Politicians supported
24
distinct FEC recipients
pac · TX
HESS CORPORATION
Active on two fronts: $115K in campaign contributions and $300K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $415K
- Total influence
- $115K
- Contributions
- $300K
- Lobbying
The verdict
HESS CORPORATION ranks in the top 26% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 26%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $115K
- campaign contributions
- $300K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
2
distinct policy categories
How HESS CORPORATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for HESS CORPORATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $300K.
Lobbying share of total influence 72.3%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What HESS CORPORATION's influence footprint shows
HESS CORPORATION, headquartered in TX, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $115K in PAC contributions alongside $300K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, HESS CORPORATION's PAC contributions reached 24 federal politicians, led by Vicente Gonzalez at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 2 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Energy/Nuclear, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vicente Gonzalez | D | $10K |
| Steve Mr Scalise | R | $10K |
| Kevin Mr. Cramer | R | $10K |
| Elizabeth Fletcher | D | $10K |
| Sylvia R Garcia | D | $10K |
| Bruce Westerman | R | $5K |
| John Curtis | R | $5K |
| Henry R. Cuellar | D | $5K |
| Garret Graves | R | $5K |
| Kelly Armstrong | R | $5K |
| Wesley Hunt | R | $5K |
| John Curtis | R | $5K |
| Jodey Arrington | R | $5K |
| John A Barrasso | R | $4K |
| Elizabeth Ann Van duyne | R | $3K |
| Patrick Timothy Mchenry | R | $3K |
| Elise M. Stefanik | R | $3K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $3K |
| Jason T Smith | R | $3K |
| Marc Allison Veasey | D | $3K |
| August Lee Ii Pfluger | R | $3K |
| Daniel Crenshaw | R | $2K |
| Carol Devine Miller | R | $1K |
| Sylvester Turner | D | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $160K |
| 2023 | $140K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does HESS CORPORATION have?
HESS CORPORATION has a combined political influence footprint of $415K, made up of $115K in campaign contributions and $300K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does HESS CORPORATION support?
HESS CORPORATION contributed $115K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. HESS CORPORATION supported 24 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Vicente Gonzalez ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does HESS CORPORATION lobby on?
HESS CORPORATION spent $300K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Energy/Nuclear, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about HESS CORPORATION 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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