Politicians supported
24
distinct FEC recipients
pac · MN
3M COMPANY
Combined federal influence footprint of $48.8M, led by federal contracts ($48.8M) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $48.8M
- Total influence
- $43K
- Contributions
- $10K
- Lobbying
- $48.8M
- Contracts
Lobbying years filed
1
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
2
distinct policy categories
How 3M COMPANY's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for 3M COMPANY, side by side. Its largest channel is federal contracts at $48.8M.
Lobbying share of total influence 0.0%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What 3M COMPANY's influence footprint shows
3M COMPANY, headquartered in MN, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $48.8M across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $43K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $10K in lobbying expenditures disclosed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act, and $48.8M 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, 3M COMPANY's PAC contributions reached 24 federal politicians, led by Betty Mccollum at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 1 reporting year across 2 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Transportation, Roads/Highway. On the contracting side, 1 agency relationship — led by ALL AGENCIES at $48.8M anchors its federal revenue flows.
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 3M COMPANY PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Betty Mccollum | D | $10K |
| Roger Sen. Wicker | R | $5K |
| Mike Braun | R | $3K |
| Mariannette Jane Miller-meeks | R | $2K |
| Angela Dawn Craig | D | $2K |
| Thomas Earl Jr. Emmer | R | $2K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $2K |
| John Curtis | R | $1K |
| Dale Whitney Strong | R | $1K |
| S. Raja Krishnamoorthi | D | $1K |
| Marsha Mrs. Blackburn | R | $1K |
| Michelle Steel | R | $1K |
| Randall Feenstra | R | $1K |
| Brad Finstad | R | $1K |
| Robert Edward Latta | R | $1K |
| Donald J Bacon | R | $1K |
| Chrissy Houlahan | D | $1K |
| Tammy Baldwin | D | $1K |
| James French Hill | R | $1K |
| Lucia Kay Ms. Mcbath | D | $1K |
| S. Brett Hon. Guthrie | R | $1K |
| Joseph Neguse | D | $1K |
| Terri A. Sewell | D | $1K |
| Troy A. Sr. Carter | D | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $10K |
Lobbying issues
Federal contracts
| Agency | Value |
|---|---|
| ALL AGENCIES | $48.8M |
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does 3M COMPANY have?
3M COMPANY has a combined political influence footprint of $48.8M, which includes $43K in campaign contributions, $10K in lobbying expenditures, and $48.8M in federal contracts. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does 3M COMPANY support?
3M COMPANY contributed $43K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. 3M COMPANY supported 24 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Betty Mccollum ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does 3M COMPANY lobby on?
3M COMPANY spent $10K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Transportation, Roads/Highway. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
What federal contracts does 3M COMPANY hold?
3M COMPANY holds $48.8M in federal contracts. Contracts are awarded by agencies including ALL AGENCIES. All contract data is sourced from USAspending.gov, the official federal spending transparency portal.
Where does the data about 3M COMPANY 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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