Politicians supported
12
distinct FEC recipients
pac · IL
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Active on two fronts: $47K in campaign contributions and $560K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $607K
- Total influence
- $47K
- Contributions
- $560K
- Lobbying
The verdict
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION ranks in the top 21% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 21%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $47K
- campaign contributions
- $560K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
4
distinct policy categories
How UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $560K.
Lobbying share of total influence 92.3%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION's influence footprint shows
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION, headquartered in IL, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $47K in PAC contributions alongside $560K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION's PAC contributions reached 12 federal politicians, led by Robert Edward Latta at $6K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 4 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Telecommunications, Science/Technology.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Edward Latta | R | $6K |
| Robin Kelly | D | $6K |
| Doris Matsui | D | $6K |
| S. Brett Hon. Guthrie | R | $6K |
| Roger Sen. Wicker | R | $5K |
| Richard L. Jr. Hudson | R | $5K |
| Debra S. Fischer | R | $3K |
| Frank Jr Pallone | D | $3K |
| Angus S. Jr. King | I | $3K |
| Jay Obernolte | R | $3K |
| Marsha Mrs. Blackburn | R | $2K |
| Tammy Baldwin | D | $500 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $280K |
| 2023 | $280K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION have?
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION has a combined political influence footprint of $607K, made up of $47K in campaign contributions and $560K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION support?
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION contributed $47K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION supported 12 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Robert Edward Latta ($6K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION lobby on?
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION spent $560K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Telecommunications, Science/Technology. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION 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.