THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC for UNIVERSAL CORPORATION
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter - Report (this page) | Apr 16, 2025 | $30,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Oct 2, 2025 | $30,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Oct 22, 2025 | $30,000 | Yes |
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 | — |
| TREVOR W. KOLEGO New | Director of Member Services, Speaker John Boehner; Manager of Member Services, Leader John Boehner; Leg. Director, Rep. Jon Porter; Leg. Assist, Rep. Chris Cannon |
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 | — |
| TREVOR W. KOLEGO New | Director of Member Services, Speaker John Boehner; Manager of Member Services, Leader John Boehner; Leg. Director, Rep. Jon Porter; Leg. Assist, Rep. Chris Cannon |
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 | — |
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| TREVOR W. KOLEGO New | Director of Member Services, Speaker John Boehner; Manager of Member Services, Leader John Boehner; Leg. Director, Rep. Jon Porter; Leg. Assist, Rep. Chris Cannon |
Tobacco TOB
Monitored discussions related to the regulation of cigars
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| TREVOR W. KOLEGO New | Director of Member Services, Speaker John Boehner; Manager of Member Services, Leader John Boehner; Leg. Director, Rep. Jon Porter; Leg. Assist, Rep. Chris Cannon |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Discussions involving the Doggett Amendment Monitored discussions regarding tariffs Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY MAXWELL BECKER | — |
| JACK S DEUSER | — |
| MICHAEL A. GAFFIN | — |
| TREVOR W. KOLEGO New | Director of Member Services, Speaker John Boehner; Manager of Member Services, Leader John Boehner; Leg. Director, Rep. Jon Porter; Leg. Assist, Rep. Chris Cannon |
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.