Politicians supported
34
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
DISH NETWORK CORPORATION
Combined federal influence footprint of $448K, led by lobbying expenditures ($270K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $448K
- Total influence
- $178K
- Contributions
- $270K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
2
distinct policy categories
How DISH NETWORK CORPORATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for DISH NETWORK CORPORATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $270K.
Lobbying share of total influence 60.2%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What DISH NETWORK CORPORATION's influence footprint shows
DISH NETWORK CORPORATION, headquartered in DC, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $448K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $178K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $270K 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, DISH NETWORK CORPORATION's PAC contributions reached 34 federal politicians, led by Kyrsten Sinema at $11K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 2 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Telecommunications, Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV.
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 DISH NETWORK CORPORATION PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kyrsten Sinema | I | $11K |
| Marsha Mrs. Blackburn | R | $10K |
| Frank Jr Pallone | D | $10K |
| Robert Edward Latta | R | $10K |
| Doris Matsui | D | $10K |
| R. Jon Tester | D | $10K |
| John A Barrasso | R | $10K |
| Debra S. Fischer | R | $8K |
| Pete Aguilar | D | $8K |
| Steve Mr Scalise | R | $7K |
| Diana L Degette | D | $7K |
| Jacky Rosen | D | $7K |
| Roger Sen. Wicker | R | $7K |
| Joseph Neguse | D | $5K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $5K |
| Marc Allison Veasey | D | $5K |
| Richard L. Jr. Hudson | R | $5K |
| S. Brett Hon. Guthrie | R | $5K |
| Thomas Earl Jr. Emmer | R | $5K |
| John Curtis | R | $4K |
| Neal Patrick Md Facs Dunn | R | $4K |
| August Lee Ii Pfluger | R | $4K |
| Brittany Louise Pettersen | D | $3K |
| John Joyce | R | $3K |
| Gus M Bilirakis | R | $3K |
| Yvette D Clarke | D | $3K |
| Jay Obernolte | R | $3K |
| Tammy Baldwin | D | $3K |
| Ted Lieu | D | $2K |
| Hakeem Jeffries | D | $2K |
| Katherine Clark | D | $2K |
| Troy A. Sr. Carter | D | $2K |
| Charles J Fleischmann | R | $1K |
| Earl Leroy Carter | R | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $60K |
| 2023 | $210K |
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does DISH NETWORK CORPORATION have?
DISH NETWORK CORPORATION has a combined political influence footprint of $448K, which includes $178K in campaign contributions, $270K 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 DISH NETWORK CORPORATION support?
DISH NETWORK CORPORATION contributed $178K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. DISH NETWORK CORPORATION supported 34 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Kyrsten Sinema ($11K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does DISH NETWORK CORPORATION lobby on?
DISH NETWORK CORPORATION spent $270K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Telecommunications, Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about DISH NETWORK CORPORATION 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.
Learn more
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. Verify the underlying filings at fec.gov/data.
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