Politicians supported
52
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
Active on two fronts: $204K in campaign contributions and $23.6M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $23.8M
- Total influence
- $204K
- Contributions
- $23.6M
- Lobbying
The verdict
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION 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
- $204K
- campaign contributions
- $23.6M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
15
distinct policy categories
How OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $23.6M.
Lobbying share of total influence 99.1%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION's influence footprint shows
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $204K in PAC contributions alongside $23.6M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION's PAC contributions reached 52 federal politicians, led by Ernest Anthony Tony Ii Gonzales at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 15 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Energy/Nuclear, Environment/Superfund, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.6M |
| 2023 | $13.0M |
Lobbying issues
Energy/Nuclear
30 filings
Environment/Superfund
23 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
23 filings
Chemicals/Chemical Industry
20 filings
Natural Resources
16 filings
Transportation
11 filings
Railroads
10 filings
Trucking/Shipping
8 filings
Waste (hazardous/solid/interstate/nuclear)
8 filings
Clean Air and Water (quality)
8 filings
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
7 filings
Budget/Appropriations
5 filings
Fuel/Gas/Oil
5 filings
Homeland Security
4 filings
Trade (domestic/foreign)
1 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION have?
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION has a combined political influence footprint of $23.8M, made up of $204K in campaign contributions and $23.6M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION support?
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION contributed $204K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION supported 52 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Ernest Anthony Tony Ii Gonzales ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION lobby on?
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION spent $23.6M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Energy/Nuclear, Environment/Superfund, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION 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.