Politicians supported
50
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION
Combined federal influence footprint of $1.6M, led by campaign contributions ($1.4M) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $1.6M
- Total influence
- $1.4M
- Contributions
- $165K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
1
distinct policy categories
How AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is campaign contributions at $1.4M.
Lobbying share of total influence 10.6%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION, headquartered in VA, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $1.6M across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $1.4M in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $165K in lobbying expenditures disclosed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act, and $0 in federal contract awards recorded on USAspending.gov. Together these figures reflect both how the organization seeks to influence policy and how federal dollars flow back to it.
On the campaign side, AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 50 federal politicians, led by Evan Low at $15K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 1 distinct LDA issue area, with emphasis on Health Issues.
Viewing contributions, lobbying, and contracts side-by-side is the key to reading this organization's relationship with the federal government: campaign giving signals which lawmakers are prioritized, lobbying expenditures signal which policy outcomes are being pursued, and contract awards signal where procurement decisions have already landed. Each component is independently sourced from official government disclosures covering the 2023-2024 period.
Politicians supported
Top recipients of AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $30K |
| 2023 | $135K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION have?
AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $1.6M, which includes $1.4M in campaign contributions, $165K in lobbying expenditures, and $0 in federal contracts. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION support?
AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION contributed $1.4M to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION supported 50 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Evan Low ($15K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION lobby on?
AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION spent $165K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Health Issues. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION come from?
PlainInfluence aggregates data from three federal sources: the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for campaign contributions, the Senate Office of Public Records for lobbying disclosures under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and USAspending.gov for federal contract awards. Data covers the 2023-2024 reporting period.
What is "total influence" and how is it calculated?
Total influence is the sum of an organization's campaign contributions, lobbying spending, and federal contract values. It provides a single metric for comparing the overall political and economic footprint of organizations in the federal arena. Each component is independently sourced from official government filings.
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Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. Verify the underlying filings at fec.gov/data.
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