Politicians supported
430
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION
Active on two fronts: $2.7M in campaign contributions and $2.7M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $5.4M
- Total influence
- $2.7M
- Contributions
- $2.7M
- Lobbying
The verdict
NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION 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
- $2.7M
- campaign contributions
- $2.7M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
13
distinct policy categories
How NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is campaign contributions at $2.7M.
Lobbying share of total influence 49.8%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION, headquartered in VA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $2.7M in PAC contributions alongside $2.7M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 430 federal politicians, led by Vince Fong at $11K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 13 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Beverage Industry, Agriculture.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.3M |
| 2023 | $1.4M |
Lobbying issues
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
20 filings
Beverage Industry
15 filings
Agriculture
12 filings
Postal
12 filings
Transportation
10 filings
Constitution
7 filings
Trade (domestic/foreign)
7 filings
Banking
7 filings
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
7 filings
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
7 filings
Retirement
7 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
7 filings
Budget/Appropriations
7 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION have?
NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $5.4M, made up of $2.7M in campaign contributions and $2.7M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION support?
NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION contributed $2.7M to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION supported 430 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Vince Fong ($11K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION lobby on?
NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION spent $2.7M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Beverage Industry, Agriculture. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS 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.