Politicians supported
10
distinct FEC recipients
pac · NJ
AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.
Active on two fronts: $18K in campaign contributions and $1.8M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $1.8M
- Total influence
- $18K
- Contributions
- $1.8M
- Lobbying
The verdict
AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. ranks in the top 15% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 15%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $18K
- campaign contributions
- $1.8M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
4
distinct policy categories
How AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.'s federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC., side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $1.8M.
Lobbying share of total influence 99.0%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.'s influence footprint shows
AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC., headquartered in NJ, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $18K in PAC contributions alongside $1.8M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.'s PAC contributions reached 10 federal politicians, led by Samuel B. Jr. Graves at $5K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 4 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Transportation, Consumer Issues/Safety/Products.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel B. Jr. Graves | R | $5K |
| Robert Menendez | I | $3K |
| Rick Larsen | D | $3K |
| Garret Graves | R | $2K |
| Jacky Rosen | D | $1K |
| Kyrsten Sinema | I | $1K |
| Steve I Mr. Cohen | D | $1K |
| Darren Soto | D | $1K |
| John Rutherford | R | $1K |
| Kat Cammack | R | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.1M |
| 2023 | $680K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. have?
AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. has a combined political influence footprint of $1.8M, made up of $18K in campaign contributions and $1.8M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. support?
AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. contributed $18K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. supported 10 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Samuel B. Jr. Graves ($5K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. lobby on?
AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. spent $1.8M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Transportation, Consumer Issues/Safety/Products. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about AVIS BUDGET GROUP, 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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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.