Politicians supported
90
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS
Active on two fronts: $283K in campaign contributions and $910K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $1.2M
- Total influence
- $283K
- Contributions
- $910K
- Lobbying
The verdict
THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS ranks in the top 16% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 16%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $283K
- campaign contributions
- $910K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
5
distinct policy categories
How THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $910K.
Lobbying share of total influence 76.3%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS's influence footprint shows
THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $283K in PAC contributions alongside $910K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS's PAC contributions reached 90 federal politicians, led by Kim Dr. Schrier at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 5 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Medicare/Medicaid, Education, Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $442K |
| 2023 | $467K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS have?
THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS has a combined political influence footprint of $1.2M, made up of $283K in campaign contributions and $910K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS support?
THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS contributed $283K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS supported 90 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Kim Dr. Schrier ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS lobby on?
THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS spent $910K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Medicare/Medicaid, Education, Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS 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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Every figure on PlainInfluence is rendered directly from official FEC, Senate LDA and USAspending records, no number is typed in by an editor. Contribution, lobbying, and contract totals are aggregated directly from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending bulk data, no figure is hand-entered. Disclosed contributions, lobbying, and contracts are lawful, regulated activities, appearing on this page is not an allegation of wrongdoing. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, our disclaimer, or report a data error. Data current as of 2023-2024.