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Lobbying Spend

$92.7M

Filings

282

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$3,862,000	12	4
2025	$5,446,800	14	4
2024	$4,480,000	12	3
2023	$7,780,000	16	3
2022	$5,383,000	14	3
2021	$3,300,000	12	3
2020	$3,690,000	15	3
2019	$3,230,000	13	3
2018	$2,590,000	13	4
2017	$3,890,000	17	4
2016	$3,970,000	16	4
2015	$8,870,000	19	4
2014	$6,050,000	17	4
2013	$6,300,000	12	3
2012	$4,890,000	13	3
2011	$2,780,000	8	2
2010	$2,110,000	8	2
2009	$3,455,910	9	2
2008	$2,798,202	10	2
2007	$2,982,000	5	3
2006	$1,160,000	7	4
2005	$920,000	6	3
2004	$680,000	1	1
2003	$480,000	2	1
2002	$960,000	5	2
2001	$220,000	2	2
2000	$200,000	3	2
1999	$200,000	1	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
CATERPILLAR INC	$92,677,912	105
THE DUBERSTEIN GROUP INC.	—	53
THE WASHINGTON TAX & PUBLIC POLICY GROUP	—	82
BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS	—	20
COVINGTON & BURLING LLP	—	3
ROBISON INTERNATIONAL, INC.	—	6
AUSTIN LEGAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PLLC	—	5
CARROLL, PETER A.	—	4
WEXLER \| WALKER, A UNIT OF HILL+KNOWLTON STRATEGIES, LLC	—	4

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
SENATE	253
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	245
Treasury, Dept of	97
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	74
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	67
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	59
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	37
White House Office	37
State, Dept of (DOS)	31
Energy, Dept of	25
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	23
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)	22
Labor, Dept of (DOL)	20
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	20
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	12
Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)	11
Office of the Vice President of the United States	10
Interior, Dept of (DOI)	8
Justice, Dept of (DOJ)	7
Natl Security Council (NSC)	7

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	207
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	153
Transportation	Transportation	112
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	103
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities	75
Copyright/Patent/Trademark	Copyright/Patent/Trademark	73
Health Issues	Health Issues	62
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	57
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	49
Education	Education	46
Defense	Defense	45
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)	Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)	42
Retirement	Retirement	41
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	33
Immigration	Immigration	33
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	29
Manufacturing	Manufacturing	18
Torts	Torts	17
Railroads	Railroads	14
Trucking/Shipping	Trucking/Shipping	13

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 1566119th Congress

REPAIR Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in HR 8800 (Sec 861) and S 4784 (Sec 804), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027 Discussions regarding automotive right to repair efforts, H.R.1566 - Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act (entire bill)

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1566

H.R. 2140119th Congress

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions related to diesel engine emissions. S. 3135 Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2025 (entire bill). H.R. 7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Section 12422); H.R. 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (entire bill); H.R. 9618 Diesel Engine Flexibility Act (Section 3)

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2140

H.R. 2853119th Congress

Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions regarding ongoing industry issue of product theft from shipping containers on railroads, S. 1404, H.R. 2853 - Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (entire bill)

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2853

H.R. 7567119th Congress

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions related to diesel engine emissions. S. 3135 Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2025 (entire bill). H.R. 7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Section 12422); H.R. 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (entire bill); H.R. 9618 Diesel Engine Flexibility Act (Section 3)

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 7567

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H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in HR 8800 (Sec 861) and S 4784 (Sec 804), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027 Discussions regarding automotive right to repair efforts, H.R.1566 - Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act (entire bill)

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 8800

H.R. 8870119th Congress

BUILD America 250 Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions re: implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (issues related to surface transportation funding and infrastructure investments; PL: 117-58) General discussions about Highway Trust Fund and surface transportation reauthorization, H.R. 8870 - BUILD America 250 Act (entire bill)

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8870

H.R. 9340119th Congress

Ratepayer Protection Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions related to permitting reform. S. 5653 American Affordability & Jobs Act of 2026 (entire bill) Discussions related to power generation and electricity infrastructure. H.R. 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act (entire bill)

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 9340

H.R. 9618119th Congress

DEF Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions related to diesel engine emissions. S. 3135 Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2025 (entire bill). H.R. 7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Section 12422); H.R. 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (entire bill); H.R. 9618 Diesel Engine Flexibility Act (Section 3)

