Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
Trade Association · Lobbying Client
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America reported $4.0 million in federal lobbying expenditures as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 4 policy areas, with primary focus on Beverage Industry, Taxation, Trade. 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
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | Akin Gump LLP | GOVTAXBEV+1 | 1 | $303K |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | Brownstein Hyatt LLP | TAX | 2 | $227K |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | Covington & Burling LLP | GOVTAXBEV | 2 | $250K |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | Holland & Knight LLP | GOVBEVTRD | 1 | $293K |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | Brownstein Hyatt LLP | TAXBEVGOV | 2 | $128K |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | Covington & Burling LLP | TAXGOVBEV | 2 | $136K |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | K&L Gates LLP | TRD | 2 | $139K |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | Cassidy & Associates LLP | BEVTAX | 2 | $165K |
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Lobbying FAQ
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America has spent $4.0M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Beverage Industry, Taxation, Trade, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America has an Influence Score of 43/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 0 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Transportation, Dept of Defense, 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.