Politicians supported
15
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION
Active on two fronts: $47K in campaign contributions and $515K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $562K
- Total influence
- $47K
- Contributions
- $515K
- Lobbying
The verdict
AMERICAN STAFFING 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
- $47K
- campaign contributions
- $515K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
3
distinct policy categories
How AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $515K.
Lobbying share of total influence 91.6%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION, headquartered in VA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $47K in PAC contributions alongside $515K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 15 federal politicians, led by Tom Cole at $5K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 3 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Small Business.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Cole | R | $5K |
| Robert B. Rep. Aderholt | R | $5K |
| Larry Kidd | R | $5K |
| Lloyd K. Smucker | R | $5K |
| Debra S. Fischer | R | $5K |
| Joe The Hon. Wilson | R | $3K |
| Kevin Mr. Cramer | R | $3K |
| Bryan George Steil | R | $3K |
| Andrew P Harris | R | $3K |
| Anthony Portantino | D | $3K |
| Pete Ricketts | R | $3K |
| Brandon Mcdonald Williams | R | $3K |
| Elizabeth Ann Van duyne | R | $3K |
| Erin Houchin | R | $1K |
| Lisa Mcclain | R | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $230K |
| 2023 | $285K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION have?
AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $562K, made up of $47K in campaign contributions and $515K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION support?
AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION contributed $47K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION supported 15 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Tom Cole ($5K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION lobby on?
AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION spent $515K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Small Business. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about AMERICAN STAFFING 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.