Apparel/Clothing/Textiles
Issue Code: APP
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AI Overview
Apparel/Clothing/Textiles is one of the 79 issue categories tracked under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. With $22.6M in total lobbying spend across 827 filings, it ranks among the actively lobbied policy areas in Washington. The money flowing into this issue reflects how much is at stake for the industries involved.
$22.6M
Total Lobbying Spend
827
Filings
50
Top Clients
Spending by Year
| Year | Spending | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $920K | 71 |
| 2019 | $816K | 64 |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 121 |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 118 |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 125 |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 118 |
| 2024 | $3.8M | 110 |
| 2025 | $2.5M | 100 |
Biggest Spenders
| # | Client | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shein Technology LLC | $4.2M |
| 2 | Cintas Corporation | $2.5M |
| 3 | Levi Strauss & Company | $1.4M |
| 4 | Tom James Company | $1.3M |
| 5 | Nike, INC. | $1.2M |
| 6 | Kohl's Department Stores, INC. | $1.1M |
| 7 | Gap INC. | $990K |
| 8 | Glen Raven INC 1831 North Park Avenue Glen Raven Nc 27217 | $846K |
| 9 | Outdoor Industry Association | $760K |
| 10 | W Diamond Group Corporation | $660K |
| 11 | The Realreal, INC. | $660K |
| 12 | Esquel Enterprises Limited | $650K |
| 13 | Hickey Freeman Tailored Clothing, INC | $530K |
| 14 | Hni Corporation | $517K |
| 15 | Joseph Abboud Manufacturing Corp (FKA J.a. Apparel Corp) | $470K |
| 16 | City of Laredo, Texas | $450K |
| 17 | Massif | $350K |
| 18 | Efa Education, LLC | $320K |
| 19 | Southwest Research Institute | $280K |
| 20 | Fiber Industries LLC (DBA Darling Fibers) | $280K |
| 21 | Homtex, INC. | $240K |
| 22 | Gitman and Company | $200K |
| 23 | American Fashion Network | $190K |
| 24 | Circular Services Group II, LLC DBA American Circular Textiles | $190K |
| 25 | Warmkraft, INC. | $180K |
Top Firms
Squire Patton Boggs$2.5M
The Ob-c Group, LLC$1.1M
Forbes-tate$1.1M
Ms. Missy Branson$846K
Capitol Counsel LLC$820K
Invariant LLC$660K
Hni Corporation$517K
Ogr$460K
Tiber Creek Group$410K
What They Lobby For
- International trade issues including NAFTA negotiations.
- Lobbied on issues related to apparel/clothing/textiles.
- Foreign Trade Zones NAFTA renegotiation
- China Tariffs, Counterfeits
- Flame Resistant Uniforms, Individual Soldier Equipment Issues, Federal Law Enforcement Uniforms
- No Specific bill number:matters relating to the operation of department stores that sell apparel, footwear and home products.
- Issues related to tax, commerce, and trade.
- Any and all issues related to fur labeling; Truth in Fur Labeling Act implementation; international trade issues affecting trade in apparel/textiles
- Footwear Trade China 301 Tariffs
- North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) -- NAFTA Renegotiation; Support reopening NAFTA for common sense improvements to strengthen the U.S. Textile Industry H.R. 2810, S.1519, National Defense A
Data Sources: Senate LDA Filings
Last updated: February 2026
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