Politicians supported
12
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA
Combined federal influence footprint of $87K, led by lobbying expenditures ($60K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $87K
- Total influence
- $27K
- Contributions
- $60K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
1
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 $60K.
Lobbying share of total influence 69.0%
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, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $87K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $27K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $60K 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, SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA's PAC contributions reached 12 federal politicians, led by Timothy Michael Kaine at $5K. Its lobbying profile spans 1 reporting year across 1 distinct LDA issue area, with emphasis on Defense.
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 SHIPBUILDERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $60K |
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 $87K, which includes $27K in campaign contributions, $60K 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 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 $60K 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.
Learn more
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. Verify the underlying filings at fec.gov/data.
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