Politicians supported
23
distinct FEC recipients
pac · CA
BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS
Active on two fronts: $110K in campaign contributions and $150K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $260K
- Total influence
- $110K
- Contributions
- $150K
- Lobbying
The verdict
BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS ranks in the top 35% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 35%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $110K
- campaign contributions
- $150K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
1
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
8
distinct policy categories
How BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $150K.
Lobbying share of total influence 57.6%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS's influence footprint shows
BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS, headquartered in CA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $110K in PAC contributions alongside $150K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS's PAC contributions reached 23 federal politicians, led by David Valadao at $12K. Its lobbying profile spans 1 reporting year across 8 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Agriculture, Budget/Appropriations, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.).
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| David Valadao | R | $12K |
| Jim Costa | D | $10K |
| Jimmy Panetta | D | $10K |
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $10K |
| Darrell Issa | R | $8K |
| Josh Harder | D | $8K |
| Ken Calvert | R | $7K |
| Frank D. Lucas | R | $6K |
| Mike Mr. Thompson | D | $6K |
| Doug Lamalfa | R | $5K |
| Zoe Lofgren | D | $5K |
| Young Kim | R | $4K |
| David Albert Scott | D | $4K |
| Vince Fong | R | $3K |
| John Duarte | R | $3K |
| Pete Aguilar | D | $3K |
| Andrew P Harris | R | $3K |
| Doris Matsui | D | $2K |
| Andrew Garbarino | R | $2K |
| Martin Heinrich | D | $2K |
| Ryan K Zinke | R | $1K |
| Amerish Bera | D | $1K |
| John Garamendi | D | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $150K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS have?
BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS has a combined political influence footprint of $260K, made up of $110K in campaign contributions and $150K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS support?
BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS contributed $110K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS supported 23 politicians, with the largest contribution going to David Valadao ($12K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS lobby on?
BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS spent $150K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Agriculture, Budget/Appropriations, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.). Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS 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.