Politicians supported
27
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION
Active on two fronts: $71K in campaign contributions and $530K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $601K
- Total influence
- $71K
- Contributions
- $530K
- Lobbying
The verdict
THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION ranks in the top 21% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 21%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $71K
- campaign contributions
- $530K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
7
distinct policy categories
How THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $530K.
Lobbying share of total influence 88.3%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION, headquartered in VA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $71K in PAC contributions alongside $530K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 27 federal politicians, led by Matthew A. Cartwright at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 7 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Energy/Nuclear, Environment/Superfund, Manufacturing.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew A. Cartwright | D | $10K |
| Haley Stevens | D | $10K |
| Mariannette Jane Miller-meeks | R | $6K |
| Larry D. Bucshon | R | $5K |
| Frank Jr Pallone | D | $5K |
| Timothy L Rep Walberg | R | $4K |
| Bruce Westerman | R | $4K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $3K |
| Marcy Hon. M.c. Kaptur | D | $3K |
| Jason T Smith | R | $3K |
| Suzan K Delbene | D | $3K |
| Guy Mr. Reschenthaler | R | $3K |
| David P. Joyce | R | $3K |
| Rosa L Delauro | D | $2K |
| Elise M. Stefanik | R | $2K |
| S. Brett Hon. Guthrie | R | $2K |
| Robert Edward Latta | R | $2K |
| Richard E Neal | D | $1K |
| Nancy Mace | R | $1K |
| Terri A. Sewell | D | $1K |
| Kay Granger | R | $1K |
| James Comer | R | $1K |
| Mikie Sherrill | D | $1K |
| Glenn S. Grothman | R | $1K |
| Eric Sorensen | D | $1K |
| Zach Nunn | R | $500 |
| Joe Iii Manchin | D | $-1,500 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $400K |
| 2023 | $130K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION have?
THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $601K, made up of $71K in campaign contributions and $530K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION support?
THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION contributed $71K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION supported 27 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Matthew A. Cartwright ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION lobby on?
THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION spent $530K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Energy/Nuclear, Environment/Superfund, Manufacturing. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about THE ALUMINUM 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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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.