Politicians supported
290
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Active on two fronts: $1.6M in campaign contributions and $5.3M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $7.0M
- Total influence
- $1.6M
- Contributions
- $5.3M
- Lobbying
- $374K
- Outside spending
The verdict
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ranks in the top 11% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 11%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $1.6M
- campaign contributions
- $5.3M
- lobbying expenditures
- $374K
- outside spending (independent)
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
14
distinct policy categories
Independent expenditures by NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Money this committee spent independently to support or oppose candidates, reported to the FEC, and by law not contributions to any campaign and not coordinated with it.
- $374K
- Total outside spending
- $374K
- Supporting
- $0
- Opposing
| Candidate | Supporting | Opposing |
|---|---|---|
| John W Mannion | $150K | - |
| Raquel Teran | $128K | - |
| Kamala Harris | $59K | - |
| R. Jon Tester | $37K | - |
How NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $5.3M.
Lobbying share of total influence 76.3%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $1.6M in PAC contributions alongside $5.3M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 290 federal politicians, led by Jacky Rosen at $15K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 14 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Budget/Appropriations, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Retirement.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M |
| 2023 | $2.7M |
Lobbying issues
Budget/Appropriations
13 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
13 filings
Retirement
13 filings
Education
12 filings
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
6 filings
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
6 filings
Health Issues
5 filings
Government Issues
4 filings
Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
3 filings
Defense
3 filings
Science/Technology
1 filings
Telecommunications
1 filings
Immigration
1 filings
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
1 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION have?
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $7.0M, made up of $1.6M in campaign contributions and $5.3M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION support?
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION contributed $1.6M to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION supported 290 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Jacky Rosen ($15K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION lobby on?
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION spent $5.3M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Budget/Appropriations, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Retirement. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about NATIONAL EDUCATION 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.