Politicians supported
26
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS
Active on two fronts: $52K in campaign contributions and $360K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $412K
- Total influence
- $52K
- Contributions
- $360K
- Lobbying
The verdict
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS ranks in the top 27% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 27%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $52K
- campaign contributions
- $360K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
2
distinct policy categories
How SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $360K.
Lobbying share of total influence 87.4%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS's influence footprint shows
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS, headquartered in VA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $52K in PAC contributions alongside $360K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS's PAC contributions reached 26 federal politicians, led by Sanford Bishop at $5K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 2 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Agriculture, Trade (domestic/foreign).
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford Bishop | D | $5K |
| John Mr. Moolenaar | R | $5K |
| Jimmy Panetta | D | $5K |
| Dan Newhouse | R | $4K |
| Henry R. Cuellar | D | $3K |
| Julia Letlow | R | $3K |
| Andrea Salinas | D | $3K |
| Monica De la cruz | R | $3K |
| Richard E Neal | D | $2K |
| David Valadao | R | $2K |
| Jim Costa | D | $2K |
| Martin Heinrich | D | $2K |
| Michael Simpson | R | $2K |
| Daniel T Kildee | D | $1K |
| Mario Diaz-balart | R | $1K |
| Julia Brownley | D | $1K |
| Derek Kilmer | D | $1K |
| Anderson Drew Iv Ferguson | R | $1K |
| Darin Mckay Lahood | R | $1K |
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $1K |
| David Albert Scott | D | $1K |
| Gwen S Moore | D | $1K |
| Randall Feenstra | R | $1K |
| Scott Mr. Franklin | R | $1K |
| Yadira Caraveo | D | $1K |
| James Austin Scott | R | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $160K |
| 2023 | $200K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS have?
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS has a combined political influence footprint of $412K, made up of $52K in campaign contributions and $360K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS support?
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS contributed $52K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS supported 26 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Sanford Bishop ($5K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS lobby on?
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS spent $360K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Agriculture, Trade (domestic/foreign). Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS 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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