Politicians supported
13
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION
Active on two fronts: $42K in campaign contributions and $960K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $1.0M
- Total influence
- $42K
- Contributions
- $960K
- Lobbying
The verdict
NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION ranks in the top 17% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 17%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $42K
- campaign contributions
- $960K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
8
distinct policy categories
How NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $960K.
Lobbying share of total influence 95.9%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION's influence footprint shows
NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $42K in PAC contributions alongside $960K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION's PAC contributions reached 13 federal politicians, led by Dan Newhouse at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 8 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Natural Resources, Energy/Nuclear, Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Newhouse | R | $10K |
| Garret Graves | R | $5K |
| Wesley Hunt | R | $5K |
| Peter Allen Stauber | R | $4K |
| Jerry Lee Jr Carl | R | $4K |
| Rafael Edward Ted Cruz | R | $3K |
| Henry R. Cuellar | D | $3K |
| Julia Letlow | R | $3K |
| Vicente Gonzalez | D | $2K |
| John James | R | $2K |
| Martin Heinrich | D | $1K |
| Bruce Westerman | R | $1K |
| Ryan K Zinke | R | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $450K |
| 2023 | $510K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION have?
NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION has a combined political influence footprint of $1.0M, made up of $42K in campaign contributions and $960K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION support?
NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION contributed $42K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION supported 13 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Dan Newhouse ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION lobby on?
NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION spent $960K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Natural Resources, Energy/Nuclear, Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES 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.