Politicians supported
28
distinct FEC recipients
pac · UT
1-800 CONTACTS, INC.
Combined federal influence footprint of $237K, led by lobbying expenditures ($120K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $237K
- Total influence
- $117K
- Contributions
- $120K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
1
distinct policy categories
How 1-800 CONTACTS, INC.'s federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for 1-800 CONTACTS, INC., side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $120K.
Lobbying share of total influence 50.7%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What 1-800 CONTACTS, INC.'s influence footprint shows
1-800 CONTACTS, INC., headquartered in UT, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $237K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $117K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $120K 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, 1-800 CONTACTS, INC.'s PAC contributions reached 28 federal politicians, led by Marsha Mrs. Blackburn at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 1 distinct LDA issue area, with emphasis on Consumer Issues/Safety/Products.
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 1-800 CONTACTS, INC. PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marsha Mrs. Blackburn | R | $10K |
| Frank Jr Pallone | D | $10K |
| Henry R. Cuellar | D | $10K |
| Janice D Schakowsky | D | $10K |
| John Curtis | R | $10K |
| Celeste Maloy | R | $10K |
| Blake Moore | R | $5K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $5K |
| John Curtis | R | $5K |
| Chris Stewart | R | $5K |
| Roger Sen. Wicker | R | $5K |
| Nanette Barragan | D | $4K |
| Raul Dr. Ruiz | D | $4K |
| Seth Magaziner | D | $4K |
| Robin Kelly | D | $3K |
| Jared Moskowitz | D | $3K |
| Robert J. Menendez | D | $3K |
| Nikki Budzinski | D | $2K |
| Tony Cardenas | D | $2K |
| Matthew A. Cartwright | D | $2K |
| Paul David Tonko | D | $1K |
| Kathy Castor | D | $1K |
| Angela Dawn Craig | D | $1K |
| Elizabeth Fletcher | D | $1K |
| Doris Matsui | D | $1K |
| Evan Low | D | $1K |
| Lori Trahan | D | $1K |
| Mike Kennedy | R | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $60K |
| 2023 | $60K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does 1-800 CONTACTS, INC. have?
1-800 CONTACTS, INC. has a combined political influence footprint of $237K, which includes $117K in campaign contributions, $120K 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 1-800 CONTACTS, INC. support?
1-800 CONTACTS, INC. contributed $117K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. 1-800 CONTACTS, INC. supported 28 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Marsha Mrs. Blackburn ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does 1-800 CONTACTS, INC. lobby on?
1-800 CONTACTS, INC. spent $120K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Consumer Issues/Safety/Products. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about 1-800 CONTACTS, 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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