Interest Groups

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IndustriesContributions 01/01/09 - 12/31/10Bill Positions during 2011-2012
Agriculture
Agricultural Services & Products
Farm organizations & cooperatives$143,13019
Veterinarians$132,7521
Farm machinery & equipment$105,5951
Agricultural services & related industries$54,2002
Animal feed & health products$29,9001
Florists & nursery services$23,9755
Agricultural chemicals (fertilizers & pesticides)$16,750
Grain traders & terminals$0
Commodity Brokers & Dealers
Commodity brokers & dealers$0
Crop Production & Basic Processing
Farmers, in general$244,6946
Vegetables, fruits & tree nuts$232,2987
Other commodities (including rice, peanuts, honey)$93,9454
Cotton growers, cotton ginners$10,0003
Farmers, crop unspecified$5005
Wheat, corn, soybeans & cash grain$02
Includes all sugar growers and sugar co-ops$0
Dairy
Dairy farmers & wholesale and retail milk, cheese and ice cream dealers$300,1893
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau/affiliated organizations & PACs$115,40628
Food Processing & Sales
Food stores$339,16336
Food & beverage products and services$202,10515
Food & kindred products manufacturing$186,66016
Meat processing & products$5001
Food wholesalers$03
Forestry & Forest Products
Timber companies, sawmills, & others engaged in cutting down trees$136,7235
Paper & pulp mills and paper manufacturing$50,6501
Livestock
Livestock$72,6002
Feedlots & related livestock services$36,0503
Sheep & wool producers$0
Horse breeders$01
Miscellaneous Agriculture
Miscellaneous agriculture$04
Poultry & Eggs
Poultry & eggs$181,9111
Tobacco
Tobacco & tobacco products$02
Communications & Electronics
Bands, Orchestras & Other Live Music Production
Musicians$01
Cable TV
Cable & satellite TV operators$24,2004
Computer Equipment & Services
Computer software$287,1497
Computer manufacture & services$188,6559
Online computer services$171,60212
Computers, components & accessories$162,7177
Data processing & computer services$18,4504
Electronics Manufacturing & Services
Electronics manufacturing & services$228,35015
Live Theater/Other Entertainment Productions
Actors, actresses & others in the live theater industry$5001
Miscellaneous Communications & Electronics
Communications & electronics$48,9007
Movie Theaters
Movie theaters$02
Printing & Publishing
Book, newspaper & periodical publishing$62,19910
Commercial printing & typesetting$3001
Greeting card publishing$0
Printing, publishing & allied industries$02
Recorded Music Production
Recorded music & music production$61,4502
Telecom Services & Equipment
Telecommunications$1,721,5198
Paging & cellular phones and services$160,5527
Telephone & communications equipment$1,2601
Satellite communications$0
Other Communications Services$01
Telephone Utilities
Telephone utilities$02
Long-distance telephone & telegraph service$0
TV & Movie Production/Distribution
Broadcasting & motion pictures$840,0011
Motion picture production & distribution$61,0507
Commercial television & radio stations$46,9503
Television production$0
Construction
Building Materials & Equipment
Stone, clay, glass & concrete products$42,9694
Building materials$30,75013
Construction equipment$29,6002
Lumber and wood products & lumber yards$500
Plumbing & pipe products$0
Other construction-related products$05
Electrical supply$01
Construction Services
Engineering, architecture & construction management services$223,65828
Architectural services$48,9475
Engineers - type unknown$01
Surveying$01
General Contractors
Builders associations$660,16340
Public works, industrial & commercial construction$46,7507
Construction, unclassified$42,5136
Construction & public works$04
Home Builders
Mobile home construction$259,611
Residential construction$98,1506
Special Trade Contractors
Landscaping & excavation services$97,4259
Electrical contractors$65,1009
Special trade contractors$39,50020
Plumbing, heating & air conditioning$27,9007
Defense
Defense Aerospace
Defense aerospace contractors$14,0005
Defense Electronics
Defense electronic contractors$38,300
Miscellaneous Defense
Ground-based & other weapons systems$0
