Politicians supported
1
distinct FEC recipients
pac · KS
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC.
Active on two fronts: $500 in campaign contributions and $65K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $66K
- Total influence
- $500
- Contributions
- $65K
- Lobbying
The verdict
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC. ranks in the top 71% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 71%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $500
- campaign contributions
- $65K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
3
distinct policy categories
How BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC.'s federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC., side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $65K.
Lobbying share of total influence 99.2%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC.'s influence footprint shows
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC., headquartered in KS, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $500 in PAC contributions alongside $65K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC.'s PAC contributions reached 1 federal politicians, led by Derek Schmidt at $500. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 3 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Health Issues, Medicare/Medicaid, Pharmacy.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Schmidt | R | $500 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $25K |
| 2023 | $40K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC. have?
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC. has a combined political influence footprint of $66K, made up of $500 in campaign contributions and $65K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC. support?
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC. contributed $500 to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC. supported 1 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Derek Schmidt ($500). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC. lobby on?
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC. spent $65K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Health Issues, Medicare/Medicaid, Pharmacy. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, 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 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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