Norfolk Southern
Transportation · Lobbying Client
Norfolk Southern reported $5.9 million in federal lobbying expenditures 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | Covington & Burling LLP | RRRGOV | 1 | $271K |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | Squire Patton Boggs LLP | ENVRRRTRA | 2 | $220K |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | Covington & Burling LLP | RRRGOVTRA | 2 | $357K |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | Akin Gump LLP | TRAENVGOV+1 | 2 | $214K |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | BGR Group LLP | TRAENV | 1 | $180K |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | Covington & Burling LLP | TRARRRENV | 2 | $285K |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | Cassidy & Associates LLP | GOVTRA | 1 | $259K |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | Cassidy & Associates LLP | GOVENV | 1 | $315K |
Norfolk Southern Lobbying FAQ
Norfolk Southern has spent $5.9M 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 61/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Norfolk Southern employs 2 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Norfolk Southern has contacted 5 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Interior.
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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.