Politicians supported
4
distinct FEC recipients
pac · LA
OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION
Combined federal influence footprint of $27K, led by campaign contributions ($17K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $27K
- Total influence
- $17K
- Contributions
- $10K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
1
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
1
distinct policy categories
How OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is campaign contributions at $17K.
Lobbying share of total influence 37.6%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION, headquartered in LA, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $27K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $17K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $10K 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, OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 4 federal politicians, led by Maria Cantwell at $5K. Its lobbying profile spans 1 reporting year across 1 distinct LDA issue area, with emphasis on Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries.
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 OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Cantwell | D | $5K |
| Garret Graves | R | $5K |
| John Garamendi | D | $3K |
| Eric Alan Rick Crawford | R | $3K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $10K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION have?
OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $27K, which includes $17K in campaign contributions, $10K 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 OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION support?
OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION contributed $17K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION supported 4 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Maria Cantwell ($5K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION lobby on?
OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION spent $10K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICE 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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Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. Verify the underlying filings at fec.gov/data.
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