Amtrak
Transportation · Lobbying Client
Amtrak reported $6.5 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 Railroads, Transportation, Budget/Appropriations. 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.
Annual Lobbying Spend
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | K&L Gates | RRRBUD | 3 | $281K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Van Scoyoc Associates | GOVTRARRR+1 | 1 | $357K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Podesta Group | TRAGOVBUD | 3 | $399K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Subject Matter | TRARRRGOV+1 | 2 | $397K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Holland & Knight | BUDGOV | 2 | $383K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Stewart & Stewart | BUDGOVRRR+1 | 4 | $348K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Van Scoyoc Associates | TRARRRGOV | 1 | $349K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Steptoe & Johnson | TRARRR | 4 | $402K |
Amtrak Lobbying FAQ
Amtrak has spent $6.5M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Amtrak lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Railroads, Transportation, Budget/Appropriations, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Amtrak has an Influence Score of 60/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Amtrak employs 4 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Amtrak has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Commerce, U.S. Senate, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
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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.