Smithfield Foods
Agriculture & Food · Lobbying Client
Smithfield Foods reported $4.9 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 Agriculture, Food Industry, Labor/Workplace. 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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Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Fierce Government Relations | GOVLBRAGR+2 | 1 | $208K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Williams & Jensen | FOOENVGOV | 1 | $243K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Tarplin, Downs & Young | FOOAGRLBR+2 | 2 | $210K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Hogan Lovells | GOVLBR | 3 | $204K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Subject Matter | GOVFOOENV+1 | 1 | $271K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | DLA Piper | ENVFOOGOV | 3 | $274K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Subject Matter | FOOLBRGOV+2 | 2 | $302K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | K&L Gates | FOOLBR | 1 | $276K |
Smithfield Foods Lobbying FAQ
Smithfield Foods has spent $4.9M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Smithfield Foods lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Agriculture, Food Industry, Labor/Workplace, Environment/Superfund. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Smithfield Foods 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%).
Smithfield Foods employs 3 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Smithfield Foods has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Health & Human Services, Environmental Protection Agency.
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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.