Politicians supported
22
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION
Active on two fronts: $72K in campaign contributions and $60K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $132K
- Total influence
- $72K
- Contributions
- $60K
- Lobbying
- $51K
- Outside spending
The verdict
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION ranks in the top 55% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 55%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $72K
- campaign contributions
- $60K
- lobbying expenditures
- $51K
- outside spending (independent)
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
7
distinct policy categories
Independent expenditures by AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION
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.
- $51K
- Total outside spending
- $51K
- Supporting
- $0
- Opposing
| Candidate | Supporting | Opposing |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Kahrs | $51K | - |
How AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION, side by side. Its largest channel is campaign contributions at $72K.
Lobbying share of total influence 45.5%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION's influence footprint shows
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION, headquartered in VA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $72K in PAC contributions alongside $60K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION's PAC contributions reached 22 federal politicians, led by Jeff Kahrs at $5K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 7 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice, Science/Technology, Family issues/Abortion/Adoption.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Kahrs | R | $5K |
| Kari Lake | R | $5K |
| Stella Yvette Herrell | R | $5K |
| Scott Perry | R | $5K |
| Timothy Gabriel Joseph Evans | R | $5K |
| Michael Rogers | R | $5K |
| Rob Bresnahan | R | $5K |
| Austin Leo Theriault | R | $5K |
| Thomas More Barrett | R | $5K |
| Joseph Kent | R | $5K |
| Laurie Buckhout | R | $5K |
| Ryan K Zinke | R | $5K |
| Dave Mccormick | R | $3K |
| Neil Parrott | R | $3K |
| Anna Paulina luna | R | $3K |
| James E. Hon. Banks | R | $3K |
| David S. Schweikert | R | $3K |
| Nicholas Iii Begich | R | $3K |
| Brian Jack | R | $3K |
| Bernie Moreno | R | $1K |
| Eric D Hovde | R | $1K |
| Herschel Mr. Walker | R | $-7,500 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $20K |
| 2023 | $40K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION have?
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION has a combined political influence footprint of $132K, made up of $72K in campaign contributions and $60K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION support?
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION contributed $72K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION supported 22 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Jeff Kahrs ($5K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION lobby on?
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION spent $60K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice, Science/Technology, Family issues/Abortion/Adoption. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION 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.