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BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC.

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Lobbying Spend

$7.8M

Filings

228

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$180,000	6	2
2025	$700,000	11	2
2024	$440,000	8	2
2023	$470,000	8	2
2022	$390,000	9	2
2021	$350,000	8	2
2020	$180,000	8	2
2019	$400,000	8	2
2018	$130,000	4	1
2017	$250,000	9	3
2016	$400,000	12	3
2015	$120,000	13	3
2014	$90,000	12	3
2013	$240,000	13	3
2012	$230,000	11	3
2011	$260,000	14	3
2010	$240,000	13	3
2009	$530,000	13	3
2008	$400,000	14	3
2007	$290,000	9	4
2006	$620,000	9	4
2005	$120,000	5	3
2004	$180,000	4	3
2003	$80,000	2	2
2002	$220,000	1	1
2001	$100,000	1	1
2000	$160,000	2	1
1999	$80,000	1	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC.	$7,850,000	94
OWEN EVANS INGOLS	—	81
PODESTA GROUP, INC.	—	21
VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES	—	28
THE COHEN GROUP	—	4

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	207
SENATE	201
Energy, Dept of	76
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	36
State, Dept of (DOS)	22
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	10
Natl Security Council (NSC)	8
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)	7
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	7
Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)	6
Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC)	4
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	3
Labor, Dept of (DOL)	3
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	3
Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)	2
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)	2
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	1
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)	1
Government Accountability Office (GAO)	1
Treasury, Dept of	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	189
Defense	Defense	112
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	56
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	47
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	42
Waste (hazardous/solid/interstate/nuclear)	Waste (hazardous/solid/interstate/nuclear)	34
Aerospace	Aerospace	30
Foreign Relations	Foreign Relations	28
Government Issues	Government Issues	24
Transportation	Transportation	18
Science/Technology	Science/Technology	12
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	8
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	7
Telecommunications	Telecommunications	3
Disaster Planning/Emergencies	Disaster Planning/Emergencies	2

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 9022119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

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General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities and mining and metals production and processing facilities; general issues related to the waste treatment plant; related issues included in FY2027 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 9022) and Senate equivalent

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 9022

H.R. 9022119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

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General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities and mining and metals production and processing facilities; general issues related to the waste treatment plant; related issues included in FY2027 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 9022)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 9022

H.R. 4016119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Sentinel project in FY26 Defense Appropriations legislation (HR 4016 and S. 2572) as included in HR 7148 - FY2026 Consolidated Defense, LHHSED, Nat. Sec.-State, THUD, FSGG Approps. Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 4016

H.R. 4553119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

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General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities and mining and metals production and processing facilities; general issues related to the waste treatment plant; informational issues concerning NNSA procurements and NASA project development (Artemis); related issues included in FY2026 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 4553 and S. 3293) and (Commerce, Justice, Science HR 5342 and S. 2354) as combined in HR 6938 - FY2026 Consolidated CJS, Energy & Water, Interior Appropriations Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 4553

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H.R. 5342119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

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Cited source text and reported amounts

General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities and mining and metals production and processing facilities; general issues related to the waste treatment plant; informational issues concerning NNSA procurements and NASA project development (Artemis); related issues included in FY2026 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 4553 and S. 3293) and (Commerce, Justice, Science HR 5342 and S. 2354) as combined in HR 6938 - FY2026 Consolidated CJS, Energy & Water, Interior Appropriations Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 5342

H.R. 6938119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

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Cited source text and reported amounts

General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities and mining and metals production and processing facilities; general issues related to the waste treatment plant; informational issues concerning NNSA procurements and NASA project development (Artemis); related issues included in FY2026 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 4553 and S. 3293) and (Commerce, Justice, Science HR 5342 and S. 2354) as combined in HR 6938 - FY2026 Consolidated CJS, Energy & Water, Interior Appropriations Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 6938

H.R. 7148119th Congress

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Sentinel project in FY26 Defense Appropriations legislation (HR 4016 and S. 2572) as included in HR 7148 - FY2026 Consolidated Defense, LHHSED, Nat. Sec.-State, THUD, FSGG Approps. Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 7148

S. 2354119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

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Cited source text and reported amounts

General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities and mining and metals production and processing facilities; general issues related to the waste treatment plant; informational issues concerning NNSA procurements and NASA project development (Artemis); related issues included in FY2026 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 4553 and S. 3293) and (Commerce, Justice, Science HR 5342 and S. 2354) as combined in HR 6938 - FY2026 Consolidated CJS, Energy & Water, Interior Appropriations Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 2354

