Politicians supported
156
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION
Active on two fronts: $953K in campaign contributions and $600K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $1.6M
- Total influence
- $953K
- Contributions
- $600K
- Lobbying
The verdict
NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION ranks in the top 15% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 15%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $953K
- campaign contributions
- $600K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
13
distinct policy categories
How NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is campaign contributions at $953K.
Lobbying share of total influence 38.6%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $953K in PAC contributions alongside $600K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 156 federal politicians, led by Celeste Maloy at $20K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 13 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Animals, Budget/Appropriations, Agriculture.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $330K |
| 2023 | $270K |
Lobbying issues
Animals
7 filings
Budget/Appropriations
7 filings
Agriculture
7 filings
Environment/Superfund
7 filings
Natural Resources
7 filings
Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
7 filings
Transportation
7 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
7 filings
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
7 filings
Clean Air and Water (quality)
7 filings
Trade (domestic/foreign)
7 filings
Commodities (big ticket)
7 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
7 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION have?
NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $1.6M, made up of $953K in campaign contributions and $600K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION support?
NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION contributed $953K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION supported 156 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Celeste Maloy ($20K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION lobby on?
NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION spent $600K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Animals, Budget/Appropriations, Agriculture. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF 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.