Politicians supported
29
distinct FEC recipients
pac · MI
CMS ENERGY CORPORATION
Active on two fronts: $125K in campaign contributions and $2.3M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $2.5M
- Total influence
- $125K
- Contributions
- $2.3M
- Lobbying
The verdict
CMS ENERGY CORPORATION ranks in the top 14% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 14%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $125K
- campaign contributions
- $2.3M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
9
distinct policy categories
How CMS ENERGY CORPORATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for CMS ENERGY CORPORATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $2.3M.
Lobbying share of total influence 94.9%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What CMS ENERGY CORPORATION's influence footprint shows
CMS ENERGY CORPORATION, headquartered in MI, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $125K in PAC contributions alongside $2.3M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, CMS ENERGY CORPORATION's PAC contributions reached 29 federal politicians, led by John Mr. Moolenaar at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 9 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Energy/Nuclear, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Transportation.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Mr. Moolenaar | R | $10K |
| Haley Stevens | D | $10K |
| John Bergman | R | $10K |
| Lisa Mcclain | R | $10K |
| Timothy L Rep Walberg | R | $10K |
| William P Huizenga | R | $10K |
| Debbie Dingell | D | $10K |
| Hillary Scholten | D | $9K |
| John James | R | $9K |
| Kristen Mcdonald rivet | D | $6K |
| Daniel T Kildee | D | $5K |
| Robert Edward Latta | R | $4K |
| Samuel B. Jr. Graves | R | $4K |
| Bruce Westerman | R | $2K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $2K |
| Mariannette Jane Miller-meeks | R | $2K |
| Thomas Earl Jr. Emmer | R | $2K |
| Mike Mr. Thompson | D | $2K |
| Jason T Smith | R | $2K |
| August Lee Ii Pfluger | R | $1K |
| Diana L Degette | D | $1K |
| Richard E Neal | D | $1K |
| Angus S. Jr. King | I | $1K |
| David Valadao | R | $1K |
| Martin Heinrich | D | $1K |
| Nikki Budzinski | D | $1K |
| Tom Cole | R | $1K |
| Ashley Hinson Arenholz | R | $1K |
| Debbie Stabenow | D | $-2,500 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.2M |
| 2023 | $1.2M |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does CMS ENERGY CORPORATION have?
CMS ENERGY CORPORATION has a combined political influence footprint of $2.5M, made up of $125K in campaign contributions and $2.3M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does CMS ENERGY CORPORATION support?
CMS ENERGY CORPORATION contributed $125K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. CMS ENERGY CORPORATION supported 29 politicians, with the largest contribution going to John Mr. Moolenaar ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does CMS ENERGY CORPORATION lobby on?
CMS ENERGY CORPORATION spent $2.3M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Energy/Nuclear, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Transportation. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about CMS ENERGY CORPORATION 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.