PAC and Outside Spending Overview
In the 2024 cycle, 884 committees reported independent expenditures totaling $40.10B. Of these, 227 spent more than $1 million and 63 spent more than $10 million.
Top 10 Outside Spending Groups
| Rank | Committee | Total Spent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE COMMITTEE OF 300 | $17.74B |
| 2 | THE COURT OF DIVINE JUSTICE | $9.98B |
| 3 | Republican Emo Girl | $6.35B |
| 4 | Food & Water Action | $1.03B |
| 5 | The Masonic Illuminati Eye | $579.9M |
| 6 | FF PAC | $500.3M |
| 7 | MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN INC. | $366.1M |
| 8 | WinSenate | $315.0M |
| 9 | Gus Associates | $255.0M |
| 10 | HMP | $241.1M |
Types of Outside Spending Groups
- Super PACs -- May raise unlimited funds for independent expenditures
- Traditional PACs -- Subject to contribution limits but can donate directly
- Hybrid PACs -- Maintain separate accounts for direct contributions and IEs
- 501(c)(4) Organizations -- Can engage in politics without fully disclosing donors
Methodology
Data reflects FEC Schedule E filings for the 2024 cycle.