Politicians supported
6
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
COOK GROUP INC
Active on two fronts: $6K in campaign contributions and $10K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $16K
- Total influence
- $6K
- Contributions
- $10K
- Lobbying
The verdict
COOK GROUP INC ranks in the top 90% of 21,666 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 90%
- of 21,666 tracked organizations
- $6K
- campaign contributions
- $10K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
3
distinct policy categories
How COOK GROUP INC's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for COOK GROUP INC, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $10K.
What COOK GROUP INC's influence footprint shows
COOK GROUP INC, headquartered in VA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $6K in PAC contributions alongside $10K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, COOK GROUP INC's PAC contributions reached 6 federal politicians, led by Larry D. Bucshon at $1K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 3 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Housing, Transportation.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Larry D. Bucshon | R | $1K |
| Robert P. Jr. Casey | D | $1K |
| James E. Hon. Banks | R | $1K |
| Rudy C. Iii Yakym | R | $1K |
| Frank J. Mrvan | D | $1K |
| S. Raja Krishnamoorthi | D | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 |
| 2023 | $10K |
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does COOK GROUP INC have?
COOK GROUP INC has a combined political influence footprint of $16K, made up of $6K in campaign contributions and $10K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does COOK GROUP INC support?
COOK GROUP INC contributed $6K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. COOK GROUP INC supported 6 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Larry D. Bucshon ($1K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does COOK GROUP INC lobby on?
COOK GROUP INC spent $10K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Housing, Transportation. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about COOK GROUP INC 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 a convenience sum of three different official populations: FEC campaign contributions (2024 election cycle), Senate LDA lobbying expenditures (2023 and 2024 filing years, summed), and USAspending federal contract obligations (fiscal year 2024). It is not a single-population metric and must not be read as a rate or strategy share. Channel dollars are shown side by side; see /methodology#cross-stage-populations.
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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.