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ECOLAB, INC.

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Lobbying Spend

$21.3M

Filings

119

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$1,320,000	6	2
2025	$2,060,000	10	2
2024	$1,380,000	8	2
2023	$1,100,000	7	2
2022	$1,050,000	4	1
2021	$1,040,000	4	1
2020	$830,000	4	1
2019	$1,050,000	4	1
2018	$1,760,000	7	1
2017	$1,200,000	4	1
2016	$1,550,000	6	1
2015	$1,250,000	8	2
2014	$1,376,000	5	1
2013	$1,420,000	7	1
2012	$1,200,000	5	1
2011	$740,000	4	1
2010	$520,000	4	1
2009	$90,000	4	1
2008	$80,000	4	1
2007	$40,000	3	1
2006	$0	2	1
2005	$20,000	1	1
2004	$40,000	2	1
2003	$40,000	2	1
2002	$20,000	1	1
2000	$40,000	1	1
1999	$80,000	2	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
ECOLAB, INC.	$21,296,000	100
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP	—	8
ERNST & YOUNG LLP (WASHINGTON COUNCIL ERNST & YOUNG)	—	7
CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC	—	4

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
SENATE	113
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	111
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	71
Energy, Dept of	47
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	46
State, Dept of (DOS)	37
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	24
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)	24
Treasury, Dept of	24
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	22
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	16
Natl Economic Council (NEC)	13
Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)	10
Natl Security Council (NSC)	7
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)	5
Interior, Dept of (DOI)	5
Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)	4
Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)	4
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)	3
White House Office	3

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	66
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	65
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	58
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	57
Chemicals/Chemical Industry	Chemicals/Chemical Industry	50
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)	Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)	32
Health Issues	Health Issues	32
Foreign Relations	Foreign Relations	28
Clean Air and Water (quality)	Clean Air and Water (quality)	20
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	18
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	15
Pharmacy	Pharmacy	12
Veterans	Veterans	11
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	9
Transportation	Transportation	8
Immigration	Immigration	4
Government Issues	Government Issues	3
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	Consumer Issues/Safety/Products	2
Disaster Planning/Emergencies	Disaster Planning/Emergencies	1
Economics/Economic Development	Economics/Economic Development	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 1119th Congress

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

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions regarding scope of Sec. 48D investment tax credit. Discussions related to corporate taxation; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L.119-21) implementation. Discussions related to water reuse tax credit; H.R.2940/S.4506, Advancing Water Reuse Act.

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1

H.R. 2940119th Congress

Advancing Water Reuse Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions regarding scope of Sec. 48D investment tax credit. Discussions related to corporate taxation; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L.119-21) implementation. Discussions related to water reuse tax credit; H.R.2940/S.4506, Advancing Water Reuse Act.

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.2940

H.R. 9022119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Discussions related to environmental policies and issues including water infrastructure, water reuse, water efficiency, water resource management, and sustainability. Discussions related to energy, environment, and water efficiency initiatives, including in H.R.9022, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. Discussions related to the implementation of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act, P.L.117-103. Discussions related to data center water efficiency and energy efficiency.

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.9022

S. 4506119th Congress

Advancing Water Reuse Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions regarding scope of Sec. 48D investment tax credit. Discussions related to corporate taxation; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L.119-21) implementation. Discussions related to water reuse tax credit; H.R.2940/S.4506, Advancing Water Reuse Act.

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.4506

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H.R. 1119th Congress

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

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions regarding scope of Sec. 48D investment tax credit; Discussions related to corporate taxation; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L.119-21) implementation.

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1

H.R. 9022119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions related to environmental policies and issues including water infrastructure, water reuse, water efficiency, water resource management, and sustainability. Discussions related to energy, environment, and water efficiency initiatives, including in H.R.9022, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. Discussions related to the implementation of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act, P.L.117-103. Discussions related to data center water efficiency and energy efficiency.

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.9022

H.R. 1119th Congress

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

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions regarding scope of Sec. 48D investment tax credit; Discussions related to corporate taxation; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L.119-21) implementation.

Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1

H.R. 1119th Congress

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

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions regarding scope of Sec. 48D investment tax credit; Discussions related to corporate taxation; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L.119-21) implementation.

Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1

H.R. 1119th Congress

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

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions regarding scope of Sec. 48D investment tax credit; Discussions related to the extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L.115-97); H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L.119-21).

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1

H.R. 1119th Congress

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

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions regarding scope of Sec. 48D investment tax credit; Discussions related to the extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L.115-97); H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1

H.R. 1119th Congress

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

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions regarding scope of Sec. 48D investment tax credit; Discussions related to the extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L.115-97); H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1

H.R. 7024118th Congress

Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions related to R&D expenses and business interest expense limitation; H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. Implementation of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169); implementation of tax provisions of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act (P.L.117-167).

Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.7024

H.R. 7024118th Congress

Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions related to R&D expenses and business interest expense limitation; H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. Implementation of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169); implementation of tax provisions of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act (P.L.117-167).

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.7024

H.R. 7024118th Congress

Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions related to R&D expenses and business interest expense limitation; H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. Implementation of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169); implementation of tax provisions of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act (P.L.117-167).

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.7024

H.R. 7024118th Congress

Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions related to R&D expenses and business interest expense limitation; H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. Implementation of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169); implementation of tax provisions of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act (P.L.117-167).

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.7024

S. 866118th Congress

American Innovation and Jobs Act

2023 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions related to R&D expenses and business interest expense limitation; S.866, American Innovation and Jobs Act. Implementation of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (PL 117-169); implementation of tax provisions of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act (PL 117-167).

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.866

S. 866118th Congress

American Innovation and Jobs Act

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions related to R&D expenses and business interest expense limitation; S.866, American Innovation and Jobs Act. Implementation of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (PL 117-169); implementation of tax provisions of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act (PL 117-167).

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.866

S. 866118th Congress

American Innovation and Jobs Act

2023 · second_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions related to R&D expenses and business interest expense limitation; S.866, American Innovation and Jobs Act.

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.866

H.R. 2471117th Congress

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

2023 · first_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for increased funding of EPA pesticide registration programs including implementation of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act; H.R.2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (P.L.117-103).

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.2471

S. 866118th Congress

American Innovation and Jobs Act

2023 · first_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions related to R&D expenses and business interest expense limitation; S.866, American Innovation and Jobs Act.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S.866

HJRES 100117th Congress

To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees.

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions related to supply chain challenges. Issues related to preventing national rail strike; H.J.Res.100, To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees.

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.J.Res.100

H.R. 2471117th Congress

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Support for increased funding of EPA pesticide registration programs including the reauthorization of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act; H.R.2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (P.L.117-103).

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.2471

H.R. 2617117th Congress

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions related to implementation of P.L.117-169, Inflation Reduction Act, climate and energy provisions. Issues related to R&D expenses and business interest expense limitation; H.R.2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.2617

H.R. 4521117th Congress

United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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General discussions related to international trade policy, including USMCA implementation. Discussions related to international trade and fumigation technology and services. Discussions regarding supply chain and trade issues related to the USICA/America Competes Act (S.1260, H.R.4521), Provisions regarding Miscellaneous Tariffs.

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.4521

H.R. 5376117th Congress

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: ECOLAB, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions related to taxation legislation affecting the industry, including international and corporate taxation; H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169).

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.5376

Source: Senate LDA