Politicians supported
284
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
Active on two fronts: $1.5M in campaign contributions and $1.2M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $2.7M
- Total influence
- $1.5M
- Contributions
- $1.2M
- Lobbying
- $8K
- Outside spending
The verdict
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS ranks in the top 13% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 13%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $1.5M
- campaign contributions
- $1.2M
- lobbying expenditures
- $8K
- outside spending (independent)
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
16
distinct policy categories
Independent expenditures by INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
Money this committee spent independently to support or oppose candidates, reported to the FEC, and by law not contributions to any campaign and not coordinated with it.
- $8K
- Total outside spending
- $8K
- Supporting
- $0
- Opposing
| Candidate | Supporting | Opposing |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Schiff | $3K | - |
| Teresa Leger fernandez | $2K | - |
| Timothy Ryan | $1K | - |
| Jennifer Wexton | $1K | - |
How INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, side by side. Its largest channel is campaign contributions at $1.5M.
Lobbying share of total influence 42.9%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS's influence footprint shows
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $1.5M in PAC contributions alongside $1.2M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS's PAC contributions reached 284 federal politicians, led by Adam Schiff at $20K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 16 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Homeland Security, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Budget/Appropriations.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $742K |
| 2023 | $413K |
Lobbying issues
Homeland Security
13 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
13 filings
Budget/Appropriations
12 filings
Retirement
6 filings
Health Issues
6 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
6 filings
Government Issues
6 filings
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
6 filings
Transportation
6 filings
Chemicals/Chemical Industry
6 filings
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
6 filings
Housing
6 filings
Disaster Planning/Emergencies
6 filings
Medicare/Medicaid
6 filings
Defense
5 filings
Natural Resources
2 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS have?
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS has a combined political influence footprint of $2.7M, made up of $1.5M in campaign contributions and $1.2M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS support?
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS contributed $1.5M to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS supported 284 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Adam Schiff ($20K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS lobby on?
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS spent $1.2M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Homeland Security, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Budget/Appropriations. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS 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.