Politicians supported
120
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
BAE SYSTEMS
Combined federal influence footprint of $1.3B, led by federal contracts ($1.3B) - sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $1.3B
- Total influence
- $584K
- Contributions
- $9.6M
- Lobbying
- $1.3B
- Contracts
The verdict
BAE SYSTEMS ranks in the top 1% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, spread across contributions, lobbying, and contracts, led by federal contracts.
- Top 1%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $584K
- campaign contributions
- $9.6M
- lobbying expenditures
- $1.3B
- federal contracts
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
6
distinct policy categories
How BAE SYSTEMS's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for BAE SYSTEMS, side by side. Its largest channel is federal contracts at $1.3B.
Lobbying share of total influence 0.7%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What BAE SYSTEMS's influence footprint shows
BAE SYSTEMS, headquartered in VA, runs a full three-channel federal operation topped by federal contracts: $584K in campaign contributions, $9.6M in lobbying expenditures, and $1.3B in federal contract awards.
On the campaign side, BAE SYSTEMS's PAC contributions reached 120 federal politicians, led by Roger Sen. Wicker at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 6 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Defense, Budget/Appropriations, Manufacturing. On the contracting side, 1 agency relationship - led by ALL AGENCIES at $1.3B anchors its federal revenue flows.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.0M |
| 2023 | $4.6M |
Lobbying issues
Federal contracts
| Agency | Value |
|---|---|
| ALL AGENCIES | $1.3B |
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does BAE SYSTEMS have?
BAE SYSTEMS has a combined political influence footprint of $1.3B, made up of $584K in campaign contributions, $9.6M in lobbying expenditures, and $1.3B in federal contracts. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does BAE SYSTEMS support?
BAE SYSTEMS contributed $584K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. BAE SYSTEMS supported 120 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Roger Sen. Wicker ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does BAE SYSTEMS lobby on?
BAE SYSTEMS spent $9.6M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Defense, Budget/Appropriations, Manufacturing. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
What federal contracts does BAE SYSTEMS hold?
BAE SYSTEMS holds $1.3B in federal contracts. Contracts are awarded by agencies including ALL AGENCIES. All contract data is sourced from USAspending.gov, the official federal spending transparency portal.
Where does the data about BAE SYSTEMS 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.