Politicians supported
50
distinct FEC recipients
pac · NY
PEPSICO, INC.
Active on two fronts: $119K in campaign contributions and $9.8M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $10.0M
- Total influence
- $119K
- Contributions
- $9.8M
- Lobbying
The verdict
PEPSICO, INC. ranks in the top 11% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 11%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $119K
- campaign contributions
- $9.8M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
19
distinct policy categories
How PEPSICO, INC.'s federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for PEPSICO, INC., side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $9.8M.
Lobbying share of total influence 98.8%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What PEPSICO, INC.'s influence footprint shows
PEPSICO, INC., headquartered in NY, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $119K in PAC contributions alongside $9.8M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, PEPSICO, INC.'s PAC contributions reached 50 federal politicians, led by Glenn Mr. Thompson at $8K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 19 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Agriculture, Environment/Superfund, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.).
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M |
| 2023 | $4.8M |
Lobbying issues
Agriculture
29 filings
Environment/Superfund
24 filings
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
18 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
18 filings
Transportation
16 filings
Trade (domestic/foreign)
12 filings
Science/Technology
11 filings
Immigration
9 filings
Trucking/Shipping
7 filings
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
4 filings
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
3 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
3 filings
Budget/Appropriations
3 filings
Fuel/Gas/Oil
3 filings
Chemicals/Chemical Industry
2 filings
Veterans
2 filings
Beverage Industry
2 filings
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
1 filings
Manufacturing
1 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does PEPSICO, INC. have?
PEPSICO, INC. has a combined political influence footprint of $10.0M, made up of $119K in campaign contributions and $9.8M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does PEPSICO, INC. support?
PEPSICO, INC. contributed $119K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. PEPSICO, INC. supported 50 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Glenn Mr. Thompson ($8K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does PEPSICO, INC. lobby on?
PEPSICO, INC. spent $9.8M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Agriculture, Environment/Superfund, 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 PEPSICO, 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.