Politicians supported
79
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
Active on two fronts: $345K in campaign contributions and $10.1M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $10.4M
- Total influence
- $345K
- Contributions
- $10.1M
- Lobbying
The verdict
CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION ranks in the top 11% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 11%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $345K
- campaign contributions
- $10.1M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
18
distinct policy categories
How CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $10.1M.
Lobbying share of total influence 96.7%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION, headquartered in VA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $345K in PAC contributions alongside $10.1M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 79 federal politicians, led by John James at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 18 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Transportation, Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Media (information/publishing).
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.6M |
| 2023 | $4.5M |
Lobbying issues
Transportation
19 filings
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
18 filings
Media (information/publishing)
16 filings
Environment/Superfund
15 filings
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
14 filings
Health Issues
12 filings
Trade (domestic/foreign)
11 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
10 filings
Computer Industry
9 filings
Science/Technology
9 filings
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
9 filings
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
8 filings
Homeland Security
8 filings
Immigration
8 filings
Advertising
8 filings
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
6 filings
Banking
6 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION have?
CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $10.4M, made up of $345K in campaign contributions and $10.1M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION support?
CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION contributed $345K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION supported 79 politicians, with the largest contribution going to John James ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION lobby on?
CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION spent $10.1M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Transportation, Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Media (information/publishing). Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY 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.