National Pork Producers Council
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
National Pork Producers Council's Federal Lobbying Record
National Pork Producers Council's $4.0M 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, National Pork Producers Council's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed modestly — from $740K in 2020 to $780K in 2024, a change of +5%. 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.
National Pork Producers Council'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 3 lobbyists reported by National Pork Producers Council (33%) 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 Maria D. Cardona (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 Trade Association sector, National Pork Producers Council ranks #53 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. National Pork Producers Council's $4.0M sits 58% below the sector average.
National Pork Producers Council's LobbySpend Influence Score of 55/100 (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 | National Pork Producers Council | FOOENVGOV | 3 | $225K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | National Pork Producers Council | TRDFOOGOV | 3 | $180K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | National Pork Producers Council | AGRFOOENV+1 | 3 | $164K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | National Pork Producers Council | AGRFOOENV | 2 | $192K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | National Pork Producers Council | ENVFOOAGR | 1 | $176K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | National Pork Producers Council | AGRENVGOV+1 | 1 | $232K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | National Pork Producers Council | GOVENV | 3 | $203K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | National Pork Producers Council | AGRENVGOV+2 | 3 | $205K |
National Pork Producers Council Lobbying FAQ
National Pork Producers Council has spent $4.0M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
National Pork Producers Council lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Agriculture, Food Industry, Trade, Environment/Superfund. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
National Pork Producers Council has an Influence Score of 55/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
National Pork Producers Council employs 3 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
National Pork Producers Council has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Office of Management & Budget.
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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.