Norfolk Southern
Transportation · Lobbying Client
Norfolk Southern reported $6.2 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 4 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
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Arnold & Porter | GOVTRA | 2 | $367K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Cassidy & Associates | ENVRRRGOV+1 | 4 | $340K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Invariant LLC | RRRENVGOV+1 | 1 | $278K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Prime Policy Group | GOVENVRRR+1 | 2 | $342K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Mehlman Consulting | TRARRRENV | 4 | $394K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Mehlman Consulting | RRRTRAENV+1 | 4 | $396K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Steptoe & Johnson | RRRENVGOV+1 | 4 | $327K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Tarplin, Downs & Young | RRRTRA | 3 | $327K |
Norfolk Southern Lobbying FAQ
Norfolk Southern has spent $6.2M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Norfolk Southern lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Railroads, Transportation, Environment/Superfund, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Norfolk Southern 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%).
Norfolk Southern employs 4 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Norfolk Southern has contacted 7 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Defense, U.S. House of Representatives, Federal Communications 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.