GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Lobbying Spend

$15.5M

Filings

181

Firms Hired

Active Period

2003–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$886,370	6	2
2025	$1,060,000	8	2
2024	$660,000	9	3
2023	$820,000	9	2
2022	$970,000	10	2
2021	$730,000	8	2
2020	$880,000	8	2
2019	$780,000	8	2
2018	$840,000	8	2
2017	$870,000	8	2
2016	$670,000	9	2
2015	$770,000	9	2
2014	$570,000	8	2
2013	$520,000	8	2
2012	$480,000	11	3
2011	$500,000	8	2
2010	$460,000	8	2
2009	$470,000	8	2
2008	$440,000	8	2
2007	$980,000	6	2
2006	$200,000	4	2
2005	$540,000	5	2
2004	$300,000	4	2
2003	$140,000	3	2

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
GENESEE & WYOMING INC.	$15,536,370	92
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP	—	77
MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.	—	9
CHAMBERS, CONLON & HARTWELL, LLC	—	3

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
SENATE	174
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	169
Federal Railroad Administration	66
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	33
Federal Highway Administration (FHA)	14
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	13
Surface Transportation Board (STB)	11
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	4
U.S. Customs & Border Protection	4
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	1
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)	1
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Transportation	Transportation	140
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	95
Railroads	Railroads	87
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	15
Trucking/Shipping	Trucking/Shipping	9
Agriculture	Agriculture	6
Aviation/Airlines/Airports	Aviation/Airlines/Airports	1
Roads/Highway	Roads/Highway	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 516119th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.

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Issues related to tax credits in PL 119-21 H.R. 516/S. 1532 - Short Line Railroad Tax Credit Modernization Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 516

S. 1532119th Congress

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.

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Issues related to tax credits in PL 119-21 H.R. 516/S. 1532 - Short Line Railroad Tax Credit Modernization Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S. 1532

H.R. 1674118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions of 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safgety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR. 1674

S. 576118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions of 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safgety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 576

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H.R. 1674118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions of 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safgety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR. 1674

S. 576118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions of 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safgety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 576

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.

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Issues related to tax credits. H.R. 1/PL 119-21 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1674118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions of 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safgety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR. 1674

S. 576118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions of 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safgety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 576

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.

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Issues related to tax credits. H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1674118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions of 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safgety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR. 1674

S. 576118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions of 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safgety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 576

H.R. 1674118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions on 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR. 1674

S. 576118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions on 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 576

H.R. 1674118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions on 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR. 1674

S. 576118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions on 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 576

H.R. 1674118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions on 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR. 1674

H.R. 3372118th Congress

To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes.

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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HR. 3372 and impacts of heavier truck legislation. HR. 7496 and impacts of heavier truck legislation. Discussion on development of the new Agriculture Reauthorization bill.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR. 3372

H.R. 7496118th Congress

MOVE Act

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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HR. 3372 and impacts of heavier truck legislation. HR. 7496 and impacts of heavier truck legislation. Discussion on development of the new Agriculture Reauthorization bill.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR. 7496

S. 576118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions on 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 576

H.R. 1674118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions on 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR. 1674

H.R. 3372118th Congress

To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes.

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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HR. 3372 and impacts of heavier truck legislation. HR. 7496 and impacts of heavier truck legislation. Discussion on development of the new Agriculture Reauthorization bill.

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR. 3372

H.R. 7496118th Congress

MOVE Act

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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HR. 3372 and impacts of heavier truck legislation. HR. 7496 and impacts of heavier truck legislation. Discussion on development of the new Agriculture Reauthorization bill.

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR. 7496

S. 576118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions on 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight container railroad technology. Discussions on enhancements to 45G in the federal tax code. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety.

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 576

H.R. 1674118th Congress

Railway Safety Act of 2023

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: GENESEE & WYOMING INC.

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Discussions on 2022 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal grant projects. S. 576 and HR. 1674, Railway Safety Act of 2023, and related topics on rail freight safety. General discussions on the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement federal program. HR. 3782, Short Line Railroad Relief Act. Discussion on the development of a new zero emission freight railroad technology.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR. 1674

Source: Senate LDA

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