S. 2572119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Sentinel project in FY26 Defense Appropriations legislation (HR 4016 and S. 2572) as included in HR 7148 - FY2026 Consolidated Defense, LHHSED, Nat. Sec.-State, THUD, FSGG Approps. Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 2572

S. 3293119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

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Cited source text and reported amounts

General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities and mining and metals production and processing facilities; general issues related to the waste treatment plant; informational issues concerning NNSA procurements and NASA project development (Artemis); related issues included in FY2026 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 4553 and S. 3293) and (Commerce, Justice, Science HR 5342 and S. 2354) as combined in HR 6938 - FY2026 Consolidated CJS, Energy & Water, Interior Appropriations Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 3293

H.R. 4016119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Sentinel project and contracting policy included in FY26 Defense Appropriations legislation (HR 4016 and S. 2572) and 2026 National Defense Authorization Acts (S. 1071)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 4016

H.R. 4553119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities, liquified natural gas export terminals, and mining and metals production and processing facilities; issues related to the waste treatment plant; issues related to NNSA project development (Artemis); related issues included in FY2026 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 4553 and S. 3293) and (Commerce, Justice, Science HR 5342 and S. 2354)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 4553

H.R. 5342119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities, liquified natural gas export terminals, and mining and metals production and processing facilities; issues related to the waste treatment plant; issues related to NNSA project development (Artemis); related issues included in FY2026 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 4553 and S. 3293) and (Commerce, Justice, Science HR 5342 and S. 2354)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 5342

S. 1071119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Sentinel project and contracting policy included in FY26 Defense Appropriations legislation (HR 4016 and S. 2572) and 2026 National Defense Authorization Acts (S. 1071)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 1071

S. 2354119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities, liquified natural gas export terminals, and mining and metals production and processing facilities; issues related to the waste treatment plant; issues related to NNSA project development (Artemis); related issues included in FY2026 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 4553 and S. 3293) and (Commerce, Justice, Science HR 5342 and S. 2354)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 2354

S. 2572119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Sentinel project and contracting policy included in FY26 Defense Appropriations legislation (HR 4016 and S. 2572) and 2026 National Defense Authorization Acts (S. 1071)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 2572

S. 3293119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities, liquified natural gas export terminals, and mining and metals production and processing facilities; issues related to the waste treatment plant; issues related to NNSA project development (Artemis); related issues included in FY2026 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 4553 and S. 3293) and (Commerce, Justice, Science HR 5342 and S. 2354)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 3293

H.R. 4016119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Sentinel project and contracting policy included in FY26 Defense Appropriations legislation (HR 4016 and S. 2572) and 2026 National Defense Authorization Acts (S. 1071)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 4016

H.R. 4553119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities, liquified natural gas export terminals, and mining and metals production and processing facilities; issues related to the waste treatment plant; issues related to NNSA project development (Artemis); related issues included in FY2026 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 4553 and S. 3293) and (Commerce, Justice, Science HR 5342 and S. 2354)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 4553

H.R. 5342119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities, liquified natural gas export terminals, and mining and metals production and processing facilities; issues related to the waste treatment plant; issues related to NNSA project development (Artemis); related issues included in FY2026 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 4553 and S. 3293) and (Commerce, Justice, Science HR 5342 and S. 2354)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 5342

S. 1071119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Sentinel project and contracting policy included in FY26 Defense Appropriations legislation (HR 4016 and S. 2572) and 2026 National Defense Authorization Acts (S. 1071)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 1071

S. 2354119th Congress

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities, liquified natural gas export terminals, and mining and metals production and processing facilities; issues related to the waste treatment plant; issues related to NNSA project development (Artemis); related issues included in FY2026 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 4553 and S. 3293) and (Commerce, Justice, Science HR 5342 and S. 2354)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 2354

S. 2572119th Congress

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Sentinel project and contracting policy included in FY26 Defense Appropriations legislation (HR 4016 and S. 2572) and 2026 National Defense Authorization Acts (S. 1071)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 2572

S. 3293119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities, liquified natural gas export terminals, and mining and metals production and processing facilities; issues related to the waste treatment plant; issues related to NNSA project development (Artemis); related issues included in FY2026 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 4553 and S. 3293) and (Commerce, Justice, Science HR 5342 and S. 2354)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: S. 3293

H.R. 3838119th Congress

Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: OWEN EVANS INGOLS

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to the Sentinel project; related issues included in FY26 Defense Appropriations legislation (HR 4016 and S. 2572) and 2026 House and Senate National Defense Authorization Acts (S. 2296 and HR 3838)

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR 3838

Source: Senate LDA