FirstEnergy Corp
Energy & Natural Resources · Lobbying Client
FirstEnergy Corp's Federal Lobbying Record
FirstEnergy Corp's $6.5M in disclosed federal lobbying puts it in the mid-tier of registered filers. Spending in the seven-figure range is common for established trade groups, mid-size corporations, and advocacy organizations that maintain a steady but not aggressive presence on Capitol Hill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, FirstEnergy Corp's annual disclosed lobbying spend has climbed meaningfully — from $1.2M in 2020 to $1.4M in 2024, a change of +17%. Step-changes of this size often coincide with major bills moving through Congress, regulatory rulemakings affecting the organization's industry, or a leadership change in the relevant committee.
FirstEnergy Corp's disclosed lobbying focuses on a narrow 4-issue footprint. A focused issue list usually means the organization concentrates its federal engagement on a small set of bills or rulemakings directly relevant to its core business.
2 of 4 lobbyists reported by FirstEnergy Corp (50%) disclose prior federal government service — a high revolving-door share. The LDA cover sheet flags any "covered position" the lobbyist held in the executive branch, Congress, or a senior staff role within the past two years.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Heather A. Podesta (Former Chief Counsel, House Ways & Means Committee); Steven J. Elmendorf (Former Chief Counsel, House Ways & Means Committee). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Energy & Natural Resources sector, FirstEnergy Corp ranks #18 of 35 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is ExxonMobil at $46.5M; the sector average is $11.8M. FirstEnergy Corp's $6.5M sits 45% below the sector average.
FirstEnergy Corp's LobbySpend Influence Score of 60/100 (grade B) reflects significant federal lobbying reach. The score blends disclosed total spend, issue breadth, and revolving-door connections — lobbyists with prior federal government service. A B-grade typically means the organization is well above average on at least two of those three signals, with sustained activity over multiple years rather than a one-off spike.
Every figure above is sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings submitted under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. Per-issue dollar splits and covered-position flags are filer-reported and may be amended after initial submission.
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Annual Lobbying Spend
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Franklin Square Group | ENGUTI | 1 | $351K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Peck Madigan Jones | UTIENV | 3 | $395K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Holland & Knight | UTIGOVENV+1 | 1 | $319K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Jones Day | UTIENVGOV | 3 | $373K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Tarplin, Downs & Young | ENGENVGOV | 2 | $353K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Cassidy & Associates | UTIGOVENG+1 | 1 | $325K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Summit Strategies Government Affairs | ENVUTIGOV+1 | 2 | $328K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Covington & Burling | GOVUTIENG+1 | 1 | $412K |
FirstEnergy Corp Lobbying FAQ
FirstEnergy Corp has spent $6.5M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
FirstEnergy Corp lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Energy/Nuclear, Utilities, Environment/Superfund, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
FirstEnergy Corp 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%).
FirstEnergy Corp employs 4 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
FirstEnergy Corp has contacted 5 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of State, Small Business Administration, Dept of Homeland Security.
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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.