Politicians supported
109
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS
Active on two fronts: $238K in campaign contributions and $160K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $398K
- Total influence
- $238K
- Contributions
- $160K
- Lobbying
The verdict
NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS ranks in the top 28% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 28%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $238K
- campaign contributions
- $160K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
2
distinct policy categories
How NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS, side by side. Its largest channel is campaign contributions at $238K.
Lobbying share of total influence 40.3%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS's influence footprint shows
NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $238K in PAC contributions alongside $160K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS's PAC contributions reached 109 federal politicians, led by Donald W Norcross at $6K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 2 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Budget/Appropriations, Retirement.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $60K |
| 2023 | $100K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS have?
NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS has a combined political influence footprint of $398K, made up of $238K in campaign contributions and $160K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS support?
NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS contributed $238K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS supported 109 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Donald W Norcross ($6K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS lobby on?
NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS spent $160K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Budget/Appropriations, Retirement. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about NORTH AMERICA'S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS 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.