Politicians supported
30
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
Combined federal influence footprint of $215K, led by lobbying expenditures ($145K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $215K
- Total influence
- $70K
- Contributions
- $145K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
9
distinct policy categories
How AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $145K.
Lobbying share of total influence 67.4%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION, headquartered in DC, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $215K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $70K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $145K 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, AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 30 federal politicians, led by Marsha Mrs. Blackburn at $6K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 9 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Transportation, Homeland Security, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code.
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 AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marsha Mrs. Blackburn | R | $6K |
| Thomas Earl Jr. Emmer | R | $5K |
| Chris Pappas | D | $5K |
| John Curtis | R | $5K |
| Eric Alan Rick Crawford | R | $5K |
| Debra S. Fischer | R | $5K |
| Rick Larsen | D | $4K |
| C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | D | $4K |
| Darin Mckay Lahood | R | $4K |
| Samuel B. Jr. Graves | R | $4K |
| Kevin Mccarthy | R | $3K |
| Jimmy Panetta | D | $3K |
| Michael Simpson | R | $3K |
| Brendan F Boyle | D | $3K |
| George J Jr Kelly | R | $2K |
| Bonnie Watson Coleman | D | $2K |
| John Mr. Moolenaar | R | $2K |
| Henry R. Cuellar | D | $2K |
| Michael Bost | R | $2K |
| Steny Hoyer | D | $2K |
| Rafael Edward Ted Cruz | R | $2K |
| Kay Granger | R | $1K |
| Robert P. Jr. Casey | D | $1K |
| Robert Menendez | I | $1K |
| Guy Mr. Reschenthaler | R | $1K |
| David P. Joyce | R | $1K |
| William J. Jr. Pascrell | D | $1K |
| Tom Cole | R | $1K |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | D | $-1,500 |
| Richard E Neal | D | $-3,000 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $45K |
| 2023 | $100K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION have?
AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $215K, which includes $70K in campaign contributions, $145K 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 AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION support?
AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION contributed $70K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION supported 30 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Marsha Mrs. Blackburn ($6K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION lobby on?
AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION spent $145K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Transportation, Homeland Security, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about AMERICAN BUS 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.
Learn more
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. Verify the underlying filings at fec.gov/data.
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