Politicians supported
19
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION
Active on two fronts: $24K in campaign contributions and $2.5M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $2.6M
- Total influence
- $24K
- Contributions
- $2.5M
- Lobbying
The verdict
CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION ranks in the top 13% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 13%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $24K
- campaign contributions
- $2.5M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
7
distinct policy categories
How CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $2.5M.
Lobbying share of total influence 99.1%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $24K in PAC contributions alongside $2.5M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 19 federal politicians, led by Nikki Budzinski at $4K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 7 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Agriculture, Environment/Superfund, Trade (domestic/foreign).
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nikki Budzinski | D | $4K |
| Zach Nunn | R | $2K |
| Ashley Hinson Arenholz | R | $2K |
| Randall Feenstra | R | $2K |
| Andrew P Harris | R | $1K |
| David Albert Scott | D | $1K |
| Debra S. Fischer | R | $1K |
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $1K |
| Mariannette Jane Miller-meeks | R | $1K |
| Sanford Bishop | D | $1K |
| Angela Dawn Craig | D | $1K |
| Dusty Johnson | R | $1K |
| Adrian Smith | R | $1K |
| James E. Hon. Banks | R | $1K |
| Mark Alford | R | $1K |
| Pete Ricketts | R | $1K |
| James R Dr. Baird | R | $1K |
| Amy Klobuchar | DFL | $1K |
| Mary Miller | R | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.3M |
| 2023 | $1.2M |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION have?
CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $2.6M, made up of $24K in campaign contributions and $2.5M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION support?
CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION contributed $24K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION supported 19 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Nikki Budzinski ($4K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION lobby on?
CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION spent $2.5M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Agriculture, Environment/Superfund, Trade (domestic/foreign). Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about CORN REFINERS 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.