Politicians supported
19
distinct FEC recipients
pac · MN
GENERAL MILLS INC.
Combined federal influence footprint of $235K, led by lobbying expenditures ($120K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $235K
- Total influence
- $115K
- Contributions
- $120K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
3
distinct policy categories
How GENERAL MILLS INC.'s federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for GENERAL MILLS INC., side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $120K.
Lobbying share of total influence 51.1%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What GENERAL MILLS INC.'s influence footprint shows
GENERAL MILLS INC., headquartered in MN, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $235K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $115K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $120K in lobbying expenditures disclosed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act, and $0 in federal contract awards recorded on USAspending.gov. Together these figures reflect both how the organization seeks to influence policy and how federal dollars flow back to it.
On the campaign side, GENERAL MILLS INC.'s PAC contributions reached 19 federal politicians, led by Timothy Kennedy at $15K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 3 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Agriculture, Budget/Appropriations, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.).
Viewing contributions, lobbying, and contracts side-by-side is the key to reading this organization's relationship with the federal government: campaign giving signals which lawmakers are prioritized, lobbying expenditures signal which policy outcomes are being pursued, and contract awards signal where procurement decisions have already landed. Each component is independently sourced from official government disclosures covering the 2023-2024 period.
Politicians supported
Top recipients of GENERAL MILLS INC. PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Kennedy | D | $15K |
| Thomas Earl Jr. Emmer | R | $10K |
| Brad Finstad | R | $10K |
| Angela Dawn Craig | D | $10K |
| Betty Mccollum | D | $10K |
| Ashley Hinson Arenholz | R | $7K |
| Dusty Johnson | R | $6K |
| Tammy Baldwin | D | $5K |
| Danny K. Mr. Davis | D | $5K |
| John Mr. Moolenaar | R | $5K |
| Debra S. Fischer | R | $5K |
| Peter Allen Stauber | R | $5K |
| Martin Heinrich | D | $5K |
| Sanford Bishop | D | $5K |
| Emanuel Ii Cleaver | D | $4K |
| Haley Stevens | D | $4K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $3K |
| Dan Newhouse | R | $3K |
| Lisa Blunt rochester | D | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $40K |
| 2023 | $80K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does GENERAL MILLS INC. have?
GENERAL MILLS INC. has a combined political influence footprint of $235K, which includes $115K in campaign contributions, $120K in lobbying expenditures, and $0 in federal contracts. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does GENERAL MILLS INC. support?
GENERAL MILLS INC. contributed $115K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. GENERAL MILLS INC. supported 19 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Timothy Kennedy ($15K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does GENERAL MILLS INC. lobby on?
GENERAL MILLS INC. spent $120K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Agriculture, Budget/Appropriations, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.). Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about GENERAL MILLS INC. come from?
PlainInfluence aggregates data from three federal sources: the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for campaign contributions, the Senate Office of Public Records for lobbying disclosures under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and USAspending.gov for federal contract awards. Data covers the 2023-2024 reporting period.
What is "total influence" and how is it calculated?
Total influence is the sum of an organization's campaign contributions, lobbying spending, and federal contract values. It provides a single metric for comparing the overall political and economic footprint of organizations in the federal arena. Each component is independently sourced from official government filings.
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Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. Verify the underlying filings at fec.gov/data.
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