American Express
Finance & Banking · Lobbying Client
American Express reported $6.7 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 4 policy areas, with primary focus on Financial Institutions, Taxation, Consumer Issues/Safety. This data is drawn from quarterly disclosure reports filed with the Secretary of the Senate under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. All lobbying disclosure data sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Steptoe & Johnson | FINTAXCSP+1 | 4 | $308K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Cornerstone Government Affairs | TAXFINCSP | 2 | $263K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Arnold & Porter | FINCSPTAX | 3 | $378K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Steptoe & Johnson | TAXFINGOV+1 | 3 | $311K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Squire Patton Boggs | FINTAXCSP+1 | 2 | $304K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Venable LLP | FINGOV | 1 | $284K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Fierce Government Relations | FINTAXCSP+1 | 3 | $376K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Mehlman Consulting | CSPFIN | 1 | $373K |
American Express Lobbying FAQ
American Express has spent $6.7M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
American Express lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Financial Institutions, Taxation, Consumer Issues/Safety, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
American Express has an Influence Score of 51/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
American Express employs 4 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
American Express has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of State, U.S. Senate, Environmental Protection Agency.
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.