Politicians supported
50
distinct FEC recipients
pac · TX
PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC.
Combined federal influence footprint of $203K, led by campaign contributions ($146K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $203K
- Total influence
- $146K
- Contributions
- $57K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
1
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
1
distinct policy categories
How PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC.'s federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC., side by side. Its largest channel is campaign contributions at $146K.
Lobbying share of total influence 28.1%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC.'s influence footprint shows
PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC., headquartered in TX, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $203K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $146K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $57K 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, PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC.'s PAC contributions reached 50 federal politicians, led by Glenn Mr. Thompson at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 1 reporting year across 1 distinct LDA issue area, with emphasis on Agriculture.
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 PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC. PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $57K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC. have?
PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC. has a combined political influence footprint of $203K, which includes $146K in campaign contributions, $57K 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 PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC. support?
PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC. contributed $146K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC. supported 50 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Glenn Mr. Thompson ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC. lobby on?
PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC. spent $57K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Agriculture. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC. 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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Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. Verify the underlying filings at fec.gov/data.
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