Union Pacific Railroad
Transportation · Lobbying Client
Union Pacific Railroad's Federal Lobbying Record
Union Pacific Railroad's $8.6M 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, Union Pacific Railroad's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $1.9M in 2020 to $1.6M in 2024, a change of -15%. 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.
Union Pacific Railroad's disclosed lobbying covers 6 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 6 lobbyists reported by Union Pacific Railroad (17%) disclose prior federal government service — a small minority of the named bench.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Frederick H. Graefe (Former Legislative Director, U.S. House of Representatives). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Transportation sector, Union Pacific Railroad ranks #6 of 17 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is FedEx Corporation at $34.8M; the sector average is $9.3M. Union Pacific Railroad's $8.6M sits 7% below the sector average.
Union Pacific Railroad'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 | S-3 Group | TRARRR | 2 | $434K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Fierce Government Relations | LBRRRRGOV+2 | 2 | $369K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Williams & Jensen | TRATAXGOV | 4 | $358K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Peck Madigan Jones | GOVLBRTAX+1 | 4 | $372K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Franklin Square Group | LBRTAXTRA+1 | 4 | $489K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck | TAXENVGOV+1 | 4 | $395K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Podesta Group | TAXTRA | 2 | $394K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Cassidy & Associates | ENVTAXRRR | 3 | $459K |
Union Pacific Railroad Lobbying FAQ
Union Pacific Railroad has spent $8.6M on federal lobbying across 6 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Union Pacific Railroad lobbies on 6 policy issues, including Railroads, Transportation, Taxation, Labor/Workplace. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Union Pacific Railroad 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%).
Union Pacific Railroad employs 6 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Union Pacific Railroad has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Education, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, National Science Foundation.
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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.