Politicians supported
12
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA
Active on two fronts: $27K in campaign contributions and $480K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $507K
- Total influence
- $27K
- Contributions
- $480K
- Lobbying
The verdict
SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA ranks in the top 23% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 23%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $27K
- campaign contributions
- $480K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
1
distinct policy categories
How SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $480K.
Lobbying share of total influence 94.7%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA's influence footprint shows
SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $27K in PAC contributions alongside $480K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA's PAC contributions reached 12 federal politicians, led by Timothy Michael Kaine at $5K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 1 distinct LDA issue area, with emphasis on Defense.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Michael Kaine | D | $5K |
| Joseph Courtney | D | $5K |
| Maria Cantwell | D | $3K |
| Roger Sen. Wicker | R | $3K |
| Rick Larsen | D | $3K |
| John Trent Kelly | R | $3K |
| Jennifer Kiggans | R | $2K |
| Daniel Webster | R | $1K |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D | $1K |
| Jerry Lee Jr Carl | R | $1K |
| Tammy Baldwin | D | $1K |
| Troy A. Sr. Carter | D | $500 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $240K |
| 2023 | $240K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA have?
SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA has a combined political influence footprint of $507K, made up of $27K in campaign contributions and $480K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA support?
SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA contributed $27K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA supported 12 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Timothy Michael Kaine ($5K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA lobby on?
SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA spent $480K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Defense. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA 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.