Why It Matters
A $22.1 million Department of Labor grant funded 90% of Goodwill's national Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) programs in program year 2025. The Trump Administration's budget proposal would zero out all funding for the program, which serves older workers. Congress ultimately settled on $395 million for the program in fiscal 2026, roughly $10 million less than the prior year. Goodwill's lobbying registration with Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP reflects the stakes: the organization is now actively engaged on labor issues, budget matters, and apparel industry concerns.
The lobbying team includes Michael Stroud Jr., who served in Congress during the 109th, 110th, and 111th Congresses, and Jarrod Loadholt Sr., a Partner at the firm with prior experience on the House Financial Services Committee during the 113th and 114th Congresses.
By the Numbers
Goodwill reported $0 in lobbying expenditures in the current filing. The organization has spent $30,000 on lobbying over the past four quarters. Taft, Stettinius & Hollister registered Goodwill as a new client on August 19, replacing Ice Miller LLP, which ended its representation on July 9.
Broader Context
The Trump Administration delayed the release of previously approved SCSEP funding for the 2025 program year that was to begin on July 1. Goodwill in Zanesville, Ohio, saw many SCSEP participants struggle during the funding pause. Fast fashion giants like Shein and Temu are raising prices due to tariffs, which could benefit secondhand fashion retailers like Goodwill.
The Bottom Line
The organization's lobbying registration covers Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles.
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