PepsiCo Inc
Retail & Consumer Products · Lobbying Client
PepsiCo Inc's Federal Lobbying Record
At $12.6M in disclosed federal lobbying, PepsiCo Inc ranks as a major spender — well above the typical filer. Outlays in this range generally reflect a sustained presence in Washington, with at least one full-time government affairs lead and a stable of outside lobbyists engaged on the organization's priority issues.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, PepsiCo Inc's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $2.8M in 2020 to $2.3M in 2024, a change of -17%. 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.
PepsiCo Inc's disclosed lobbying covers 6 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.
3 of 8 lobbyists reported by PepsiCo Inc (38%) 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 Tony C. Podesta (Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative); Lawrence J. Guillemette (Former Deputy Administrator, EPA); Patricia A. Hogan (Former Director of Policy, Department of Energy). 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, PepsiCo Inc ranks #3 of 40 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Walmart Inc at $23.2M; the sector average is $4.9M. PepsiCo Inc's $12.6M sits 156% above the sector average.
PepsiCo Inc's LobbySpend Influence Score of 62/100 (grade B) reflects significant federal lobbying reach. The score blends disclosed total spend, issue breadth, and revolving-door connections — lobbyists with prior federal government service. A B-grade typically means the organization is well above average on at least two of those three signals, with sustained activity over multiple years rather than a one-off spike.
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 | Capitol Counsel | BEVTRDGOV | 4 | $570K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | BGR Group | BEVENVFOO+1 | 4 | $549K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Invariant LLC | TAXFOOTRD | 1 | $480K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | FOOBEVENV+2 | 1 | $474K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Capitol Counsel | FOOTAX | 3 | $656K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Steptoe & Johnson | TAXFOOGOV | 3 | $622K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Jones Day | BEVFOO | 2 | $584K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Jones Day | GOVBEVFOO+1 | 3 | $717K |
PepsiCo Inc Lobbying FAQ
PepsiCo Inc has spent $12.6M on federal lobbying across 6 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
PepsiCo Inc lobbies on 6 policy issues, including Beverage Industry, Food Industry, Taxation, Trade. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
PepsiCo Inc has an Influence Score of 62/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
PepsiCo Inc employs 8 registered lobbyists, of whom 3 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
PepsiCo Inc has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Federal Communications Commission, Dept of State, Dept of Health & Human 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.