National Mining Association
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
National Mining Association's Federal Lobbying Record
National Mining Association's $6.3M 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, National Mining Association's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $1.2M at the start versus $1.2M at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
National Mining Association's disclosed lobbying covers 5 general issue areas — a moderate footprint. Filers in this range tend to engage on a coherent cluster of related topics rather than spreading effort across the federal agenda.
1 of 4 lobbyists reported by National Mining Association (25%) disclose prior federal government service. That share is common at established government affairs operations that explicitly hire from agency and committee staff.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Donna F. Edwards (Former Professional Staff Member, Senate Appropriations Committee). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Trade Association sector, National Mining Association ranks #40 of 114 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is US Chamber of Commerce at $387.8M; the sector average is $9.5M. National Mining Association's $6.3M sits 34% below the sector average.
National Mining Association's LobbySpend Influence Score of 53/100 (grade C) is the most common grade in the index — it covers organizations with established but moderate federal advocacy programs. The score combines disclosed total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving-door connections (30%). A C-grade is typical of mid-size corporations and trade associations with steady quarterly filings on a focused issue set.
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 | National Mining Association | LBRENVGOV+2 | 3 | $262K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | National Mining Association | ENGENV | 4 | $308K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | National Mining Association | LBRENGNAT | 3 | $247K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | National Mining Association | LBRENGNAT+2 | 1 | $257K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | National Mining Association | ENGENVGOV+1 | 4 | $337K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | National Mining Association | ENVLBR | 1 | $351K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | National Mining Association | LBRNATGOV | 2 | $378K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | National Mining Association | NATGOVLBR+2 | 3 | $280K |
National Mining Association Lobbying FAQ
National Mining Association has spent $6.3M on federal lobbying across 5 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
National Mining Association lobbies on 5 policy issues, including Energy/Nuclear, Environment/Superfund, Natural Resources, Labor/Workplace. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
National Mining Association has an Influence Score of 53/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
National Mining Association employs 4 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
National Mining Association has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including White House Office, Dept of the Treasury, Securities & Exchange Commission.
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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.