Defense-related services$01
Defense research & development$0
Defense$0
Defense shipbuilders$0
Energy & Natural Resources
Aluminum Mining & Processing
Aluminum mining & processing$0
Commercial Fishing
Fishing$04
Electric Utilities
Gas & electric utilities$844,6288
Electric power utilities$348,5755
Independent power generation & cogeneration$51,5071
Rural electric cooperatives$0
Environmental Services & Equipment
Environmental services, equipment & consulting$5003
Fisheries & Wildlife
Fisheries & wildlife$04
Hunting
Hunting & wildlife$03
Mining
Mining services & equipment$02
Coal mining$0
Metal mining & processing$0
Non-metallic mining$01
Mining$01
Miscellaneous Energy
Alternate energy production & services$317,80013
Energy production & distribution$02
Power plant construction & equipment$01
Miscellaneous Energy & Natural Resources
Energy, natural resources & environment$02
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear plant construction, equipment & services$13,000
Nuclear energy$0
Oil & Gas
Major (multinational) oil & gas producers$596,835
Petroleum refining & marketing$233,55316
Independent oil & gas producers$87,5505
Oil & gas$48,5001
Gasoline service stations$46,3002
Oilfield service, equipment & exploration$41,7252
Natural gas transmission & distribution$06
Fuel oil dealers$0
LPG/Liquid propane dealers & producers$01
Railroads
Railroads$520,300
Manufacturers of railroad equipment$0
Railroad services$0
Railroad transportation$0
Smelting & Refining
Smelting & non-petroleum refining$0
Steel
Steel manufacturing$37,7501
Waste Management
Waste management$376,40914
Water Utilities
Water utilities$121,49517
Wise Use
Resource-development anti-environmental groups$0
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Accountants
Accountants$214,6783
Banks & Lending Institutions
Banks & lending institutions$23,600
Commercial Banks
Commercial banks & bank holding companies$495,22317
Credit Unions
Credit unions$258,1493
Finance & Credit Companies
Credit agencies & finance companies$302,3403
Insurance
Property & casualty insurance$1,815,76814
Accident & health insurance$1,080,92930
Insurance agencies, brokers & agents$618,71011
Life insurance$219,0346
Insurance companies, general$86,9195
Investment Holding Companies
Investment Holding Companies$3,900
Miscellaneous Finance
Financial services & consulting$83,20011
Credit reporting services & collection agencies$69,1752
Investors$66,650
Other financial services$28,2025
Tax return services$01
Miscellaneous Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Finance, insurance & real estate$349,5508
Payday/Title Loans
Payday/Title Loans$444,8023
Real Estate
Real estate$813,73414
Real estate developers & subdividers$534,81111
Real estate agents & managers$507,9774
Building operators & managers$393,82332
Mortgage bankers & brokers$232,4754
Title insurance & title abstract offices$55,2003
Mobile home dealers & parks$23,7821
Other real estate services, appraisals$03
Savings & Loans
Savings banks & savings and loans$0
Securities & Investment
Securities, commodities & investment$244,8064
Venture capital$68,800
Stock exchanges$0
Security brokers & investment companies$04
Commodity brokers & dealers$01
Investment banking$0
General Business
Beer, Wine & Liquor
Liquor wholesalers$590,5555
Wine & distilled spirits manufacturing$318,9299
Beer$281,3973
Liquor stores$26,434
Alcohol$0
Business Associations
Chambers of commerce$161,996133
Pro-business organizations$93,54040
Small business organizations$031
General business associations$044
International trade associations$01
Business Services
Security services$100,5755
Management consultants & services$33,49716
Outdoor advertising services$30,2502
Employment agencies$25,3504
Marketing research services$16,4025
Advertising & public relations services$11,4502
Business services$2,00017
Commercial photography, art & graphic design$1,3752
Political consultants & advisers$1,0501
Beauty & barber shops$2531
Direct mail advertising services$03
Chemical & Related Manufacturing
Household cleansers & chemicals$103,8006
Chemicals$84,9008
Explosives$2,850
