Politicians supported
7
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
PET FOOD INSTITUTE
Active on two fronts: $10K in campaign contributions and $1.5M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $1.5M
- Total influence
- $10K
- Contributions
- $1.5M
- Lobbying
The verdict
PET FOOD INSTITUTE ranks in the top 15% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 15%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $10K
- campaign contributions
- $1.5M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
11
distinct policy categories
How PET FOOD INSTITUTE's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for PET FOOD INSTITUTE, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $1.5M.
Lobbying share of total influence 99.4%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What PET FOOD INSTITUTE's influence footprint shows
PET FOOD INSTITUTE, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $10K in PAC contributions alongside $1.5M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, PET FOOD INSTITUTE's PAC contributions reached 7 federal politicians, led by Angela Dawn Craig at $2K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 11 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Budget/Appropriations, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Animals.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Dawn Craig | D | $2K |
| Henry R. Cuellar | D | $2K |
| Sanford Bishop | D | $2K |
| Dusty Johnson | R | $1K |
| Ashley Hinson Arenholz | R | $1K |
| W Blaine Luetkemeyer | R | $1K |
| Tracey Robert Mann | R | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $980K |
| 2023 | $540K |
Lobbying issues
Budget/Appropriations
16 filings
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
16 filings
Animals
16 filings
Fuel/Gas/Oil
8 filings
Trade (domestic/foreign)
8 filings
Agriculture
8 filings
Transportation
8 filings
Trucking/Shipping
8 filings
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)
8 filings
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
8 filings
Railroads
8 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does PET FOOD INSTITUTE have?
PET FOOD INSTITUTE has a combined political influence footprint of $1.5M, made up of $10K in campaign contributions and $1.5M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does PET FOOD INSTITUTE support?
PET FOOD INSTITUTE contributed $10K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. PET FOOD INSTITUTE supported 7 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Angela Dawn Craig ($2K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does PET FOOD INSTITUTE lobby on?
PET FOOD INSTITUTE spent $1.5M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Budget/Appropriations, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Animals. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about PET FOOD INSTITUTE 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.