Politicians supported
20
distinct FEC recipients
pac · NE
WERNER ENTERPRISES INC
Combined federal influence footprint of $313K, led by lobbying expenditures ($270K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $313K
- Total influence
- $43K
- Contributions
- $270K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
1
distinct policy categories
How WERNER ENTERPRISES INC's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for WERNER ENTERPRISES INC, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $270K.
Lobbying share of total influence 86.4%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What WERNER ENTERPRISES INC's influence footprint shows
WERNER ENTERPRISES INC, headquartered in NE, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $313K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $43K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $270K in lobbying expenditures disclosed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act, and $0 in federal contract awards recorded on USAspending.gov. Together these figures reflect both how the organization seeks to influence policy and how federal dollars flow back to it.
On the campaign side, WERNER ENTERPRISES INC's PAC contributions reached 20 federal politicians, led by Donald J Bacon at $9K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 1 distinct LDA issue area, with emphasis on Transportation.
Viewing contributions, lobbying, and contracts side-by-side is the key to reading this organization's relationship with the federal government: campaign giving signals which lawmakers are prioritized, lobbying expenditures signal which policy outcomes are being pursued, and contract awards signal where procurement decisions have already landed. Each component is independently sourced from official government disclosures covering the 2023-2024 period.
Politicians supported
Top recipients of WERNER ENTERPRISES INC PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donald J Bacon | R | $9K |
| Mike Flood | R | $5K |
| Debra S. Fischer | R | $5K |
| Eric Alan Rick Crawford | R | $3K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $3K |
| Henry R. Cuellar | D | $3K |
| Samuel B. Jr. Graves | R | $3K |
| Steve Mr Scalise | R | $3K |
| Stephen A The Hon Womack | R | $3K |
| David Rouzer | R | $2K |
| Jeffrey D Mr. Duncan | R | $2K |
| Adrian Smith | R | $1K |
| Salud O. Carbajal | D | $1K |
| David Valadao | R | $1K |
| Doug Lamalfa | R | $1K |
| Marsha Mrs. Blackburn | R | $1K |
| Randell C. Niemeyer | R | $1K |
| Bruce Westerman | R | $1K |
| Rick Sen Scott | R | $500 |
| Kyrsten Sinema | I | $-2,500 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $90K |
| 2023 | $180K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does WERNER ENTERPRISES INC have?
WERNER ENTERPRISES INC has a combined political influence footprint of $313K, which includes $43K in campaign contributions, $270K in lobbying expenditures, and $0 in federal contracts. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does WERNER ENTERPRISES INC support?
WERNER ENTERPRISES INC contributed $43K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. WERNER ENTERPRISES INC supported 20 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Donald J Bacon ($9K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does WERNER ENTERPRISES INC lobby on?
WERNER ENTERPRISES INC spent $270K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Transportation. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about WERNER ENTERPRISES INC 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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Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. Verify the underlying filings at fec.gov/data.
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