THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC for THE KROGER CO.
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Agriculture AGR
Discussions regarding H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Discussions regarding S. _____, the Agricultural Act of 2026 Discussions related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions Monitored P.L. 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions involving agriculture
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| JOHN CHRISTIE | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| TREVOR W. KOLEGO | — |
| MIKE MULLEN | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Discussions regarding S. 3623 / H.R. 7035, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2026 Discussions relating to privacy legislation Discussions involving pricing transparency Monitored discussions involving organized retail crime
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN CHRISTIE | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| TREVOR W. KOLEGO | — |
| MIKE MULLEN | — |
Health Issues HCR
Discussions with HHS about logistics necessary for hosting nationwide nutrition education events that highlight healthy eating and the new federal Dietary Guidelines H.R. 2495, Medical Nutrition Therapy Act (all sections of full text) Discussions regarding H.R. 3164, the Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act Discussions regarding drug pricing in Medicare Discussions pertaining to pharmacy reimbursement Discussions regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| JOHN CHRISTIE | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Monitored discussions regarding labor relations Monitored discussions regarding minimum wage Monitored discussions regarding Supplemental Security Income (SSI) labor savings penalty elimination
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN CHRISTIE | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
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.