Politicians supported
39
distinct FEC recipients
pac · KY
BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION
Combined federal influence footprint of $421K, led by lobbying expenditures ($300K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $421K
- Total influence
- $121K
- Contributions
- $300K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
9
distinct policy categories
How BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $300K.
Lobbying share of total influence 71.2%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION's influence footprint shows
BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION, headquartered in KY, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $421K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $121K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $300K 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, BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION's PAC contributions reached 39 federal politicians, led by Morgan Mcgarvey at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 9 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Beverage Industry, Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills).
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 BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Mcgarvey | D | $10K |
| Garland Andy Barr | R | $10K |
| James Comer | R | $10K |
| S. Brett Hon. Guthrie | R | $8K |
| Richard E Neal | D | $8K |
| Harold Dallas Rogers | R | $8K |
| Marsha Mrs. Blackburn | R | $6K |
| Steve Mr Scalise | R | $5K |
| Tammy Baldwin | D | $5K |
| James E. Hon. Banks | R | $5K |
| David Kustoff | R | $5K |
| Terri A. Sewell | D | $4K |
| Jason T Smith | R | $3K |
| Scott Peters | D | $3K |
| James E. Clyburn | D | $3K |
| Jimmy Panetta | D | $3K |
| Jacky Rosen | D | $3K |
| R. Jon Tester | D | $3K |
| George J Jr Kelly | R | $2K |
| Carol Devine Miller | R | $2K |
| Timothy Michael Kaine | D | $2K |
| Matthew A. Cartwright | D | $2K |
| Joseph D Morelle | D | $1K |
| Bradley S. Schneider | D | $1K |
| Steve I Mr. Cohen | D | $1K |
| Amerish Bera | D | $1K |
| Martin Heinrich | D | $1K |
| Pete Aguilar | D | $1K |
| Sherrod Brown | D | $1K |
| Gwen S Moore | D | $1K |
| William Troy Balderson | R | $1K |
| Charles J Fleischmann | R | $1K |
| Diana Harshbarger | R | $1K |
| Max Miller | R | $1K |
| John Curtis | R | $1K |
| Katherine Clark | D | $1K |
| Mike Mr. Thompson | D | $1K |
| Susie Lee | D | $1K |
| Mike Carey | R | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 |
| 2023 | $300K |
Lobbying issues
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
6 filings
Beverage Industry
5 filings
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)
5 filings
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
1 filings
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
1 filings
Trade (domestic/foreign)
1 filings
Defense
1 filings
Environment/Superfund
1 filings
Agriculture
1 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION have?
BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION has a combined political influence footprint of $421K, which includes $121K in campaign contributions, $300K 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 BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION support?
BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION contributed $121K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION supported 39 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Morgan Mcgarvey ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION lobby on?
BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION spent $300K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Beverage Industry, Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills). Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about BROWN-FORMAN 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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