BNSF Railway
Transportation · Lobbying Client
BNSF Railway reported $8.3 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.
Annual Lobbying Spend
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Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Prime Policy Group | ENVRRR | 3 | $532K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | DLA Piper | TRALBRRRR | 3 | $436K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Squire Patton Boggs | RRRTRA | 3 | $366K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld | TRALBRENV+1 | 4 | $410K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | S-3 Group | TRARRR | 1 | $427K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | K&L Gates | LBRTRAENV+2 | 2 | $316K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Invariant LLC | GOVENV | 1 | $335K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Van Scoyoc Associates | LBRTRARRR+2 | 3 | $377K |
BNSF Railway Lobbying FAQ
BNSF Railway has spent $8.3M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
BNSF Railway lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Railroads, Transportation, Environment/Superfund, Labor/Workplace. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
BNSF Railway has an Influence Score of 57/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
BNSF Railway employs 6 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
BNSF Railway has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Federal Aviation Administration, Dept of Energy, Dept of Justice.
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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.