Politicians supported
7
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION PAC
Active on two fronts: $11K in campaign contributions and $1.8M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $1.8M
- Total influence
- $11K
- Contributions
- $1.8M
- Lobbying
The verdict
AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION PAC ranks in the top 15% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 15%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $11K
- campaign contributions
- $1.8M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
10
distinct policy categories
How AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION PAC's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION PAC, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $1.8M.
Lobbying share of total influence 99.4%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION PAC's influence footprint shows
AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION PAC, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $11K in PAC contributions alongside $1.8M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION PAC's PAC contributions reached 7 federal politicians, led by Adrian Smith at $3K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 10 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles, Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills), Trade (domestic/foreign).
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Smith | R | $3K |
| Carol Devine Miller | R | $3K |
| Lou Correa | D | $1K |
| Jason T Smith | R | $1K |
| Kathy Manning | D | $1K |
| Suzanne Ms. Bonamici | D | $1K |
| Lisa Blunt rochester | D | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.0M |
| 2023 | $781K |
Lobbying issues
Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
8 filings
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)
8 filings
Trade (domestic/foreign)
8 filings
Defense
8 filings
Small Business
8 filings
Environment/Superfund
8 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
8 filings
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
8 filings
Transportation
8 filings
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
8 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION PAC have?
AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION PAC has a combined political influence footprint of $1.8M, made up of $11K in campaign contributions and $1.8M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION PAC support?
AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION PAC contributed $11K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION PAC supported 7 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Adrian Smith ($3K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION PAC lobby on?
AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION PAC spent $1.8M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles, Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills), Trade (domestic/foreign). Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION PAC 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.