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 9618

S. 1404119th Congress

Combating Organized Retail Crime Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions regarding ongoing industry issue of product theft from shipping containers on railroads, S. 1404, H.R. 2853 - Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (entire bill)

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 1404

S. 3135119th Congress

Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions related to diesel engine emissions. S. 3135 Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2025 (entire bill). H.R. 7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Section 12422); H.R. 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (entire bill); H.R. 9618 Diesel Engine Flexibility Act (Section 3)

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 3135

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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General discussions related to reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (no bill number) Discussions regarding capital distributions for government contractors, S 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027 (Sec 815)

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S 4784

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in HR 8800 (Sec 861) and S 4784 (Sec 804), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027 Discussions regarding automotive right to repair efforts, H.R.1566 - Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act (entire bill)

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S 4784

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE DUBERSTEIN GROUP INC.

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Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in HR 8800 (Sec 861) and S 4784 (Sec 804), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027

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

Matched citations: HR 8800

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE DUBERSTEIN GROUP INC.

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Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in HR 8800 (Sec 861) and S 4784 (Sec 804), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027

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

Matched citations: S 4784

H.R. 10431119th Congress

U.S. Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE WASHINGTON TAX & PUBLIC POLICY GROUP

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Issues related to corporate and international tax issues, including IRC 11, 41, 55, 56A, and 59, 59A, 951A, 250, and 954(d) and (e) on the taxation of domestic and global income. (H.R. 10431, U.S. Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act of 2026) Issues related to OECD Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 negotiations, agreements, implementation, and reporting related to the taxation of global income. (No Bill Number).

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

Matched citations: H.R. 10431

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: THE DUBERSTEIN GROUP INC.

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Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in HR 8800 (Sec 861) and S 4784 (Sec 804), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027

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

Matched citations: HR 8800

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: THE DUBERSTEIN GROUP INC.

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Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in HR 8800 (Sec 861) and S 4784 (Sec 804), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027

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

Matched citations: S 4784

H.R. 1566119th Congress

REPAIR Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions regarding automotive right to repair efforts (H.R.1566 - Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act; entire bill) Discussions regarding several patent bills, including: Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA; S.1546 and H.R. 3152) and Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL; S. 1553; HR 3160) (entire bills) Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in HR 8800 (Sec 861) and S 4784 (Sec 804), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027

Client expense: $1,142,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.1566

H.R. 2140119th Congress

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions related to diesel engine emissions. S. 3135 Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2025 (entire bill). H.R. 7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Section 12422); H.R. 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (entire bills) General discussions related to air permitting issues (no bill number)

Client expense: $1,142,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2140

H.R. 2853119th Congress

Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions regarding ongoing industry issue of product theft from shipping containers on railroads. (S. 1404, H.R. 2853 - Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act) (entire bill)

Client expense: $1,142,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2853

H.R. 3152119th Congress

Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions regarding automotive right to repair efforts (H.R.1566 - Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act; entire bill) Discussions regarding several patent bills, including: Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA; S.1546 and H.R. 3152) and Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL; S. 1553; HR 3160) (entire bills) Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in HR 8800 (Sec 861) and S 4784 (Sec 804), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027

Client expense: $1,142,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 3152

H.R. 3160119th Congress

PREVAIL Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions regarding automotive right to repair efforts (H.R.1566 - Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act; entire bill) Discussions regarding several patent bills, including: Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA; S.1546 and H.R. 3152) and Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL; S. 1553; HR 3160) (entire bills) Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in HR 8800 (Sec 861) and S 4784 (Sec 804), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027

Client expense: $1,142,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 3160

H.R. 7567119th Congress

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions related to diesel engine emissions. S. 3135 Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2025 (entire bill). H.R. 7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Section 12422); H.R. 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (entire bills) General discussions related to air permitting issues (no bill number)

Client expense: $1,142,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 7567

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Discussions regarding automotive right to repair efforts (H.R.1566 - Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act; entire bill) Discussions regarding several patent bills, including: Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA; S.1546 and H.R. 3152) and Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL; S. 1553; HR 3160) (entire bills) Discussions regarding right to repair efforts in HR 8800 (Sec 861) and S 4784 (Sec 804), the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027

Client expense: $1,142,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 8800

H.R. 8870119th Congress

BUILD America 250 Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: CATERPILLAR INC

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Discussions about Highway Trust Fund and surface transportation reauthorization (H.R. 8870 - BUILD America 250 Act) (entire bill)

Client expense: $1,142,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8870

Source: Senate LDA