Association of American Railroads
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
Association of American Railroads reported $9.9 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 5 policy areas, with primary focus on Railroads, Transportation, Environment/Superfund. 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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| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Association of American Railroads | RRRLBRENV | 1 | $532K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Association of American Railroads | RRRENVGOV+2 | 1 | $490K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Association of American Railroads | GOVTRAENV | 1 | $455K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Association of American Railroads | RRRLBR | 2 | $476K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Association of American Railroads | ENVRRRGOV+1 | 2 | $464K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Association of American Railroads | RRRTRALBR+1 | 4 | $516K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Association of American Railroads | ENVRRR | 4 | $385K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Association of American Railroads | ENVLBR | 4 | $387K |
Association of American Railroads Lobbying FAQ
Association of American Railroads has spent $9.9M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Association of American Railroads lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Railroads, Transportation, Environment/Superfund, Labor/Workplace. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Association of American Railroads has an Influence Score of 61/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Association of American Railroads employs 7 registered lobbyists, of whom 3 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Association of American Railroads has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of Commerce.
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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.