Politicians supported
26
distinct FEC recipients
membership_org · DC
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND
Combined federal influence footprint of $133K, led by campaign contributions ($123K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $133K
- Total influence
- $123K
- Contributions
- $10K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
1
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
2
distinct policy categories
How ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND, side by side. Its largest channel is campaign contributions at $123K.
Lobbying share of total influence 7.5%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND's influence footprint shows
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND, headquartered in DC, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $133K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $123K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $10K in lobbying expenditures disclosed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act, and $0 in federal contract awards recorded on USAspending.gov. Together these figures reflect both how the organization seeks to influence policy and how federal dollars flow back to it.
On the campaign side, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND's PAC contributions reached 26 federal politicians, led by Ruben Gallego at $26K. Its lobbying profile spans 1 reporting year across 2 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Natural Resources, Agriculture.
Viewing contributions, lobbying, and contracts side-by-side is the key to reading this organization's relationship with the federal government: campaign giving signals which lawmakers are prioritized, lobbying expenditures signal which policy outcomes are being pursued, and contract awards signal where procurement decisions have already landed. Each component is independently sourced from official government disclosures covering the 2023-2024 period.
Politicians supported
Top recipients of ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ruben Gallego | D | $26K |
| Tammy Baldwin | D | $12K |
| Robert P. Jr. Casey | D | $11K |
| Yadira Caraveo | D | $10K |
| Jacky Rosen | D | $9K |
| Elissa Slotkin | D | $8K |
| Dave Min | D | $7K |
| Amish Dr. Shah | D | $6K |
| R. Jon Tester | D | $5K |
| Chris Pappas | D | $4K |
| Maggie Goodlander | D | $3K |
| Mondaire Jones | D | $3K |
| Steven Alexzander Horsford | D | $3K |
| Susie Lee | D | $3K |
| Dina Titus | D | $3K |
| Henry C. 'hank' Johnson | D | $2K |
| George Whitesides | D | $1K |
| Yassamin Ansari | D | $1K |
| Mark Pocan | D | $1K |
| Greg Stanton | D | $898 |
| Chuck Hubbard | D | $854 |
| Dwight Evans | D | $850 |
| Kristin Lyerly | D | $850 |
| Valerie Foushee | D | $575 |
| Gwen S Moore | D | $383 |
| Thomas Suozzi | D | $308 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $10K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND have?
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND has a combined political influence footprint of $133K, which includes $123K in campaign contributions, $10K in lobbying expenditures, and $0 in federal contracts. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND support?
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND contributed $123K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND supported 26 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Ruben Gallego ($26K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND lobby on?
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND spent $10K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Natural Resources, Agriculture. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE ACTION FUND 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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Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. Verify the underlying filings at fec.gov/data.
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