Caterpillar Inc
Manufacturing · Lobbying Client
Caterpillar Inc reported $10.4 million in federal lobbying expenditures as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 5 policy areas, with primary focus on Manufacturing, Trade, Taxation. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | Akin Gump LLP | ENVGOV | 3 | $504K |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | K&L Gates LLP | TRDMANTAX+2 | 2 | $520K |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | Brownstein Hyatt LLP | ENVTAXGOV | 3 | $338K |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | Akin Gump LLP | MANTAXGOV+1 | 3 | $562K |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | Cassidy & Associates LLP | MAN | 4 | $754K |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | Brownstein Hyatt LLP | ENV | 1 | $539K |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | Holland & Knight LLP | ENV | 2 | $739K |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | Holland & Knight LLP | MAN | 1 | $681K |
Caterpillar Inc Lobbying FAQ
Caterpillar Inc has spent $10.4M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Caterpillar Inc lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Manufacturing, Trade, Taxation, Environment/Superfund. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Caterpillar Inc 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%).
Caterpillar Inc employs 4 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Caterpillar Inc has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Treasury, Small Business Administration, National Science Foundation.
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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.