National Restaurant Association
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
National Restaurant Association reported $11.3 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 5 policy areas, with primary focus on Food Industry, Labor/Workplace, Taxation. 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.
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| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | National Restaurant Association | TAXFOOLBR+1 | 2 | $500K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | National Restaurant Association | IMMGOV | 4 | $596K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | National Restaurant Association | IMMFOOLBR+2 | 3 | $572K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | National Restaurant Association | FOOTAX | 3 | $441K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | National Restaurant Association | IMMTAX | 3 | $537K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | National Restaurant Association | GOVIMMTAX | 2 | $555K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | National Restaurant Association | IMMGOVLBR+1 | 2 | $490K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | National Restaurant Association | GOVIMM | 2 | $622K |
National Restaurant Association Lobbying FAQ
National Restaurant Association has spent $11.3M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
National Restaurant Association lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Food Industry, Labor/Workplace, Taxation, Immigration. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
National Restaurant Association has an Influence Score of 59/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
National Restaurant Association employs 8 registered lobbyists, of whom 3 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
National Restaurant Association has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Health & Human Services, Securities & Exchange Commission, Federal Communications 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.