Politicians supported
22
distinct FEC recipients
pac · NE
GREEN PLAINS INC.
Combined federal influence footprint of $493K, led by lobbying expenditures ($410K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $493K
- Total influence
- $83K
- Contributions
- $410K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
1
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
9
distinct policy categories
How GREEN PLAINS INC.'s federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for GREEN PLAINS INC., side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $410K.
Lobbying share of total influence 83.2%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What GREEN PLAINS INC.'s influence footprint shows
GREEN PLAINS INC., headquartered in NE, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $493K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $83K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $410K 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, GREEN PLAINS INC.'s PAC contributions reached 22 federal politicians, led by Randall Feenstra at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 1 reporting year across 9 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Agriculture, Budget/Appropriations, Energy/Nuclear.
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 GREEN PLAINS INC. PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Randall Feenstra | R | $10K |
| Angela Dawn Craig | D | $8K |
| Debra S. Fischer | R | $8K |
| Ashley Hinson Arenholz | R | $5K |
| Brad Finstad | R | $5K |
| Zach Nunn | R | $5K |
| Mariannette Jane Miller-meeks | R | $5K |
| Tammy Baldwin | D | $5K |
| Adrian Smith | R | $5K |
| Nikki Budzinski | D | $5K |
| Donald J Bacon | R | $5K |
| Sherrod Brown | D | $4K |
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $3K |
| Mike Flood | R | $3K |
| Jason T Smith | R | $2K |
| Tracey Robert Mann | R | $1K |
| Derrick F. Mr. Van orden | R | $1K |
| Michelle Fischbach | R | $1K |
| Daniel T Kildee | D | $1K |
| David Kustoff | R | $1K |
| Darin Mckay Lahood | R | $1K |
| Robin Kelly | D | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $410K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does GREEN PLAINS INC. have?
GREEN PLAINS INC. has a combined political influence footprint of $493K, which includes $83K in campaign contributions, $410K 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 GREEN PLAINS INC. support?
GREEN PLAINS INC. contributed $83K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. GREEN PLAINS INC. supported 22 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Randall Feenstra ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does GREEN PLAINS INC. lobby on?
GREEN PLAINS INC. spent $410K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Agriculture, Budget/Appropriations, Energy/Nuclear. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about GREEN PLAINS INC. 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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