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.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Discussions involving S. 2958, a bill to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act Monitored discussions regarding tariffs and trade Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| TREVOR W. KOLEGO | — |
| MIKE MULLEN New | Sr. Leg. Asst., Rep. Mike Doyle |
Agriculture AGR
Monitored H.R.7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| TREVOR W. KOLEGO | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Monitored legislation related to labor in agriculture
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| TREVOR W. KOLEGO | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Monitored discussions involving taxation of tobacco products Monitored discussions involving international taxation Monitored discussions involving taxation of nicotine Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| TREVOR W. KOLEGO | — |
Tobacco TOB
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| TREVOR W. KOLEGO | — |
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.