Politicians supported
41
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION
Active on two fronts: $61K in campaign contributions and $1.2M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $1.3M
- Total influence
- $61K
- Contributions
- $1.2M
- Lobbying
The verdict
CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION ranks in the top 16% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 16%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $61K
- campaign contributions
- $1.2M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
6
distinct policy categories
How CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $1.2M.
Lobbying share of total influence 95.3%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION, headquartered in VA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $61K in PAC contributions alongside $1.2M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 41 federal politicians, led by Katherine Clark at $4K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 6 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Trade (domestic/foreign), Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Environment/Superfund.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Katherine Clark | D | $4K |
| Pete Aguilar | D | $3K |
| James P Mcgovern | D | $3K |
| Angela Dawn Craig | D | $3K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $3K |
| David Rouzer | R | $3K |
| Hakeem Jeffries | D | $3K |
| Mark Eugene Amodei | R | $2K |
| Steven Alexzander Horsford | D | $2K |
| S. Brett Hon. Guthrie | R | $2K |
| Dusty Johnson | R | $2K |
| Sharice Davids | D | $2K |
| David Albert Scott | D | $2K |
| Emilia Sykes | D | $2K |
| Rick Larsen | D | $1K |
| Lisa Blunt rochester | D | $1K |
| Jason T Smith | R | $1K |
| Marilyn Strickland | D | $1K |
| Susan Wild | D | $1K |
| David P. Joyce | R | $1K |
| Frank Jr Pallone | D | $1K |
| Sanford Bishop | D | $1K |
| Adrian Smith | R | $1K |
| Brad Finstad | R | $1K |
| Tammy Baldwin | D | $1K |
| Michael Simpson | R | $1K |
| Thomas Earl Jr. Emmer | R | $1K |
| Bradley S. Schneider | D | $1K |
| Donald W Norcross | D | $1K |
| Pete Ricketts | R | $1K |
| Jasmine Crockett | D | $1K |
| Martin Heinrich | D | $1K |
| Samuel B. Jr. Graves | R | $1K |
| Timothy Michael Kaine | D | $1K |
| Frank D. Lucas | R | $1K |
| Andrew P Harris | R | $1K |
| Marie Gluesenkamp perez | D | $1K |
| Patrick Ryan | D | $1K |
| Andrea Salinas | D | $1K |
| Harold Dallas Rogers | R | $1K |
| Mariannette Jane Miller-meeks | R | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $550K |
| 2023 | $680K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION have?
CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $1.3M, made up of $61K in campaign contributions and $1.2M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION support?
CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION contributed $61K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION supported 41 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Katherine Clark ($4K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION lobby on?
CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION spent $1.2M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Trade (domestic/foreign), Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Environment/Superfund. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION 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.