National Retail Federation
Trade Association · Lobbying Client
National Retail Federation reported $9.7 million in federal lobbying expenditures as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 5 policy areas, with primary focus on Taxation, Labor/Workplace, 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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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | Cassidy & Associates LLP | LBRGOV | 1 | $513K |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | Brownstein Hyatt LLP | TAXLBRGOV+1 | 2 | $454K |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | BGR Group LLP | CSPLBR | 2 | $738K |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | Holland & Knight LLP | TRDTAXCSP+2 | 3 | $731K |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | Brownstein Hyatt LLP | TAXLBRCSP+1 | 1 | $573K |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | Squire Patton Boggs LLP | CSPTAXLBR | 3 | $337K |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | K&L Gates LLP | LBR | 4 | $585K |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | Akin Gump LLP | GOVTRD | 2 | $398K |
National Retail Federation Lobbying FAQ
National Retail Federation has spent $9.7M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
National Retail Federation lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Taxation, Labor/Workplace, Trade, Consumer Issues/Safety. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
National Retail Federation has an Influence Score of 56/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
National Retail Federation employs 4 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
National Retail Federation has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Health & Human Services, Securities & Exchange Commission, 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.