Politicians supported
36
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Active on two fronts: $86K in campaign contributions and $370K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $456K
- Total influence
- $86K
- Contributions
- $370K
- Lobbying
The verdict
CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ranks in the top 25% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 25%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $86K
- campaign contributions
- $370K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
1
distinct policy categories
How CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $370K.
Lobbying share of total influence 81.1%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE's influence footprint shows
CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, headquartered in VA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $86K in PAC contributions alongside $370K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE's PAC contributions reached 36 federal politicians, led by Virginia Ann Foxx at $8K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 1 distinct LDA issue area, with emphasis on Education.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Ann Foxx | R | $8K |
| Burgess Owens | R | $7K |
| Darren Soto | D | $6K |
| Veronica Escobar | D | $6K |
| Lisa Mcclain | R | $5K |
| Aaron P. Bean | R | $5K |
| Timothy L Rep Walberg | R | $4K |
| Jim Costa | D | $3K |
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $3K |
| Julia Letlow | R | $3K |
| R. Jon Tester | D | $3K |
| Martin Heinrich | D | $3K |
| Tom Cole | R | $3K |
| Elise M. Stefanik | R | $2K |
| Sanford Bishop | D | $2K |
| Adriano Espaillat | D | $2K |
| Michael Bost | R | $2K |
| Jimmy Panetta | D | $2K |
| Lloyd K. Smucker | R | $2K |
| Jasmine Crockett | D | $2K |
| Yvette D Clarke | D | $1K |
| Troy A. Sr. Carter | D | $1K |
| Mary Peltola | D | $1K |
| Jared Moskowitz | D | $1K |
| Robert G. Hon. Good | R | $1K |
| Michelle Steel | R | $1K |
| Mary Miller | R | $1K |
| Donald M Mr. Jr Payne | D | $1K |
| John James | R | $1K |
| Kevin Kiley | R | $1K |
| Frank Larose | R | $1K |
| Michael J Rogers | R | $1K |
| James Comer | R | $1K |
| Derrick F. Mr. Van orden | R | $1K |
| Laurel Lee | R | $1K |
| Robert B. Rep. Aderholt | R | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $80K |
| 2023 | $290K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE have?
CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE has a combined political influence footprint of $456K, made up of $86K in campaign contributions and $370K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE support?
CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE contributed $86K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE supported 36 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Virginia Ann Foxx ($8K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE lobby on?
CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE spent $370K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Education. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 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.