Politicians supported
48
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
Active on two fronts: $242K in campaign contributions and $5.2M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $5.4M
- Total influence
- $242K
- Contributions
- $5.2M
- Lobbying
The verdict
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES ranks in the top 12% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 12%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $242K
- campaign contributions
- $5.2M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
7
distinct policy categories
How DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $5.2M.
Lobbying share of total influence 95.5%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES's influence footprint shows
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $242K in PAC contributions alongside $5.2M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES's PAC contributions reached 48 federal politicians, led by Bryan George Steil at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 7 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Banking, Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities, Education.
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M |
| 2023 | $2.4M |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES have?
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES has a combined political influence footprint of $5.4M, made up of $242K in campaign contributions and $5.2M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES support?
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES contributed $242K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES supported 48 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Bryan George Steil ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES lobby on?
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES spent $5.2M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Banking, Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities, Education. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES 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.