Target Corporation
Retail & Consumer Products · Lobbying Client
Target Corporation's Federal Lobbying Record
Target Corporation's $7.1M 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, Target Corporation's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $1.3M at the start versus $1.4M at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
Target Corporation's disclosed lobbying covers 5 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.
2 of 5 lobbyists reported by Target Corporation (40%) 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 Heather A. Podesta (Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury); Carol L. Stewart (Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury). 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, Target Corporation ranks #8 of 40 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Walmart Inc at $23.2M; the sector average is $4.9M. Target Corporation's $7.1M sits 44% above the sector average.
Target Corporation's LobbySpend Influence Score of 59/100 (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 | Capitol Counsel | CSPLBRTRD+1 | 1 | $399K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Arnold & Porter | LBRGOV | 1 | $335K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | DLA Piper | CSPLBRTAX | 1 | $328K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Fierce Government Relations | TAXLBRTRD+1 | 4 | $300K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Subject Matter | GOVTAX | 4 | $387K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | S-3 Group | GOVTAXCSP+2 | 1 | $309K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | DLA Piper | CSPTRDGOV+2 | 1 | $435K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Hogan Lovells | TAXLBRTRD+1 | 2 | $323K |
Target Corporation Lobbying FAQ
Target Corporation has spent $7.1M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Target Corporation 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.
Target Corporation 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%).
Target Corporation employs 5 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Target Corporation has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of the Treasury, Office of Management & Budget, 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.