Politicians supported
31
distinct FEC recipients
pac · CA
WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST
Combined federal influence footprint of $220K, led by lobbying expenditures ($120K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $220K
- Total influence
- $100K
- Contributions
- $120K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
4
distinct policy categories
How WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $120K.
Lobbying share of total influence 54.5%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST's influence footprint shows
WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST, headquartered in CA, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $220K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $100K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $120K 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, WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST's PAC contributions reached 31 federal politicians, led by Adam Schiff at $5K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 4 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Retirement.
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 WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Schiff | D | $5K |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D | $5K |
| Sherrod Brown | D | $5K |
| Ruben Gallego | D | $5K |
| R. Jon Tester | D | $5K |
| Jacky Rosen | D | $5K |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | D | $5K |
| Hakeem Jeffries | D | $5K |
| Lou Correa | D | $5K |
| Brad Sherman | D | $3K |
| Eric Michael Swalwell | D | $3K |
| Sydney Kamlager-dove | D | $3K |
| Henry C. 'hank' Johnson | D | $3K |
| Deborah Ross | D | $3K |
| Veronica Escobar | D | $3K |
| Jimmy Gomez | D | $3K |
| Joseph Neguse | D | $3K |
| Judy Chu | D | $3K |
| Laura Friedman | D | $3K |
| Zoe Lofgren | D | $3K |
| Madeleine Dean | D | $3K |
| Pramila Jayapal | D | $3K |
| Robert Garcia | D | $3K |
| Mary Gay Scanlon | D | $3K |
| Rebecca 'becca' Balint | D | $3K |
| Will Rollins | D | $3K |
| Adam C. Gray | D | $3K |
| Nanette Barragan | D | $3K |
| Steve I Mr. Cohen | D | $3K |
| Lucia Kay Ms. Mcbath | D | $3K |
| Rudy Salas | D | $3K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $60K |
| 2023 | $60K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST have?
WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST has a combined political influence footprint of $220K, which includes $100K in campaign contributions, $120K 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 WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST support?
WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST contributed $100K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST supported 31 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Adam Schiff ($5K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST lobby on?
WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST spent $120K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Retirement. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST 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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