Politicians supported
11
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL
Active on two fronts: $20K in campaign contributions and $745K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $765K
- Total influence
- $20K
- Contributions
- $745K
- Lobbying
The verdict
NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL ranks in the top 19% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 19%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $20K
- campaign contributions
- $745K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
8
distinct policy categories
How NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $745K.
Lobbying share of total influence 97.4%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL's influence footprint shows
NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $20K in PAC contributions alongside $745K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL's PAC contributions reached 11 federal politicians, led by Angus S. Jr. King at $6K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 8 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Agriculture, Budget/Appropriations, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.).
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angus S. Jr. King | I | $6K |
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $4K |
| Michael Simpson | R | $3K |
| Amy Klobuchar | DFL | $3K |
| Daniel T Kildee | D | $1K |
| John Mr. Moolenaar | R | $1K |
| Frank D. Lucas | R | $500 |
| Nick Langworthy | R | $500 |
| Jimmy Panetta | D | $500 |
| Dan Newhouse | R | $500 |
| Michelle Fischbach | R | $500 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $395K |
| 2023 | $350K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL have?
NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL has a combined political influence footprint of $765K, made up of $20K in campaign contributions and $745K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL support?
NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL contributed $20K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL supported 11 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Angus S. Jr. King ($6K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL lobby on?
NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL spent $745K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Agriculture, Budget/Appropriations, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.). Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL 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.