Sysco Corporation
Agriculture & Food · Lobbying Client
Sysco Corporation's Federal Lobbying Record
Sysco Corporation's $2.7M 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, Sysco Corporation's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $501K at the start versus $503K at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
Sysco Corporation's disclosed lobbying focuses on a narrow 4-issue footprint. A focused issue list usually means the organization concentrates its federal engagement on a small set of bills or rulemakings directly relevant to its core business.
1 of 2 lobbyists reported by Sysco Corporation (50%) disclose prior federal government service — a high revolving-door share. The LDA cover sheet flags any "covered position" the lobbyist held in the executive branch, Congress, or a senior staff role within the past two years.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Nancy P. Carter (Former Professional Staff Member, Senate Appropriations Committee). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Agriculture & Food sector, Sysco Corporation ranks #15 of 20 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is American Farm Bureau Federation at $31.7M; the sector average is $5.4M. Sysco Corporation's $2.7M sits 50% below the sector average.
Sysco Corporation's LobbySpend Influence Score of 58/100 (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
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Podesta Group | TAXLBRGOV+1 | 2 | $122K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Podesta Group | LBRFOOTAX | 2 | $114K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Van Scoyoc Associates | LBRTAXFOO | 2 | $124K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Prime Policy Group | GOVLBR | 1 | $109K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Tarplin, Downs & Young | FOOLBR | 2 | $151K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | K&L Gates | FOOLBRTAX | 1 | $137K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Fierce Government Relations | LBRFOO | 2 | $126K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Steptoe & Johnson | GOVLBRFOO+1 | 2 | $130K |
Sysco Corporation Lobbying FAQ
Sysco Corporation has spent $2.7M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Sysco Corporation lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Food Industry, Labor/Workplace, Taxation, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Sysco Corporation has an Influence Score of 58/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Sysco Corporation employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Sysco Corporation has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Office of Management & Budget, U.S. House of Representatives, Dept of Transportation.
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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.