BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED

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Lobbying Spend

$410K

Filings

Firms Hired

Active Period

2011–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	—	3	1
2025	—	7	3
2024	$210,000	17	3
2023	—	4	1
2022	—	3	1
2011	$200,000	7	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED	$410,000	18
COVINGTON & BURLING LLP	—	13
BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS	—	10

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	26
SENATE	25
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	10
Energy, Dept of	4
General Services Administration (GSA)	4
White House Office	4
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)	3
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)	2
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Transportation	Transportation	24
Computer Industry	Computer Industry	14
Science/Technology	Science/Technology	8
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	4
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	4
Clean Air and Water (quality)	Clean Air and Water (quality)	3
Aviation/Airlines/Airports	Aviation/Airlines/Airports	3
Roads/Highway	Roads/Highway	2
Utilities	Utilities	1
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (21)

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

S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED

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S 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. This bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2028, including activities and programs related to airport planning and development, facilities and equipment, and operations. The National Transportation Safety Board is also reauthorized through FY2028.

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

Matched citations: S 1939

S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED

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S 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. This bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2028, including activities and programs related to airport planning and development, facilities and equipment, and operations. The National Transportation Safety Board is also reauthorized through FY2028.

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

Matched citations: S 1939

S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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Issues related to Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (not yet introduced); FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939); Issues related to Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems grant program (FHWA); Issues related to grid resilience

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 1939

S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED

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S 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. This bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2028, including activities and programs related to airport planning and development, facilities and equipment, and operations. The National Transportation Safety Board is also reauthorized through FY2028.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S 1939

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S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED

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S 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. This bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2028, including activities and programs related to airport planning and development, facilities and equipment, and operations. The National Transportation Safety Board is also reauthorized through FY2028.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S 1939

S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2024 · first_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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Issues related to Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (not yet introduced); FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939); Issues related to Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems grant program (FHWA); Issues related to grid resilience

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

Matched citations: S. 1939

S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2023 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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Issues related to Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (not yet introduced); FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939); Issues related to Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems grant program (FHWA); Issues related to grid resilience

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

Matched citations: S. 1939

H.R. 2670118th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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Issues related Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (not yet introduced); FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939); Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935); Section 808 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670); Issues regarding digital twins related to mining, recycling infrastructure, coastal restoration, and outbound investment

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

Matched citations: H.R. 2670

H.R. 3935118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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Issues related Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (not yet introduced); FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939); Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935); Section 808 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670); Issues regarding digital twins related to mining, recycling infrastructure, coastal restoration, and outbound investment

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

Matched citations: H.R. 3935

S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2023 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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Issues related Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (not yet introduced); FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939); Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935); Section 808 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670); Issues regarding digital twins related to mining, recycling infrastructure, coastal restoration, and outbound investment

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

Matched citations: S. 1939

H.R. 3684117th Congress

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

2023 · first_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939); Issues related to implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684); Issues related to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376); Issues related to Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (not yet introduced)

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

Matched citations: H.R. 3684

H.R. 5376117th Congress

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

2023 · first_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939); Issues related to implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684); Issues related to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376); Issues related to Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (not yet introduced)

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

Matched citations: H.R. 5376

S. 1939118th Congress

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

2023 · first_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939); Issues related to implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684); Issues related to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376); Issues related to Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (not yet introduced)

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

Matched citations: S. 1939

H.R. 3684117th Congress

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act (H.R. 5315); Issues related to implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)

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

Matched citations: H.R. 3684

H.R. 5315117th Congress

Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act

2022 · fourth_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act (H.R. 5315); Issues related to implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)

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

Matched citations: H.R. 5315

H.R. 3684117th Congress

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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CHIPS and Science Act (H.R. 4346) and former version, USICA, including outbound investment; Issues related to implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684); Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376); FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939); Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act (H.R. 5315); Issues related to Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (S. 4136)

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

Matched citations: H.R. 3684

H.R. 4346117th Congress

Chips and Science Act

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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CHIPS and Science Act (H.R. 4346) and former version, USICA, including outbound investment; Issues related to implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684); Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376); FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939); Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act (H.R. 5315); Issues related to Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (S. 4136)

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

Matched citations: H.R. 4346

H.R. 5315117th Congress

Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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CHIPS and Science Act (H.R. 4346) and former version, USICA, including outbound investment; Issues related to implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684); Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376); FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939); Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act (H.R. 5315); Issues related to Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (S. 4136)

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

Matched citations: H.R. 5315

H.R. 5376117th Congress

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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CHIPS and Science Act (H.R. 4346) and former version, USICA, including outbound investment; Issues related to implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684); Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376); FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939); Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act (H.R. 5315); Issues related to Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (S. 4136)

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

Matched citations: H.R. 5376

S. 1939117th Congress

Preventing Antisemitic Hate Crimes Act

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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CHIPS and Science Act (H.R. 4346) and former version, USICA, including outbound investment; Issues related to implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684); Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376); FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939); Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act (H.R. 5315); Issues related to Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (S. 4136)

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

Matched citations: S. 1939

S. 4136117th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2022

2022 · third_quarter · Firm: COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

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CHIPS and Science Act (H.R. 4346) and former version, USICA, including outbound investment; Issues related to implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684); Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376); FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939); Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act (H.R. 5315); Issues related to Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (S. 4136)

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

Matched citations: S. 4136

Source: Senate LDA

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