SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC.

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Lobbying Spend

$1.7M

Filings

Firms Hired

Active Period

2005–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	—	2	1
2025	—	5	1
2024	—	4	1
2023	—	4	1
2022	—	4	1
2021	—	4	1
2020	—	4	1
2019	—	4	1
2018	—	4	1
2017	—	4	1
2016	—	4	1
2015	—	4	1
2014	—	4	1
2013	$21,000	4	1
2012	$41,000	4	1
2011	—	4	1
2010	—	4	1
2009	$792,000	8	2
2008	$800,000	9	2
2007	—	2	1
2006	—	2	1
2005	—	4	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC.	$1,654,000	76
THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC	—	16

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	89
SENATE	89
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)	68
Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)	57
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	42
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	7
White House Office	7

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Tobacco	Tobacco	92
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	91

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 1256110th Congress

To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the level of Government contributions under the Federal employees health benefits program.

2009 · third_quarter · Firm: SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC.

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Cited source text and reported amounts

FDA regulation of tobacco products, H.R. 1256.

Client expense: $255,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1256

H.R. 1256110th Congress

To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the level of Government contributions under the Federal employees health benefits program.

2009 · third_quarter · Firm: SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

To ensure that FDA regulation of tobacco products is consistent with U.S. trade obligations regarding WTO-permissable restrictions on trade. H.R. 1256.

Client expense: $255,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1256

H.R. 1256110th Congress

To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the level of Government contributions under the Federal employees health benefits program.

2009 · second_quarter · Firm: SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

To ensure that FDA regulation of tobacco products is consistent with U.S. trade obligations regarding WTO-permissable restrictions on trade. H.R. 1256.

Client expense: $275,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1256

H.R. 1256110th Congress

To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the level of Government contributions under the Federal employees health benefits program.

2009 · second_quarter · Firm: SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

FDA regulation of tobacco products, H.R 1256.

Client expense: $275,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R 1256

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H.R. 1256110th Congress

To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the level of Government contributions under the Federal employees health benefits program.

2009 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 1256: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - issues relating to amending section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes S 982: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act- issues relating to amending section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 1256

H.R. 1256110th Congress

To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the level of Government contributions under the Federal employees health benefits program.

2009 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 1256: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - issues relating to amending section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes S 982: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act- issues relating to amending section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 1256

S. 982111th Congress

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

2009 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 1256: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - issues relating to amending section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes S 982: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act- issues relating to amending section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S 982

S. 982111th Congress

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

2009 · second_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 1256: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - issues relating to amending section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes S 982: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act- issues relating to amending section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S 982

H.R. 1256110th Congress

To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the level of Government contributions under the Federal employees health benefits program.

2009 · first_quarter · Firm: SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

To ensure that proposed FDA regulation of tobacco products is consistent with U.S. trade obligations regarding WTO-permissable restrictions on trade. H.R. 1256.

Client expense: $205,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1256

H.R. 1256110th Congress

To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the level of Government contributions under the Federal employees health benefits program.

2009 · first_quarter · Firm: SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

FDA regulation of tobacco products, H.R. 1256.

Client expense: $205,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1256

H.R. 1256110th Congress

To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the level of Government contributions under the Federal employees health benefits program.

2009 · first_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 1256: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - issues relating to amending section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 1256

H.R. 1256110th Congress

To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the level of Government contributions under the Federal employees health benefits program.

2009 · first_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 1256: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - issues relating to amending section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 1256

H.R. 1108108th Congress

Access to Capital for Haiti's Development Act

2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues pertinent to HR 1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sec. 907): Issues relating to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes Issues pertinent to S 625 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sect. 907): Issues relating to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 1108

H.R. 1108108th Congress

Access to Capital for Haiti's Development Act

2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues pertinent to HR 1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sec. 907): Issues related to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes Issues pertinent to S. 625 The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sec. 907): Issues related to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 1108

S. 625110th Congress

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues pertinent to HR 1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sec. 907): Issues related to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes Issues pertinent to S. 625 The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sec. 907): Issues related to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 625

S. 625110th Congress

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues pertinent to HR 1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sec. 907): Issues relating to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes Issues pertinent to S 625 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sect. 907): Issues relating to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S 625

H.R. 1108108th Congress

Access to Capital for Haiti's Development Act

2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

FDA regulation of tobacco products, H.R. 1108, S. 625.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1108

H.R. 1108108th Congress

Access to Capital for Haiti's Development Act

2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

To ensure that proposed FDA regulation of tobacco products is consistent with U.S. trade obligations regarding WTO-permissable restrictions on trade. H.R. 1108 and S. 625.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1108

S. 625110th Congress

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

FDA regulation of tobacco products, H.R. 1108, S. 625.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 625

S. 625110th Congress

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

2008 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

To ensure that proposed FDA regulation of tobacco products is consistent with U.S. trade obligations regarding WTO-permissable restrictions on trade. H.R. 1108 and S. 625.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 625

H.R. 1108108th Congress

Access to Capital for Haiti's Development Act

2008 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sec. 907): Issues related to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes S. 625 The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sec. 907): Issues related to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 1108

H.R. 1108108th Congress

Access to Capital for Haiti's Development Act

2008 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sec. 907): Issues relating to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes S 625 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sect. 907): Issues relating to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 1108

S. 625110th Congress

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

2008 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sec. 907): Issues related to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes S. 625 The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sec. 907): Issues related to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 625

S. 625110th Congress

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

2008 · third_quarter · Firm: THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

HR 1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sec. 907): Issues relating to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes S 625 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sect. 907): Issues relating to amending Section 907 regarding the regulation of clove cigarettes

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S 625

H.R. 1108108th Congress

Access to Capital for Haiti's Development Act

2008 · third_quarter · Firm: SPECIALTY TOBACCO COUNCIL, INC.

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

FDA regulation of tobacco products, H.R. 1108, S. 625.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1108

Source: Senate LDA

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