Politicians supported
246
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS
Active on two fronts: $1.4M in campaign contributions and $2.0M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $3.4M
- Total influence
- $1.4M
- Contributions
- $2.0M
- Lobbying
- $110K
- Outside spending
The verdict
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS ranks in the top 13% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 13%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $1.4M
- campaign contributions
- $2.0M
- lobbying expenditures
- $110K
- outside spending (independent)
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
21
distinct policy categories
Independent expenditures by INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS
Money this committee spent independently to support or oppose candidates, reported to the FEC, and by law not contributions to any campaign and not coordinated with it.
- $110K
- Total outside spending
- $110K
- Supporting
- $0
- Opposing
| Candidate | Supporting | Opposing |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Fitzpatrick | $10K | - |
| Robert P. Jr. Casey | $10K | - |
| Tammy Baldwin | $10K | - |
| Nicole Malliotakis | $10K | - |
| Marie Gluesenkamp perez | $10K | - |
| Mary Peltola | $10K | - |
| John W Mannion | $10K | - |
| Susan Wild | $10K | - |
| Elissa Slotkin | $10K | - |
| R. Jon Tester | $10K | - |
| Sherrod Brown | $10K | - |
How INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $2.0M.
Lobbying share of total influence 57.7%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS's influence footprint shows
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $1.4M in PAC contributions alongside $2.0M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS's PAC contributions reached 246 federal politicians, led by Adam Schiff at $20K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 21 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Transportation, Trade (domestic/foreign).
Politicians supported
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $985K |
| 2023 | $993K |
Lobbying issues
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
20 filings
Transportation
10 filings
Trade (domestic/foreign)
7 filings
Aviation/Airlines/Airports
6 filings
Agriculture
6 filings
Budget/Appropriations
6 filings
Immigration
6 filings
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
6 filings
Trucking/Shipping
6 filings
Railroads
6 filings
Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
6 filings
Retirement
6 filings
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
5 filings
Telecommunications
3 filings
Bankruptcy
2 filings
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
1 filings
Education
1 filings
Government Issues
1 filings
Health Issues
1 filings
Defense
1 filings
Environment/Superfund
1 filings
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS have?
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS has a combined political influence footprint of $3.4M, made up of $1.4M in campaign contributions and $2.0M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS support?
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS contributed $1.4M to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS supported 246 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Adam Schiff ($20K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS lobby on?
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS spent $2.0M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Transportation, Trade (domestic/foreign). Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS 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.