Politicians supported
16
distinct FEC recipients
pac · NY
AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION
Combined federal influence footprint of $93K, led by campaign contributions ($48K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $93K
- Total influence
- $48K
- Contributions
- $45K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
1
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
9
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 campaign contributions at $48K.
Lobbying share of total influence 48.6%
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, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $93K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $48K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $45K 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, AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 16 federal politicians, led by Darren Soto at $5K. Its lobbying profile spans 1 reporting year across 9 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Consumer Issues/Safety/Products, Aviation/Airlines/Airports, Transportation.
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 AMERICAN CAR RENTAL ASSOCIATION PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $45K |
Lobbying issues
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
1 filings
Aviation/Airlines/Airports
1 filings
Transportation
1 filings
Automotive Industry
1 filings
Homeland Security
1 filings
Budget/Appropriations
1 filings
Travel/Tourism
1 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1 filings
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
1 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 $93K, which includes $48K in campaign contributions, $45K 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 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 $45K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Consumer Issues/Safety/Products, Aviation/Airlines/Airports, Transportation. 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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Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. Verify the underlying filings at fec.gov/data.
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