Politicians supported
29
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY
Active on two fronts: $74K in campaign contributions and $881K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $954K
- Total influence
- $74K
- Contributions
- $881K
- Lobbying
The verdict
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY ranks in the top 18% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 18%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $74K
- campaign contributions
- $881K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
4
distinct policy categories
How AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $881K.
Lobbying share of total influence 92.3%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY's influence footprint shows
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY, headquartered in VA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $74K in PAC contributions alongside $881K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY's PAC contributions reached 29 federal politicians, led by Mariannette Jane Miller-meeks at $15K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 4 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Medicare/Medicaid, Health Issues, Pharmacy.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mariannette Jane Miller-meeks | R | $15K |
| Sherrod Brown | D | $10K |
| Frank Jr Pallone | D | $5K |
| Hakeem Jeffries | D | $5K |
| Kim Dr. Schrier | D | $3K |
| Amerish Bera | D | $3K |
| S. Brett Hon. Guthrie | R | $3K |
| Anna G Eshoo | D | $3K |
| Raul Dr. Ruiz | D | $3K |
| Steve Mr Scalise | R | $3K |
| Robert P. Jr. Casey | D | $3K |
| Katherine Clark | D | $3K |
| Kweisi Mfume | D | $3K |
| Earl Leroy Carter | R | $1K |
| Darin Mckay Lahood | R | $1K |
| Ann Mclane Kuster | D | $1K |
| Brian Fitzpatrick | R | $1K |
| John Joyce | R | $1K |
| Claudia Tenney | R | $1K |
| Danny K. Mr. Davis | D | $1K |
| Neal Patrick Md Facs Dunn | R | $1K |
| Diana L Degette | D | $1K |
| Dusty Johnson | R | $1K |
| Amish Dr. Shah | D | $1K |
| Yadira Caraveo | D | $1K |
| Michael Goldstein | R | $1K |
| Lois J. Frankel | D | $1K |
| Terri A. Sewell | D | $1K |
| Juan Ciscomani | R | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $444K |
| 2023 | $437K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY have?
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY has a combined political influence footprint of $954K, made up of $74K in campaign contributions and $881K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY support?
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY contributed $74K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY supported 29 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Mariannette Jane Miller-meeks ($15K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY lobby on?
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY spent $881K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Medicare/Medicaid, Health Issues, Pharmacy. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY 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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