Politicians supported
38
distinct FEC recipients
pac · GA
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY
Active on two fronts: $181K in campaign contributions and $690K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $871K
- Total influence
- $181K
- Contributions
- $690K
- Lobbying
The verdict
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY ranks in the top 18% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 18%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $181K
- campaign contributions
- $690K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
3
distinct policy categories
How AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $690K.
Lobbying share of total influence 79.2%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY's influence footprint shows
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY, headquartered in GA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $181K in PAC contributions alongside $690K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY's PAC contributions reached 38 federal politicians, led by Raul Dr. Ruiz at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 3 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Health Issues, Budget/Appropriations, Medicare/Medicaid.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raul Dr. Ruiz | D | $10K |
| Kim Dr. Schrier | D | $10K |
| Earl Leroy Carter | R | $10K |
| Frank Jr Pallone | D | $8K |
| Amerish Bera | D | $8K |
| S. Brett Hon. Guthrie | R | $8K |
| Sherrod Brown | D | $8K |
| Lisa Blunt rochester | D | $8K |
| Debbie Dingell | D | $8K |
| Claudia Tenney | R | $6K |
| Richard E Neal | D | $5K |
| Gus M Bilirakis | R | $5K |
| Kathy Castor | D | $5K |
| Suzan K Delbene | D | $5K |
| Rosa L Delauro | D | $5K |
| Ann Mclane Kuster | D | $5K |
| Vernon Buchanan | R | $5K |
| Robin Kelly | D | $5K |
| Linda Sanchez | D | $5K |
| Mike Carey | R | $5K |
| Judy Chu | D | $5K |
| Robert P. Jr. Casey | D | $5K |
| Mariannette Jane Miller-meeks | R | $5K |
| Angela Dawn Craig | D | $5K |
| Tony Cardenas | D | $3K |
| Kelly Armstrong | R | $3K |
| Lloyd Doggett | D | $3K |
| Dwight Evans | D | $3K |
| Randall Feenstra | R | $3K |
| Kay Granger | R | $3K |
| Jacky Rosen | D | $3K |
| Nanette Barragan | D | $3K |
| Darin Mckay Lahood | R | $3K |
| Angus S. Jr. King | I | $3K |
| Lisa Blunt rochester | D | $3K |
| Lori Trahan | D | $3K |
| Brian Fitzpatrick | R | $3K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $-2,500 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $340K |
| 2023 | $350K |
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY have?
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY has a combined political influence footprint of $871K, made up of $181K in campaign contributions and $690K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY support?
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY contributed $181K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY supported 38 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Raul Dr. Ruiz ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY lobby on?
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY spent $690K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Health Issues, Budget/Appropriations, Medicare/Medicaid. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY 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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