Caterpillar Inc
Manufacturing · Lobbying Client
Caterpillar Inc reported $11.9 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 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.
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | S-3 Group | TAXENVTRD+2 | 1 | $621K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | DLA Piper | ENVGOVTAX | 4 | $511K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Venable LLP | ENVTAXMAN+1 | 2 | $642K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Prime Policy Group | ENVMANTRD | 2 | $585K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Squire Patton Boggs | TRDTAX | 4 | $566K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Cornerstone Government Affairs | TRDTAXMAN | 1 | $538K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Venable LLP | MANTAXTRD+1 | 1 | $713K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Williams & Jensen | TRDMANENV+2 | 1 | $712K |
Caterpillar Inc Lobbying FAQ
Caterpillar Inc has spent $11.9M 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 59/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Caterpillar Inc employs 8 registered lobbyists, of whom 3 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Caterpillar Inc has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of the Interior, Dept of Labor, U.S. House of Representatives.
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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.