Politicians supported
50
distinct FEC recipients
pac · CA
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
Combined federal influence footprint of $580K, led by campaign contributions ($560K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $580K
- Total influence
- $560K
- Contributions
- $20K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
1
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
1
distinct policy categories
How AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, side by side. Its largest channel is campaign contributions at $560K.
Lobbying share of total influence 3.5%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY's influence footprint shows
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, headquartered in CA, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $580K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $560K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $20K 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, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY's PAC contributions reached 50 federal politicians, led by Raul Dr. Ruiz at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 1 reporting year across 1 distinct LDA issue area, with emphasis on Medicare/Medicaid.
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 AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $20K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY have?
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY has a combined political influence footprint of $580K, which includes $560K in campaign contributions, $20K 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 AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY support?
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY contributed $560K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY supported 50 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Raul Dr. Ruiz ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY lobby on?
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY spent $20K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Medicare/Medicaid. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 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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