Politicians supported
34
distinct FEC recipients
pac · CA
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
Active on two fronts: $78K in campaign contributions and $4.6M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $4.7M
- Total influence
- $78K
- Contributions
- $4.6M
- Lobbying
The verdict
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ranks in the top 12% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 12%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $78K
- campaign contributions
- $4.6M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
4
distinct policy categories
How UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $4.6M.
Lobbying share of total influence 98.3%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP's influence footprint shows
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, headquartered in CA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $78K in PAC contributions alongside $4.6M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP's PAC contributions reached 34 federal politicians, led by Maria Elvira Salazar at $9K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 4 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Arts/Entertainment, Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Copyright/Patent/Trademark.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Elvira Salazar | R | $9K |
| Hakeem Jeffries | D | $8K |
| Kelly Armstrong | R | $5K |
| Jerrold L Nadler | D | $5K |
| Thomas Mcclintock | R | $5K |
| Joseph Neguse | D | $3K |
| Ted Lieu | D | $3K |
| Gus M Bilirakis | R | $3K |
| Madeleine Dean | D | $3K |
| Henry C. 'hank' Johnson | D | $3K |
| Martin Heinrich | D | $3K |
| Nathaniel Quentin Moran | R | $3K |
| Bryan George Steil | R | $3K |
| Laurel Lee | R | $2K |
| Mary Gay Scanlon | D | $2K |
| Debbie Wasserman schultz | D | $2K |
| Sherrod Brown | D | $2K |
| John Curtis | R | $2K |
| Judy Chu | D | $1K |
| Deborah Ross | D | $1K |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D | $1K |
| Lou Correa | D | $1K |
| Veronica Escobar | D | $1K |
| John Curtis | R | $1K |
| Lisa Blunt rochester | D | $1K |
| Doris Matsui | D | $1K |
| Sydney Kamlager-dove | D | $1K |
| Ashley Hinson Arenholz | R | $1K |
| Katherine Clark | D | $1K |
| James French Hill | R | $1K |
| Donald Sternoff Jr. Beyer | D | $1K |
| S. Brett Hon. Guthrie | R | $1K |
| Robert Edward Latta | R | $1K |
| Robin Kelly | D | $500 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M |
| 2023 | $2.1M |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP have?
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP has a combined political influence footprint of $4.7M, made up of $78K in campaign contributions and $4.6M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP support?
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP contributed $78K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP supported 34 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Maria Elvira Salazar ($9K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP lobby on?
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP spent $4.6M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Arts/Entertainment, Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Copyright/Patent/Trademark. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP 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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