Politicians supported
217
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES
Active on two fronts: $938K in campaign contributions and $6.8M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $7.7M
- Total influence
- $938K
- Contributions
- $6.8M
- Lobbying
The verdict
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES ranks in the top 11% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 11%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $938K
- campaign contributions
- $6.8M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
16
distinct policy categories
How NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $6.8M.
Lobbying share of total influence 87.9%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES's influence footprint shows
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES, headquartered in VA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $938K in PAC contributions alongside $6.8M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES's PAC contributions reached 217 federal politicians, led by Timothy Michael Kaine at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 16 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Transportation.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M |
| 2023 | $3.4M |
Lobbying issues
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
16 filings
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
15 filings
Transportation
15 filings
Immigration
12 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
10 filings
Fuel/Gas/Oil
8 filings
Banking
8 filings
Tobacco
8 filings
Health Issues
8 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
8 filings
Environment/Superfund
8 filings
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
8 filings
Small Business
8 filings
Energy/Nuclear
7 filings
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
6 filings
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
3 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES have?
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES has a combined political influence footprint of $7.7M, made up of $938K in campaign contributions and $6.8M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES support?
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES contributed $938K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES supported 217 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Timothy Michael Kaine ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES lobby on?
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES spent $6.8M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Transportation. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES 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.