THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC for UNIVERSAL CORPORATION
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Agriculture AGR
Discussions related to Farm Bill Reauthorization.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Monitored legislation related to labor in agriculture.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| W. TIMOTHY LOCKE | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products. Monitored discussions involving international taxation. Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| W. TIMOTHY LOCKE | — |
Tobacco TOB
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| W. TIMOTHY LOCKE | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Monitored S.3300, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored H.R.6399, Specialty CROP Act of 2023 Monitored S.2952, AGOA Extension Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| W. TIMOTHY LOCKE | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.