Why It Matters
J.M. Smucker Co. reported a $120,000 lobbying engagement with Miller Strategies LLC during the second-quarter, reflecting the company's continued use of multiple lobbying firms alongside its in-house government affairs team. The filing does not disclose the specific issues covered by Miller Strategies, providing limited insight into the policy priorities associated with that engagement.
By the Numbers
The $120,000 second-quarter payment to Miller Strategies represents an increase from the $110,000 reported during the first quarter. Ashley Gunn, a principal at Miller Strategies, and Jeff Miller, a partner at the firm, were listed as lobbyists on the engagement.
The Miller Strategies filing was one of three federal lobbying disclosures submitted on Smucker's behalf during the second quarter. The company also retained Cornerstone Government Affairs Inc., which reported $90,000 in lobbying income, while Smucker's in-house lobbying operation reported $310,000 in lobbying expenditures. Combined, the three filings totaled $520,000 in second-quarter federal lobbying activity.
During the first quarter, Smucker reported a combined $575,000 in lobbying activity across Miller Strategies, Cornerstone Government Affairs and its in-house operation. The second-quarter total reflects a modest decline while maintaining the company's multi-firm lobbying strategy.
The Bottom Line
Smucker's continued use of multiple lobbying firms alongside an in-house government affairs team reflects a broad federal advocacy strategy. The company appears to rely on both internal and external lobbyists to engage on a range of policy issues while distributing its government relations work across several firms.
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