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ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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Lobbying Spend

$48.0M

Filings

148

Firms Hired

Active Period

2006–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$4,650,000	6	2
2025	$8,320,000	10	3
2024	$3,650,000	12	3
2023	$2,740,000	6	2
2022	$1,980,000	4	1
2021	$2,080,000	6	1
2020	$1,940,000	4	1
2019	$2,140,000	4	1
2018	$2,250,000	4	1
2017	$1,720,000	4	1
2016	$1,780,000	7	2
2015	$1,890,000	8	2
2014	$1,650,000	8	2
2013	$1,790,000	11	3
2012	$1,410,000	11	3
2011	$1,700,000	8	2
2010	$1,330,000	8	2
2009	$1,240,000	8	2
2008	$2,060,000	12	3
2007	$1,340,000	5	2
2006	$300,000	2	1

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY	$47,960,000	82
AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER FELD	—	35
MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.	—	13
BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP	—	5
RICK CARNE CONSULTING, LLC (DBA SGI GROUP, LLC)	—	4
BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS	—	3
PRIME POLICY GROUP	—	6

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
SENATE	134
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	132
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	83
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	70
White House Office	69
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	61
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	46
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	46
Energy, Dept of	32
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)	31
Treasury, Dept of	25
State, Dept of (DOS)	22
Surface Transportation Board (STB)	17
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)	14
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	10
Federal Maritime Commission	9
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	9
Natl Security Council (NSC)	8
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)	6
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	5

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	126
Agriculture	Agriculture	122
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	91
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	83
Transportation	Transportation	83
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	67
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)	Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)	53
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	24
Fuel/Gas/Oil	Fuel/Gas/Oil	16
Manufacturing	Manufacturing	5
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	5
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	4
Foreign Relations	Foreign Relations	3
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	2
Defense	Defense	1
Economics/Economic Development	Economics/Economic Development	1
Aviation/Airlines/Airports	Aviation/Airlines/Airports	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 1896119th Congress

Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 1896: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) S. 593: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025; provisions related to year-round E15 (15% ethanol) and potential small refinery exemptions (SREs) S. 881: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) Notice 2025-10, Docket No. USDA-2024-0003, and Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0505; provisions related to future Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) and small refinery exemptions

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1896

H.R. 2203119th Congress

Innovative FEED Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; all provision H.R. 4550: United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025; all provisions Discussions related to domestic and global fertilizer supply and demand issues Discussions related to Futures Markets including 24/7 Trading, Perpetual Futures, and Commitment of Trader Reports (COT)

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2203

H.R. 4550119th Congress

United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; all provision H.R. 4550: United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025; all provisions Discussions related to domestic and global fertilizer supply and demand issues Discussions related to Futures Markets including 24/7 Trading, Perpetual Futures, and Commitment of Trader Reports (COT)

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4550

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to transportation security and port fees S. 4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to transportation security and port fees

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

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S. 3122119th Congress

Better FDA Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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S. 3122: Better FDA Act of 2025; provisions related to Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) policy Discussions related to proposals to reform FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) self-affirmed pathway Discussions related to Dietary Guidelines Rulemaking Discussions related to proposals to reform the definition of Ultra Processed Foods (UPF)

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 3122

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to transportation security and port fees S. 4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to transportation security and port fees

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4784

S. 593119th Congress

Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 1896: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) S. 593: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025; provisions related to year-round E15 (15% ethanol) and potential small refinery exemptions (SREs) S. 881: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) Notice 2025-10, Docket No. USDA-2024-0003, and Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0505; provisions related to future Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) and small refinery exemptions

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 593

S. 881119th Congress

Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 1896: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) S. 593: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025; provisions related to year-round E15 (15% ethanol) and potential small refinery exemptions (SREs) S. 881: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) Notice 2025-10, Docket No. USDA-2024-0003, and Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0505; provisions related to future Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) and small refinery exemptions

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 881

H.R. 1896119th Congress

Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 1896: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) S. 593: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025; provisions related to year-round E15 (15% ethanol) and potential small refinery exemptions (SREs) S. 881: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) Notice 2025-10, Docket No. USDA-2024-0003, and Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0505; provisions related to future Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) and small refinery exemptions Discussions related to Environmental Protection Agency's treatment of bio-intermediaries under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS)

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1896

H.R. 2203119th Congress

Innovative FEED Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; all provision H.R. 4550: United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025; all provisions Discussions related to domestic and global fertilizer supply and demand issues

