Politicians supported
260
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
Active on two fronts: $2.1M in campaign contributions and $500K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $2.6M
- Total influence
- $2.1M
- Contributions
- $500K
- Lobbying
- $3K
- Outside spending
The verdict
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA 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
- $2.1M
- campaign contributions
- $500K
- lobbying expenditures
- $3K
- outside spending (independent)
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
6
distinct policy categories
Independent expenditures by UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA
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.
- $3K
- Total outside spending
- $3K
- Supporting
- $0
- Opposing
| Candidate | Supporting | Opposing |
|---|---|---|
| Sherrod Brown | $3K | - |
How UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA, side by side. Its largest channel is campaign contributions at $2.1M.
Lobbying share of total influence 19.6%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA's influence footprint shows
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $2.1M in PAC contributions alongside $500K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA's PAC contributions reached 260 federal politicians, led by Adam Schiff at $20K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 6 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Retirement, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Defense.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $260K |
| 2023 | $240K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA have?
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA has a combined political influence footprint of $2.6M, made up of $2.1M in campaign contributions and $500K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA support?
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA contributed $2.1M to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA supported 260 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Adam Schiff ($20K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA lobby on?
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA spent $500K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Retirement, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Defense. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA 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.