Tyson Foods's Federal Lobbying Record
Tyson Foods's $5.9M 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, Tyson Foods's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $1.1M at the start versus $1.1M at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
Tyson Foods'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.
1 of 4 lobbyists reported by Tyson Foods (25%) 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 Margaret M. Taylor (Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense). 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, Tyson Foods ranks #5 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. Tyson Foods's $5.9M sits 9% above the sector average.
Tyson Foods's LobbySpend Influence Score of 56/100 (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
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Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | DLA Piper | FOOAGR | 1 | $339K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Invariant LLC | ENVIMMGOV | 1 | $321K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Fierce Government Relations | AGRENVIMM+1 | 3 | $289K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Invariant LLC | FOOIMM | 2 | $249K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | FOOGOVAGR+1 | 3 | $325K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Squire Patton Boggs | IMMLBRGOV+2 | 1 | $283K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | DLA Piper | AGRIMMENV | 1 | $257K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Peck Madigan Jones | GOVAGRLBR+1 | 4 | $269K |
Tyson Foods Lobbying FAQ
Tyson Foods has spent $5.9M on federal lobbying across 6 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Tyson Foods lobbies on 6 policy issues, including Agriculture, Food Industry, Labor/Workplace, Immigration. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Tyson 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%).
Tyson Foods employs 4 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Tyson Foods has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including White House Office, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, U.S. House of Representatives.
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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.