Politicians supported
16
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION
Active on two fronts: $48K in campaign contributions and $350K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $398K
- Total influence
- $48K
- Contributions
- $350K
- Lobbying
The verdict
INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION ranks in the top 28% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 28%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $48K
- campaign contributions
- $350K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
5
distinct policy categories
How INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $350K.
Lobbying share of total influence 87.8%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION, headquartered in VA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $48K in PAC contributions alongside $350K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 16 federal politicians, led by Robert Edward Latta at $6K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 5 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Beverage Industry, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Natural Resources.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Edward Latta | R | $6K |
| Timothy L Rep Walberg | R | $5K |
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $5K |
| Neal Patrick Md Facs Dunn | R | $5K |
| Jasmine Crockett | D | $5K |
| Bruce Westerman | R | $5K |
| John Curtis | R | $4K |
| Nick Langworthy | R | $3K |
| Lloyd K. Smucker | R | $3K |
| Susan Wild | D | $3K |
| Raul Dr. Ruiz | D | $1K |
| Jim Himes | D | $1K |
| Gus M Bilirakis | R | $1K |
| Dave Mccormick | R | $1K |
| Mariannette Jane Miller-meeks | R | $1K |
| Steven Alexzander Horsford | D | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $150K |
| 2023 | $200K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION have?
INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $398K, made up of $48K in campaign contributions and $350K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION support?
INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION contributed $48K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION supported 16 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Robert Edward Latta ($6K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION lobby on?
INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER ASSOCIATION spent $350K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Beverage Industry, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Natural Resources. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about INTERNATIONAL BOTTLED WATER 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.