Politicians supported
0
distinct FEC recipients
lobbying_client · DC
HERSHEY COMPANY
Combined federal influence footprint of $813K, led by lobbying expenditures ($813K) - sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $813K
- Total influence
- $813K
- Lobbying
The verdict
HERSHEY COMPANY ranks in the top 19% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, its $813K footprint led by lobbying expenditures.
- Top 19%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $813K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
7
distinct policy categories
Lobbying share of total influence 100.0%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What HERSHEY COMPANY's influence footprint shows
HERSHEY COMPANY, headquartered in DC, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $813K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $0 in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $813K 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.
Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 7 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Commodities (big ticket), Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Agriculture.
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.
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $428K |
| 2023 | $385K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does HERSHEY COMPANY have?
HERSHEY COMPANY has a combined political influence footprint of $813K, which includes $0 in campaign contributions, $813K in lobbying expenditures, and $0 in federal contracts. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
What issues does HERSHEY COMPANY lobby on?
HERSHEY COMPANY spent $813K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Commodities (big ticket), Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Agriculture. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about HERSHEY COMPANY 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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