Politicians supported
31
distinct FEC recipients
pac · CA
GLAUKOS
Active on two fronts: $101K in campaign contributions and $230K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $331K
- Total influence
- $101K
- Contributions
- $230K
- Lobbying
The verdict
GLAUKOS ranks in the top 31% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 31%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $101K
- campaign contributions
- $230K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
1
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
4
distinct policy categories
How GLAUKOS's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for GLAUKOS, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $230K.
Lobbying share of total influence 69.5%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What GLAUKOS's influence footprint shows
GLAUKOS, headquartered in CA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $101K in PAC contributions alongside $230K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, GLAUKOS's PAC contributions reached 31 federal politicians, led by Jason T Smith at $9K. Its lobbying profile spans 1 reporting year across 4 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Medicare/Medicaid, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Health Issues.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jason T Smith | R | $9K |
| Diana Harshbarger | R | $8K |
| John A Barrasso | R | $7K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $6K |
| Amerish Bera | D | $6K |
| Young Kim | R | $5K |
| Blake Moore | R | $5K |
| Mike Mr. Thompson | D | $5K |
| Robin Kelly | D | $5K |
| Carol Devine Miller | R | $4K |
| Neal Patrick Md Facs Dunn | R | $4K |
| Mariannette Jane Miller-meeks | R | $4K |
| Anderson Drew Iv Ferguson | R | $4K |
| Michelle Steel | R | $4K |
| Seth Moulton | D | $4K |
| S. Brett Hon. Guthrie | R | $3K |
| David Kustoff | R | $3K |
| Scott Peters | D | $3K |
| Raul Dr. Ruiz | D | $2K |
| Nanette Barragan | D | $2K |
| Gregory Francis Dr. Murphy | R | $2K |
| Ron Estes | R | $2K |
| Jodey Arrington | R | $2K |
| Larry D. Bucshon | R | $1K |
| Prasanth Dr. Reddy | R | $1K |
| Richard L. Jr. Hudson | R | $1K |
| Jay Obernolte | R | $1K |
| Jimmy Panetta | D | $1K |
| Lori Trahan | D | $1K |
| Pete Aguilar | D | $1K |
| Linda Sanchez | D | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $230K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does GLAUKOS have?
GLAUKOS has a combined political influence footprint of $331K, made up of $101K in campaign contributions and $230K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does GLAUKOS support?
GLAUKOS contributed $101K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. GLAUKOS supported 31 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Jason T Smith ($9K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does GLAUKOS lobby on?
GLAUKOS spent $230K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Medicare/Medicaid, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Health Issues. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about GLAUKOS 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.