Paints, solvents & coatings$02
Adhesives & sealants$0
Plastics & rubber processing and products$04
Food & Beverage
Restaurants & drinking establishments$527,12723
Beverages (non-alcoholic)$100,6882
Confectionary processors & manufacturers$31,3001
Fish processing$3,212
Food catering & food services$1,2563
Beverage bottling & distribution$02
Artificial sweeteners & food additives$0
Gambling & Casinos
Casinos, racetracks & gambling$680,6002
Indian gaming$198,4703
Lodging & Tourism
Hotels & motels$104,80121
Resorts$42,8751
Travel agents$03
Lodging & tourism$012
Miscellaneous Business
Correctional facilities construction & management/for-profit$83,800
Warehousing$16,0023
Wholesale trade$01
General commerce$0
Import/export services$0
Miscellaneous Manufacturing & Distributing
Manufacturing$167,87750
Recycling of metal, paper, plastics, etc.$101,4904
Metal cans & containers$63,5001
Paper, glass & packaging materials$33,7502
Industrial & commercial equipment and materials$33,0009
Office machines$32,7501
Glass products$12,500
Photographic equipment & supplies$6,9001
Clothing & accessories$6,5003
Toiletries & cosmetics$4,9001
Shoes & leather products$3,160
Jewelry$1,9601
Furniture & wood products$1,2503
Textiles & fabrics$02
Electroplating, polishing & related services$0
Sporting goods sales & manufacturing$02
Clocks & watches$0
Paper packaging materials$01
Household appliances$01
Precision instruments$0
Small arms & ammunition$01
Household & office products$01
Personal products manufacturing$01
Fabricated metal products$03
Manmade fibers$01
Optical instruments & lenses$01
Electrical lighting products$0
Heavy industrial manufacturing$0
Hardware & tools$0
Toys$01
Miscellaneous Services
Pest control$61,100
Services$30,1508
Physical fitness centers$24,800
Video tape rental$15,0001
Miscellaneous repair services$11,0003
Funeral services$6,7992
Laundries & dry cleaners$3,1003
Equipment rental & leasing$2,500
Recreation & Live Entertainment
Recreation & entertainment$3,7509
Professional sports, arenas & related equipment and services$5003
Amusement & recreation centers$07
Amusement parks$04
Retail Sales
Drug stores$277,3384
Department, variety & convenience stores$187,9505
Retail trade$48,68840
Apparel & accessory stores$46,5003
Hardware & building materials stores$37,0002
Direct sales$24,5003
Vending machine sales & services$4,5003
Furniture & appliance stores$4003
Miscellaneous retail stores$09
Consumer electronics & computer stores$02
Catalog & mail order houses$02
Tobacco companies & tobacco product sales
Tobacco companies & tobacco product sales$397,1002
Government Agencies/Education/Other
Civil Servants/Public Officials
Civil servant/public employee$84,32035
Municipal & county government organizations$67,350136
Courts & justice system$48,28830
Public official (elected or appointed)$445108
Education
Education$155,47629
Schools & colleges$146,35121
Public school teachers, administrators & officials$62,14028
Technical, business & vocational schools and services$15,0008
Law schools$5001
Medical schools$3001
Military
Military$10,2754
Nonprofit Institutions
Nonprofit foundations$25,19521
Museums, art galleries, libraries, etc.$11,3003
Tribal Governments
Native American tribes & governing units$2,572,8624
Welfare/Social Work
Welfare & social work$98,50065
Health
Health Professionals
Physicians$1,131,87632
Dentists$799,150
Other physician specialists$640,56717
Optometrists & ophthalmologists$509,9657
Psychiatrists & psychologists$242,40310
Other non-physician health practitioners$154,15815
Chiropractors$136,3048
Pharmacists$105,1502
Nurses$33,72014
Health professionals$09
Health Services
HMOs$335,59016
Health care services$204,25026
Medical laboratories$87,324
Optical services (glasses & contact lenses)$51,1492
Home care services$22,30012
Outpatient health services (including drug & alcohol)$07
Mental health services$05
AIDS treatment & testing$04
Hospitals & Nursing Homes
Nursing homes$519,64915
Hospitals$431,85724
Health care institutions$67,15026
Drug & alcohol treatment hospitals$5001
Miscellaneous Health
Health, education & human resources$5,50020
Pharmaceuticals & Health Products
