Politicians supported
168
distinct FEC recipients
pac · TX
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
Active on two fronts: $772K in campaign contributions and $6.1M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $6.9M
- Total influence
- $772K
- Contributions
- $6.1M
- Lobbying
The verdict
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY 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
- $772K
- campaign contributions
- $6.1M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
11
distinct policy categories
How BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $6.1M.
Lobbying share of total influence 88.8%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY's influence footprint shows
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, headquartered in TX, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $772K in PAC contributions alongside $6.1M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY's PAC contributions reached 168 federal politicians, led by Peter Allen Stauber at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 11 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Transportation, Budget/Appropriations, Railroads.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M |
| 2023 | $3.5M |
Lobbying issues
Transportation
42 filings
Budget/Appropriations
21 filings
Railroads
20 filings
Environment/Superfund
14 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
14 filings
Energy/Nuclear
12 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
7 filings
Homeland Security
3 filings
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
1 filings
Telecommunications
1 filings
Clean Air and Water (quality)
1 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY have?
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY has a combined political influence footprint of $6.9M, made up of $772K in campaign contributions and $6.1M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY support?
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY contributed $772K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY supported 168 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Peter Allen Stauber ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY lobby on?
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY spent $6.1M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Transportation, Budget/Appropriations, Railroads. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY 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.