Politicians supported
345
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES
Active on two fronts: $2.1M in campaign contributions and $6.5M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $8.7M
- Total influence
- $2.1M
- Contributions
- $6.5M
- Lobbying
The verdict
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES ranks in the top 11% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 11%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $2.1M
- campaign contributions
- $6.5M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
18
distinct policy categories
How AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $6.5M.
Lobbying share of total influence 75.4%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES's influence footprint shows
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $2.1M in PAC contributions alongside $6.5M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES's PAC contributions reached 345 federal politicians, led by Lori Chavez-deremer at $15K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 18 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Transportation, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Budget/Appropriations.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.7M |
| 2023 | $2.8M |
Lobbying issues
Transportation
15 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
15 filings
Budget/Appropriations
13 filings
Energy/Nuclear
10 filings
Clean Air and Water (quality)
10 filings
Aviation/Airlines/Airports
7 filings
Education
7 filings
Government Issues
7 filings
Health Issues
7 filings
Immigration
7 filings
Roads/Highway
7 filings
Torts
7 filings
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
7 filings
Foreign Relations
7 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
7 filings
Environment/Superfund
7 filings
Small Business
4 filings
Natural Resources
3 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES have?
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES has a combined political influence footprint of $8.7M, made up of $2.1M in campaign contributions and $6.5M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES support?
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES contributed $2.1M to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES supported 345 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Lori Chavez-deremer ($15K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES lobby on?
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES spent $6.5M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Transportation, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Budget/Appropriations. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES 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.