Pharmaceutical manufacturing$1,278,3818
Biotech products & research$244,95010
Medical supplies manufacturing & sales$132,8002
Health care products$92,2452
Nutritional & dietary supplements$10,5002
Pharmaceutical wholesale$4,000
Personal health care products$0
Ideology/Single Issue
Animal Rights
Animal rights$07
Anti-Gun Control
Anti-gun control$04
Anti-Labor Groups
Labor, anti-union$02
Christian Conservative
Christian Coalition, religious right$32,6007
Conservative Policy Organization
Republican-based groups (but not official party committees) and generic conservative ones$122,85514
Limited Government$02
Consumer Groups
Consumer groups$091
Dove Foreign & Defense Policy
Defense policy, doves$01
Drug Policy
Drug Legalization Advocates$03
Drug Prohibition Advocates$0
Elderly/Social Security
Elderly issues & Social Security$048
Foreign & Defense Policy
Foreign policy$0
Anti-Castro$0
Puerto Rico statehood policy$0
Gay/Lesbian Rights & Issues
Gay & lesbian rights and issues$22,45419
Hawk Foreign & Defense Policy
Defense policy, hawks$0
Health & Welfare Policy
Health & welfare policy$118,324114
Human Rights
Children's rights$43,75030
Human rights$052
Liberal Policy Organization
Democratic-based groups (but not official party committees) and generic liberal/progressive ones$13,12044
Militia & Anti-Government
Militias, militiamen & anti-government organizations$0
Minority & Ethnic Groups
Minority & ethnic groups$41,00090
Pro-Choice
Abortion policy, pro-choice$23,6009
Pro-Environmental Policy
Environmental policy$71,37362
Pro-Gun Control
Pro-gun control$3,0003
Pro-Israel
Pro-Israel$0
Pro-Life
Abortion policy, pro-life$12,9006
Public Education Policy
School Choice Advocates$11,4002
Public School Advocates$02
Right to Die
Legalize doctor-assisted suicide$0
Tax Issues
Fiscal & tax policy$93,75060
Term Limits
Term limits$0
Women's Issues
Women's issues$61,33739
Labor
General Trade Unions
Construction unions$5,438,15638
Electrical workers/IBEW$1,112,49415
Health worker unions$831,65364
Other unions$712,60444
Retail trade unions$497,1861
Labor unions$265,21277
Communications & hi-tech unions$14,3509
Entertainment unions$5,4505
Agricultural labor unions$3,6486
Energy-related unions (non-mining)$027
Commercial service unions$038
Manufacturing unions$032
General commercial unions$08
Defense-related unions$0
Food service & related unions$036
Other commercial unions$01
Mining unions$0
Public Sector Unions
Police & fire fighters unions and associations$2,665,96464
State & local government employee unions$2,494,18996
Teachers unions$1,200,55148
US Postal Service unions & associations$3501
Civil service & government unions$018
Federal employee unions$01
Transportation Unions
Teamsters unions$297,62844
Transportation unions$174,72128
Merchant marine & longshoremen unions$101,05031
Automotive unions$42,5002
Railroad unions$1,0001
Other transportation unions$01
Air transport unions$0
Lawyers & Lobbyists
Lawyers & Lobbyists
Attorneys & law firms$4,147,10833
Lobbyists & public relations$54,0004
Lawyers & lobbyists$016
Registered foreign agents$0
Transportation
Air Transport
Express delivery services$211,2001
Aircraft manufacturers$75,750
Airlines$52,7181
Aviation services & airports$3,2001
Air freight$0
Aircraft parts & equipment$02
Space vehicles & components$0
Air transport$0
General aviation (private pilots)$0
Automotive
Auto dealers, new & used$334,44319
Auto manufacturers$75,4556
Car & truck rental agencies$70,1003
Truck & automotive parts and accessories$48,6246
Auto repair$45,2505
Automotive & trucking$01
Auto dealers$0
Miscellaneous Transport
Taxicabs$11,150
Motorcycles, snowmobiles & other motorized vehicles$10,4642
Bus services$04
Motor homes & camper trailers$0
Transportation$05
Pleasure boats$03
Recreational transport$01
Buses & taxis$02
Bicycles & other non-motorized recreational transportation$05
Freight & delivery services$0
Sea Transport
Sea freight & passenger services$134,300
Sea transport$18,6004
Cruise ships & lines$5,000
Ship building & repair$01
Trucking
Trucking$115,3001
Trucking companies & services$41,5004
Truck & trailer manufacturers$0