Politicians supported
34
distinct FEC recipients
pac · CA
GAP INC.
Active on two fronts: $110K in campaign contributions and $1.7M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $1.8M
- Total influence
- $110K
- Contributions
- $1.7M
- Lobbying
The verdict
GAP INC. ranks in the top 14% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 14%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $110K
- campaign contributions
- $1.7M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
7
distinct policy categories
How GAP INC.'s federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for GAP INC., side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $1.7M.
Lobbying share of total influence 94.0%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What GAP INC.'s influence footprint shows
GAP INC., headquartered in CA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $110K in PAC contributions alongside $1.7M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, GAP INC.'s PAC contributions reached 34 federal politicians, led by Mike Mr. Thompson at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 7 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Trade (domestic/foreign), Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Mr. Thompson | D | $10K |
| Jimmy Panetta | D | $10K |
| Carol Devine Miller | R | $8K |
| Lou Correa | D | $7K |
| Jason T Smith | R | $6K |
| Anderson Drew Iv Ferguson | R | $5K |
| Ruben Gallego | D | $5K |
| Nicole Malliotakis | R | $5K |
| Diana Harshbarger | R | $4K |
| Henry R. Cuellar | D | $4K |
| Bradley S. Schneider | D | $4K |
| Blake Moore | R | $4K |
| Michelle Steel | R | $4K |
| Adrian Smith | R | $4K |
| Chrissy Houlahan | D | $3K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $3K |
| Jim Costa | D | $3K |
| Darin Mckay Lahood | R | $3K |
| Derek Kilmer | D | $3K |
| Kyrsten Sinema | I | $3K |
| Earl Blumenauer | D | $3K |
| Linda Sanchez | D | $2K |
| Veronica Escobar | D | $2K |
| Terri A. Sewell | D | $1K |
| Jodey Arrington | R | $1K |
| Tony Cardenas | D | $1K |
| Ron Estes | R | $1K |
| Lloyd K. Smucker | R | $1K |
| Suzan K Delbene | D | $1K |
| Vicente Gonzalez | D | $1K |
| August Lee Ii Pfluger | R | $1K |
| Amerish Bera | D | $1K |
| Lisa Blunt rochester | D | $1K |
| Gregory W. Meeks | D | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.1M |
| 2023 | $660K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does GAP INC. have?
GAP INC. has a combined political influence footprint of $1.8M, made up of $110K in campaign contributions and $1.7M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does GAP INC. support?
GAP INC. contributed $110K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. GAP INC. supported 34 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Mike Mr. Thompson ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does GAP INC. lobby on?
GAP INC. spent $1.7M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Trade (domestic/foreign), Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about GAP 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.