Politicians supported
74
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
META PLATFORMS, INC.
Active on two fronts: $171K in campaign contributions and $4.1M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $4.3M
- Total influence
- $171K
- Contributions
- $4.1M
- Lobbying
The verdict
META PLATFORMS, INC. ranks in the top 12% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 12%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $171K
- campaign contributions
- $4.1M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
15
distinct policy categories
How META PLATFORMS, INC.'s federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for META PLATFORMS, INC., side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $4.1M.
Lobbying share of total influence 96.0%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What META PLATFORMS, INC.'s influence footprint shows
META PLATFORMS, INC., headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $171K in PAC contributions alongside $4.1M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, META PLATFORMS, INC.'s PAC contributions reached 74 federal politicians, led by Pete Aguilar at $7K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 15 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Computer Industry, Media (information/publishing), Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.0M |
| 2023 | $2.2M |
Lobbying issues
Computer Industry
53 filings
Media (information/publishing)
19 filings
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
15 filings
Homeland Security
15 filings
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
15 filings
Science/Technology
12 filings
Telecommunications
8 filings
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
8 filings
Intelligence
8 filings
Government Issues
8 filings
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
8 filings
Banking
7 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
6 filings
Trade (domestic/foreign)
4 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
2 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does META PLATFORMS, INC. have?
META PLATFORMS, INC. has a combined political influence footprint of $4.3M, made up of $171K in campaign contributions and $4.1M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does META PLATFORMS, INC. support?
META PLATFORMS, INC. contributed $171K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. META PLATFORMS, INC. supported 74 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Pete Aguilar ($7K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does META PLATFORMS, INC. lobby on?
META PLATFORMS, INC. spent $4.1M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Computer Industry, Media (information/publishing), Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about META PLATFORMS, 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.