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Southwest Airlines: Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded) records

Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded): 133 records from the U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov), from 2021 to 2026; the amounts total $11,520,000. Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded): 3 records from the Federal Election Commission, from 2022 to 2026; the amounts total $1,112,000. Outcomes as recorded: $386,500.00 to federal candidates' committees (2025-2026) (1), $459,000.00 to federal candidates' committees (2023-2024) (1), $266,500.00 to federal candidates' committees (2021-2022) (1).

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Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded): records, page 1 of 3
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Oct 20, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES reported $370,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BAN, BUD, DEF, HOM, TAX; bills named: H.R. 9170, H.R. 9310, S. 2503, H.R. 7613, H.R. 8770, S. 2387, H.R. 9391, H.R. 9388, H.R. 3754, S. 1966, H.R. 2353, H.R. 7941, S. 1045, H.R. 6086, H.R. 8800, S. 4784, H.R. 1$370,000 · $370,000.00 (expenses)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Oct 16, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: S-3 GROUP reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BAN, BUD, HOM, TRA$50,000 · $50,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Oct 16, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS reported $80,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues AVI, HOM; bills named: H.R. 2353$80,000 · $80,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Oct 15, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE JERRY COSTELLO GROUP, LLC reported $40,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues BUD$40,000 · $40,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Oct 14, 2026Federal Election Commission FEC: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SWAPAC) (committee C00341602; connected organization SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO) reported $386,500.00 in contributions to federal candidates' committees in the 2025-2026 cycle, reports through 2026-10-14$386,500 · $386,500.00 to federal candidates' committees (2025-2026)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Oct 6, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: O'KEEFFE SHAHMORADI STRATEGIES, LLC reported $30,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues AVI$30,000 · $30,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jul 21, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: O'KEEFFE SHAHMORADI STRATEGIES, LLC reported $30,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues AVI$30,000 · $30,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jul 18, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES reported $360,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BAN, BUD, DEF, HOM, TAX; bills named: H.R. 9170, H.R. 9310, S. 2503, H.R. 7613, H.R. 8770, S. 2387, H.R. 9391, H.R. 9388, H.R. 3754, S. 1966, H.R. 2353, H.R. 7941, S. 1045, H.R. 6086, H.R. 8800, S. 4784, H.R. 1$360,000 · $360,000.00 (expenses)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jul 17, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: S-3 GROUP reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BAN, BUD, HOM, TRA$50,000 · $50,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jul 14, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS reported $80,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues AVI, HOM; bills named: H.R. 2353$80,000 · $80,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jul 14, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE JERRY COSTELLO GROUP, LLC reported $40,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2026 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues BUD$40,000 · $40,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jun 24, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE MONDELLO GROUP LLC reported $20,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report); issues AVI$20,000 · $20,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Apr 21, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: O'KEEFFE SHAHMORADI STRATEGIES, LLC reported $30,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report); issues AVI$30,000 · $30,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Apr 20, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES reported $320,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BAN, BUD, HOM, TAX; bills named: H.R. 7148, H.R. 4213, H.R. 7147, S. 2503, H.R. 7613, S. 2387, H.R. 3754, S. 1966, H.R. 2353, S. 1045, H.R. 6086, H.R. 5301, H.R. 1$320,000 · $320,000.00 (expenses)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Apr 17, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: S-3 GROUP reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BAN, BUD, HOM, TRA$50,000 · $50,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Apr 16, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS reported $80,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report); issues AVI, HOM; bills named: H.R. 2353$80,000 · $80,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Apr 10, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE JERRY COSTELLO GROUP, LLC reported $40,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2026 (1st Quarter - Report); issues BUD, TAX$40,000 · $40,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Feb 12, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE MONDELLO GROUP LLC reported $20,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report); issues AVI$20,000 · $20,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jan 26, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: O'KEEFFE SHAHMORADI STRATEGIES, LLC reported $30,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report); issues AVI$30,000 · $30,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jan 20, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: PUBLIC STRATEGIES WASHINGTON, INC. reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BUD, TAX$50,000 · $50,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jan 20, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES reported $400,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BAN, BUD, HOM, TAX; bills named: S. 3290, H.R. 5166, S. 2465, H.R. 4552, H.R. 4213, S. 2503, S. 2387, H.R. 3754, S. 1966, H.R. 2353, S. 1045, H.R. 6086, H.R. 5301, H.R. 1$400,000 · $400,000.00 (expenses)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jan 18, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE JERRY COSTELLO GROUP, LLC reported $40,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report); issues BUD, TAX$40,000 · $40,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jan 14, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS reported $80,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2025 (4th Quarter - Report); issues AVI, HOM; bills named: H.R. 2353$80,000 · $80,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Dec 16, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE MONDELLO GROUP LLC reported $20,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2025 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues AVI$20,000 · $20,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Oct 20, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES reported $390,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2025 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BAN, BUD, HOM, TAX; bills named: S. 