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Franklin Square Group | TAXPHAGOV+1 | 4 | $275K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Arnold & Porter | PHALBRGOV+2 | 3 | $365K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Tarplin, Downs & Young | FOOPHAGOV+1 | 4 | $290K |
Kroger Company Lobbying FAQ
Kroger Company has spent $6.4M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Kroger Company lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Food Industry, Labor/Workplace, Taxation, Pharmacy. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Kroger Company has an Influence Score of 53/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Kroger Company employs 4 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Kroger Company has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Education, Dept of the Treasury, Small Business Administration.
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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.