Politicians supported
16
distinct FEC recipients
pac · NY
AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION
Active on two fronts: $48K in campaign contributions and $540K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $588K
- Total influence
- $48K
- Contributions
- $540K
- Lobbying
The verdict
AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION ranks in the top 22% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 22%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $48K
- campaign contributions
- $540K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
11
distinct policy categories
How AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $540K.
Lobbying share of total influence 91.9%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION, headquartered in NY, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $48K in PAC contributions alongside $540K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 16 federal politicians, led by Darren Soto at $5K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 11 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Aviation/Airlines/Airports, Transportation, Automotive Industry.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Darren Soto | D | $5K |
| Garret Graves | R | $5K |
| Samuel B. Jr. Graves | R | $5K |
| Kyrsten Sinema | I | $4K |
| Earl Leroy Carter | R | $3K |
| John Curtis | R | $3K |
| Richard W Allen | R | $3K |
| Janice D Schakowsky | D | $3K |
| Jacky Rosen | D | $3K |
| John Rutherford | R | $3K |
| Kat Cammack | R | $3K |
| Steve I Mr. Cohen | D | $3K |
| Mike Quigley | D | $3K |
| John Curtis | R | $3K |
| Rick Larsen | D | $3K |
| Robert Menendez | I | $2K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $180K |
| 2023 | $360K |
Lobbying issues
Aviation/Airlines/Airports
12 filings
Transportation
12 filings
Automotive Industry
12 filings
Homeland Security
12 filings
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
12 filings
Budget/Appropriations
12 filings
Travel/Tourism
12 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
12 filings
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
12 filings
Government Issues
10 filings
Trade (domestic/foreign)
4 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION have?
AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $588K, made up of $48K in campaign contributions and $540K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION support?
AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION contributed $48K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION supported 16 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Darren Soto ($5K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION lobby on?
AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION spent $540K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Aviation/Airlines/Airports, Transportation, Automotive Industry. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION 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.