Top AIPAC Recipients in Congress
A ranking of the top 20 members of Congress by total pro-Israel lobby funding received over their careers. These figures include direct PAC contributions from AIPAC and affiliated organizations, as well as independent expenditures supporting their campaigns. The correlation between lobby funding and voting record on Israel-related bills is one of the most documented money-to-vote pipelines in American politics.
Full Ranking
| # | Name | State | Party | Lobby Total | Allegiance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Latimer Representative | New York | D | $19.2M | 97 |
| 2 | Wesley Bell Representative | I | $13.1M | 97 | |
| 3 | Glenn Ivey Representative | Maryland | D | $7.3M | 97 |
| 4 | Adam Schiff Senator | California | D | $5.6M | 97 |
| 5 | Haley Stevens Representative | Michigan | D | $5.5M | 97 |
| 6 | Shontel Brown Representative | Ohio | D | $5.0M | 97 |
| 7 | Sarah Elfreth Representative | Maryland | D | $4.2M | 93 |
| 8 | Don Davis Representative | North Carolina | D | $4.0M | 93 |
| 9 | Valerie Foushee Representative | North Carolina | D | $3.5M | 93 |
| 10 | Mark Messmer Representative | Indiana | R | $2.8M | 93 |
| 11 | Jimmy Gomez Representative | California | D | $2.6M | 93 |
| 12 | Henry Cuellar Representative | Texas | D | $2.4M | 93 |
| 13 | Jacky Rosen Senator | Nevada | D | $2.3M | 93 |
| 14 | Maxine Dexter Representative | Oregon | D | $2.2M | 93 |
| 15 | Josh Gottheimer Representative | New Jersey | D | $2.1M | 93 |
| 16 | Ritchie Torres Representative | New York | D | $1.9M | 93 |
| 17 | Susan Collins Senator | Maine | R | $1.8M | 93 |
| 18 | Hakeem Jeffries Representative | New York | D | $1.5M | 93 |
| 19 | Debbie Wasserman-Schultz Representative | Florida | D | $1.5M | 93 |
| 20 | Janelle Bynum Representative | Oregon | D | $1.4M | 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who receives the most money from AIPAC?
The top AIPAC recipients in Congress are typically senior members of leadership and key committee chairs. Recipients include members from both parties, though the distribution shifts based on electoral cycles and committee assignments. The top 20 recipients have each received hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars in combined direct PAC contributions and independent expenditures from pro-Israel organizations.
How does AIPAC funding work?
AIPAC operates through a combination of direct PAC contributions (bundled individual donations to candidates), independent expenditures through its super PAC (United Democracy Project), and affiliated political action committees like DMFI (Democratic Majority for Israel) and NORPAC. This multi-channel approach allows AIPAC to maximize its influence across both parties while staying within campaign finance rules.
Does AIPAC money influence how politicians vote?
Multiple studies show a strong correlation between pro-Israel lobby funding and voting patterns on Israel-related legislation. Politicians who receive significant AIPAC funding are substantially more likely to vote for military aid packages to Israel, against conditioning aid on human rights compliance, and in favor of anti-BDS legislation. While correlation does not prove causation, the pattern is consistent across decades and both parties.