Politicians supported
36
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
AMERICAN BAKERS ASSOCIATION
Active on two fronts: $93K in campaign contributions and $475K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $568K
- Total influence
- $93K
- Contributions
- $475K
- Lobbying
The verdict
AMERICAN BAKERS ASSOCIATION ranks in the top 22% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 22%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $93K
- campaign contributions
- $475K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
11
distinct policy categories
How AMERICAN BAKERS ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for AMERICAN BAKERS ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $475K.
Lobbying share of total influence 83.6%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What AMERICAN BAKERS ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
AMERICAN BAKERS ASSOCIATION, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $93K in PAC contributions alongside $475K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, AMERICAN BAKERS ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 36 federal politicians, led by Don Davis at $6K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 11 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Agriculture, Trade (domestic/foreign).
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Don Davis | D | $6K |
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $5K |
| David Albert Scott | D | $5K |
| James Conley Ii Justice | R | $5K |
| Sanford Bishop | D | $5K |
| James E Hon. Banks | R | $5K |
| Charles J Fleischmann | R | $5K |
| Larry Hogan | R | $5K |
| Virginia Ann Foxx | R | $4K |
| Lori Chavez-deremer | R | $3K |
| Ron Estes | R | $3K |
| Andrew P Harris | R | $3K |
| Joe The Hon. Wilson | R | $3K |
| Tom Cole | R | $3K |
| John Joyce | R | $3K |
| S. Brett Hon. Guthrie | R | $3K |
| Timothy L Rep Walberg | R | $3K |
| Richard L. Jr. Hudson | R | $3K |
| Amy Klobuchar | DFL | $3K |
| Nathaniel Quentin Moran | R | $3K |
| Steve Mr Scalise | R | $3K |
| Lloyd K. Smucker | R | $3K |
| Chellie M Pingree | D | $2K |
| Jennifer Mcclellan | D | $2K |
| Angela Dawn Craig | D | $1K |
| Kevin Kiley | R | $1K |
| Michael Rulli | R | $1K |
| Jason T Smith | R | $1K |
| Richard W Allen | R | $1K |
| Mark Eugene Amodei | R | $1K |
| Kevin Hern | R | $1K |
| David Valadao | R | $1K |
| Donald J Bacon | R | $1K |
| Elise M. Stefanik | R | $1K |
| John Trent Kelly | R | $1K |
| Terri A. Sewell | D | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $294K |
| 2023 | $182K |
Lobbying issues
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
12 filings
Agriculture
10 filings
Trade (domestic/foreign)
7 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
7 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
6 filings
Environment/Superfund
4 filings
Fuel/Gas/Oil
3 filings
Transportation
3 filings
Manufacturing
1 filings
Small Business
1 filings
Immigration
1 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does AMERICAN BAKERS ASSOCIATION have?
AMERICAN BAKERS ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $568K, made up of $93K in campaign contributions and $475K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does AMERICAN BAKERS ASSOCIATION support?
AMERICAN BAKERS ASSOCIATION contributed $93K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. AMERICAN BAKERS ASSOCIATION supported 36 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Don Davis ($6K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does AMERICAN BAKERS ASSOCIATION lobby on?
AMERICAN BAKERS ASSOCIATION spent $475K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Agriculture, Trade (domestic/foreign). Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about AMERICAN BAKERS 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.