Politicians supported
32
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
Combined federal influence footprint of $286K, led by lobbying expenditures ($180K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $286K
- Total influence
- $106K
- Contributions
- $180K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
1
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
1
distinct policy categories
How QUALCOMM INCORPORATED's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for QUALCOMM INCORPORATED, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $180K.
Lobbying share of total influence 62.9%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What QUALCOMM INCORPORATED's influence footprint shows
QUALCOMM INCORPORATED, headquartered in DC, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $286K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $106K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $180K 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, QUALCOMM INCORPORATED's PAC contributions reached 32 federal politicians, led by Michael Mccaul at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 1 reporting year across 1 distinct LDA issue area, with emphasis on Telecommunications.
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 QUALCOMM INCORPORATED PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Mccaul | R | $10K |
| Jason T Smith | R | $10K |
| Roger Sen. Wicker | R | $10K |
| Haley Stevens | D | $6K |
| Robert Edward Latta | R | $6K |
| Bradley S. Schneider | D | $6K |
| Deborah Ross | D | $6K |
| Hakeem Jeffries | D | $5K |
| Thomas H. Massie | R | $5K |
| Scott Peters | D | $5K |
| Juan C. Vargas | D | $3K |
| Suzan K Delbene | D | $3K |
| Robert Menendez | I | $3K |
| D. Adam Smith | D | $3K |
| S. Raja Krishnamoorthi | D | $3K |
| Martin Heinrich | D | $3K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $2K |
| Robert J. Mr. Wittman | R | $2K |
| Lloyd Doggett | D | $2K |
| Doris Matsui | D | $2K |
| Sherrod Brown | D | $2K |
| Robert P. Jr. Casey | D | $2K |
| Ann L. Wagner | R | $2K |
| Ashley Hinson Arenholz | R | $1K |
| Debra S. Fischer | R | $1K |
| Amerish Bera | D | $1K |
| Randall Feenstra | R | $1K |
| Patrick Timothy Mchenry | R | $1K |
| Darin Mckay Lahood | R | $1K |
| Kat Cammack | R | $1K |
| Madeleine Dean | D | $1K |
| John Mr. Moolenaar | R | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $180K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does QUALCOMM INCORPORATED have?
QUALCOMM INCORPORATED has a combined political influence footprint of $286K, which includes $106K in campaign contributions, $180K 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 QUALCOMM INCORPORATED support?
QUALCOMM INCORPORATED contributed $106K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. QUALCOMM INCORPORATED supported 32 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Michael Mccaul ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does QUALCOMM INCORPORATED lobby on?
QUALCOMM INCORPORATED spent $180K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Telecommunications. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about QUALCOMM INCORPORATED 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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