Politicians supported
26
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL
Active on two fronts: $41K in campaign contributions and $1.7M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $1.7M
- Total influence
- $41K
- Contributions
- $1.7M
- Lobbying
The verdict
AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL ranks in the top 15% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 15%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $41K
- campaign contributions
- $1.7M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
8
distinct policy categories
How AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $1.7M.
Lobbying share of total influence 97.6%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL's influence footprint shows
AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $41K in PAC contributions alongside $1.7M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL's PAC contributions reached 26 federal politicians, led by Bruce Westerman at $5K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 8 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Agriculture, Environment/Superfund, Disaster Planning/Emergencies.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Westerman | R | $5K |
| Cliff Bentz | R | $5K |
| John Bergman | R | $3K |
| Marilyn Strickland | D | $3K |
| Peter Allen Stauber | R | $3K |
| Michael Simpson | R | $2K |
| Donald J Bacon | R | $2K |
| Sanford Bishop | D | $2K |
| Suzanne Ms. Bonamici | D | $1K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $1K |
| Suzan K Delbene | D | $1K |
| Jerry Lee Jr Carl | R | $1K |
| Marie Gluesenkamp perez | D | $1K |
| Derek Kilmer | D | $1K |
| Russell Fulcher | R | $1K |
| Abigail Spanberger | D | $1K |
| Angus S. Jr. King | I | $1K |
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $1K |
| John Garamendi | D | $1K |
| Aaron P. Bean | R | $1K |
| Earl Leroy Carter | R | $1K |
| John Rutherford | R | $1K |
| Michael A Jr Collins | R | $1K |
| Ken Calvert | R | $1K |
| Nicholas Iii Begich | R | $1K |
| James E. Clyburn | D | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $940K |
| 2023 | $755K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL have?
AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL has a combined political influence footprint of $1.7M, made up of $41K in campaign contributions and $1.7M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL support?
AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL contributed $41K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL supported 26 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Bruce Westerman ($5K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL lobby on?
AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL spent $1.7M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Agriculture, Environment/Superfund, Disaster Planning/Emergencies. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL 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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