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2203

H.R. 2756119th Congress

National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 2756: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025; provisions related to biomanufacturing H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to biomanufacturing S. 1387: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025; provisions related to biomanufacturing S. ____: National Defense Authorization Act, 2027; provisions related to biomanufacturing P.L. 119-60 (S. 1071): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; provisions related to biomanufacturing Discussions related to biomanufacturing, and supply chain for amino acids and vitamins

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2756

H.R. 4550119th Congress

United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; all provision H.R. 4550: United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025; all provisions Discussions related to domestic and global fertilizer supply and demand issues

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4550

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 2756: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025; provisions related to biomanufacturing H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to biomanufacturing S. 1387: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025; provisions related to biomanufacturing S. ____: National Defense Authorization Act, 2027; provisions related to biomanufacturing P.L. 119-60 (S. 1071): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; provisions related to biomanufacturing Discussions related to biomanufacturing, and supply chain for amino acids and vitamins

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to transportation security H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026; provisions related to inland waterways system and infrastructure S. _____: National Defense Authorization Act, 2027; provisions related to transportation security Discussions related to US Army Corps of Engineers management of the Mississippi River system

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

H.R. 9497119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to transportation security H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026; provisions related to inland waterways system and infrastructure S. _____: National Defense Authorization Act, 2027; provisions related to transportation security Discussions related to US Army Corps of Engineers management of the Mississippi River system

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 9497

S. 1071119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 2756: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025; provisions related to biomanufacturing H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to biomanufacturing S. 1387: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025; provisions related to biomanufacturing S. ____: National Defense Authorization Act, 2027; provisions related to biomanufacturing P.L. 119-60 (S. 1071): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; provisions related to biomanufacturing Discussions related to biomanufacturing, and supply chain for amino acids and vitamins

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 1071

S. 1387119th Congress

National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 2756: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025; provisions related to biomanufacturing H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to biomanufacturing S. 1387: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025; provisions related to biomanufacturing S. ____: National Defense Authorization Act, 2027; provisions related to biomanufacturing P.L. 119-60 (S. 1071): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; provisions related to biomanufacturing Discussions related to biomanufacturing, and supply chain for amino acids and vitamins

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 1387

S. 3122119th Congress

Better FDA Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S. 3122: Better FDA Act of 2025; provisions related to Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) policy Discussions related to proposals to reform FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) self-affirmed pathway Discussions related to Dietary Guidelines Rulemaking

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 3122

S. 593119th Congress

Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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S.593: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025; provisions related to E-15 (15% Ethanol) Discussions related to carbon capture and storage Discussions related to Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) Discussions related to Sustainable Aviation Fuel's (SAF) potential to create new demand for U.S. agriculture

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.593

S. 593119th Congress

Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 1896: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) S. 593: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025; provisions related to year-round E15 (15% ethanol) and potential small refinery exemptions (SREs) S. 881: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) Notice 2025-10, Docket No. USDA-2024-0003, and Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0505; provisions related to future Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) and small refinery exemptions Discussions related to Environmental Protection Agency's treatment of bio-intermediaries under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS)

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 593

S. 881119th Congress

Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 1896: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) S. 593: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025; provisions related to year-round E15 (15% ethanol) and potential small refinery exemptions (SREs) S. 881: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) Notice 2025-10, Docket No. USDA-2024-0003, and Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0505; provisions related to future Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) and small refinery exemptions Discussions related to Environmental Protection Agency's treatment of bio-intermediaries under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS)

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 881

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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P.L. 119-21: (H.R. 1): One Big Beautiful Bill; provisions related to corporate taxation, 45Z, 45Q, and biofuels Discussions related to the implementation of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) and the associated Advancing Markets for Producers Agriculture Rules at the Treasury and USDA Discussions related to the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax

Client expense: $2,050,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1896119th Congress

Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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H.R. 1896: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) S. 593: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025; provisions related to year-round E15 (15% ethanol) and potential small refinery exemptions (SREs) S. 881: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) Notice 2025-10, Docket No. USDA-2024-0003, and Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0505; provisions related to future Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) and small refinery exemptions

Client expense: $2,050,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1896

H.R. 2203119th Congress

Innovative FEED Act of 2025

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; all provision H.R. 4550: United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025; all provisions Discussions related to disaster relief for farmers Discussions related to domestic and global fertilizer supply and demand issues

Client expense: $2,050,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2203

H.R. 2756119th Congress

National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 2756: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025; provisions related to biomanufacturing S. 1387: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025; provisions related to biomanufacturing P.L. 119-60 (S. 1071): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; provisions related to biomanufacturing Discussions related to biomanufacturing, and supply chain for amino acids and vitamins Discussions related to biomanufacturing and competitiveness of U.S. production of animal feed ingredients

Client expense: $2,050,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2756

Source: Senate LDA