Politicians supported
67
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS
Active on two fronts: $102K in campaign contributions and $9.5M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $9.6M
- Total influence
- $102K
- Contributions
- $9.5M
- Lobbying
The verdict
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS ranks in the top 11% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 11%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $102K
- campaign contributions
- $9.5M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
13
distinct policy categories
How ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $9.5M.
Lobbying share of total influence 98.9%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS's influence footprint shows
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $102K in PAC contributions alongside $9.5M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS's PAC contributions reached 67 federal politicians, led by Rafael Edward Ted Cruz at $4K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 13 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Railroads, Transportation, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.5M |
| 2023 | $5.0M |
Lobbying issues
Railroads
28 filings
Transportation
24 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
8 filings
Budget/Appropriations
8 filings
Homeland Security
7 filings
Environment/Superfund
7 filings
Agriculture
5 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4 filings
Energy/Nuclear
3 filings
Telecommunications
2 filings
Government Issues
2 filings
Trucking/Shipping
1 filings
Science/Technology
1 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS have?
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS has a combined political influence footprint of $9.6M, made up of $102K in campaign contributions and $9.5M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS support?
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS contributed $102K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS supported 67 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Rafael Edward Ted Cruz ($4K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS lobby on?
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS spent $9.5M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Railroads, Transportation, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS come from?
PlainInfluence aggregates data from three federal sources: the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for campaign contributions, the Senate Office of Public Records for lobbying disclosures under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and USAspending.gov for federal contract awards. Data covers the 2023-2024 reporting period.
What is "total influence" and how is it calculated?
Total influence is the sum of an organization's campaign contributions, lobbying spending, and federal contract values. It provides a single metric for comparing the overall political and economic footprint of organizations in the federal arena. Each component is independently sourced from official government filings.
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Every figure on PlainInfluence is rendered directly from official FEC, Senate LDA and USAspending records, no number is typed in by an editor. Contribution, lobbying, and contract totals are aggregated directly from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending bulk data, no figure is hand-entered. Disclosed contributions, lobbying, and contracts are lawful, regulated activities, appearing on this page is not an allegation of wrongdoing. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, our disclaimer, or report a data error. Data current as of 2023-2024.