Politicians supported
21
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
BEER INSTITUTE
Combined federal influence footprint of $83K, led by campaign contributions ($43K) — sourced from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending.gov filings for 2023–2024.
- $83K
- Total influence
- $43K
- Contributions
- $40K
- Lobbying
Lobbying years filed
1
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
1
distinct policy categories
How BEER INSTITUTE's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for BEER INSTITUTE, side by side. Its largest channel is campaign contributions at $43K.
Lobbying share of total influence 48.4%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What BEER INSTITUTE's influence footprint shows
BEER INSTITUTE, headquartered in DC, registers a combined federal influence footprint of $83K across the three primary channels tracked in public filings: $43K in PAC campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission, $40K 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, BEER INSTITUTE's PAC contributions reached 21 federal politicians, led by Darin Mckay Lahood at $7K. Its lobbying profile spans 1 reporting year across 1 distinct LDA issue area, with emphasis on Beverage Industry.
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 BEER INSTITUTE PAC contributions · FEC (2024 cycle)
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Darin Mckay Lahood | R | $7K |
| Jamie Raskin | D | $5K |
| Dan Newhouse | R | $4K |
| Hakeem Jeffries | D | $3K |
| Steven Alexzander Horsford | D | $3K |
| Mike Mr. Thompson | D | $3K |
| Samuel B. Jr. Graves | R | $3K |
| Anderson Drew Iv Ferguson | R | $3K |
| Robert P. Jr. Casey | D | $3K |
| Timothy Michael Kaine | D | $3K |
| Joseph Neguse | D | $1K |
| Donald Sternoff Jr. Beyer | D | $1K |
| Nick Langworthy | R | $1K |
| Jeffrey Hurd | R | $1K |
| Mike Carey | R | $1K |
| Brendan F Boyle | D | $1K |
| Claudia Tenney | R | $1K |
| Nicole Malliotakis | R | $1K |
| Yadira Caraveo | D | $1K |
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $1K |
| Debbie Stabenow | D | $-2,500 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $40K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does BEER INSTITUTE have?
BEER INSTITUTE has a combined political influence footprint of $83K, which includes $43K in campaign contributions, $40K 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 BEER INSTITUTE support?
BEER INSTITUTE contributed $43K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. BEER INSTITUTE supported 21 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Darin Mckay Lahood ($7K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does BEER INSTITUTE lobby on?
BEER INSTITUTE spent $40K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Beverage Industry. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about BEER 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.
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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