2465, H.R. 4552, H.R. 4213, S. 2503, S. 1985, S. 1706, S. 2387, H.R. 3754, S. 1966, H.R. 2353, H.R. 5166, S. 1582, H.R. 1$390,000 · $390,000.00 (expenses)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Oct 20, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: PUBLIC STRATEGIES WASHINGTON, INC. reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2025 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BUD, TAX$50,000 · $50,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Oct 14, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE JERRY COSTELLO GROUP, LLC reported $40,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2025 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues BUD, TAX$40,000 · $40,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Oct 10, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS reported $80,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2025 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues AVI, HOM, TAX; bills named: H.R. 2353$80,000 · $80,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Sep 22, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: O'KEEFFE SHAHMORADI STRATEGIES, LLC reported $30,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2025 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues AVI$30,000 · $30,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jul 18, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES reported $410,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2025 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BAN, BUD, HOM, TAX; bills named: H.R. 1, H.R. 4213, S. 1706, H.R. 3754, S. 1966, H.R. 2353, S. 1582$410,000 · $410,000.00 (expenses)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jul 17, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: PUBLIC STRATEGIES WASHINGTON, INC. reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2025 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BUD, TAX$50,000 · $50,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jul 14, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE JERRY COSTELLO GROUP, LLC reported $40,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2025 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues BUD, TAX$40,000 · $40,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jul 14, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS reported $80,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2025 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues AVI, HOM, TAX; bills named: H.R. 2353$80,000 · $80,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jul 9, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: O'KEEFFE SHAHMORADI STRATEGIES, LLC reported $30,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2025 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues AVI$30,000 · $30,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jul 2, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE MONDELLO GROUP LLC reported $20,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) of 2025 (2nd Quarter - Report); issues AVI$20,000 · $20,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
May 8, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: O'KEEFFE SHAHMORADI STRATEGIES, LLC reported $30,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2025 (1st Quarter - Report); issues AVI$30,000 · $30,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
May 6, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE MONDELLO GROUP LLC reported $20,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2025 (1st Quarter - Report); issues AVI$20,000 · $20,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Apr 21, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES reported $300,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2025 (1st Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BAN, BUD, HOM, TAX; bills named: H.Con.Res. 14, H.R. 1968, H.R. 2353$300,000 · $300,000.00 (expenses)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Apr 18, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE JERRY COSTELLO GROUP, LLC reported $40,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2025 (1st Quarter - Report); issues BUD, TAX$40,000 · $40,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Apr 17, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: PUBLIC STRATEGIES WASHINGTON, INC. reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2025 (1st Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BUD, TAX$50,000 · $50,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Apr 15, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS reported $30,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) of 2025 (1st Quarter - Report); issues AVI; bills named: H.R. 2353$30,000 · $30,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Feb 4, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: O'KEEFFE SHAHMORADI STRATEGIES, LLC reported $30,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2024 (4th Quarter - Report); issues AVI$30,000 · $30,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jan 21, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE MONDELLO GROUP LLC reported $20,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2024 (4th Quarter - Report); issues AVI$20,000 · $20,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jan 20, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: KIT BOND STRATEGIES reported $30,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2024 (4th Quarter - Report); issues AVI; bills named: H.R. 3935, S. 1939$30,000 · $30,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jan 20, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES reported $330,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2024 (4th Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BAN, BUD, HOM, TAX; bills named: H.R. 10545, H.R. 9028, S. 4796, H.R. 8752, H.R. 8773, S. 4928, S. 1838, H.R. 3881$330,000 · $330,000.00 (expenses)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jan 17, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: PUBLIC STRATEGIES WASHINGTON, INC. reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2024 (4th Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BUD, TAX$50,000 · $50,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Jan 14, 2025U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE JERRY COSTELLO GROUP, LLC reported $40,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) of 2024 (4th Quarter - Report); issues BUD, TAX$40,000 · $40,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Dec 31, 2024Federal Election Commission FEC: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SWAPAC) (committee C00341602; connected organization SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO) reported $459,000.00 in contributions to federal candidates' committees in the 2023-2024 cycle, reports through 2024-12-31$459,000 · $459,000.00 to federal candidates' committees (2023-2024)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Nov 23, 2024U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE MONDELLO GROUP LLC reported $20,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2024 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues AVI$20,000 · $20,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error
Oct 21, 2024U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: PUBLIC STRATEGIES WASHINGTON, INC. reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2024 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues AVI, BUD, TAX$50,000 · $50,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 26, 2026matched by nameReport an error

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