Politicians supported
22
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION
Combined federal influence footprint of $143K, led by campaign contributions ($123K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $143K
- Total influence
- $123K
- Contributions
- $20K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
5
distinct policy categories
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 $123K.
Lobbying share of total influence 14.0%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION's influence footprint shows
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION, headquartered in VA, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $143K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $123K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $20K 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, AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION's PAC contributions reached 22 federal politicians, led by Jeff Kahrs at $56K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 5 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice, Family issues/Abortion/Adoption, Energy/Nuclear.
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 AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Kahrs | R | $56K |
| 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 | $0 |
| 2023 | $20K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION have?
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION has a combined political influence footprint of $143K, which includes $123K in campaign contributions, $20K 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 AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION support?
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION contributed $123K 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 ($56K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION lobby on?
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION spent $20K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice, Family issues/Abortion/Adoption, Energy/Nuclear. 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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