AIPAC Spending Tracker
Every tracked recipient, ranked from the same published dataset. Follow the money across party, state, and individual members of Congress.
Dataset updated: · Source: trackaipac.com/congress
This is the influence map behind Congress, not just a leaderboard.
The same network moves through direct PAC contributions, bundled donations, and independent expenditures. The tracker connects the aggregate total to the recipients and primary records behind it.
- 01 · NetworkAIPAC + affiliates
Multiple committees and spending channels operate across party lines.
- 02 · Tracked total$233.9M
Combined source-reported lobby totals in the published dataset.
- 03 · Congress497 funded
Recipients with a reported total above $0 out of 529 congressional records.
What this proves: Money does not prove that a vote was purchased. It does show who supplied campaign resources, who benefited, and which relationships deserve public scrutiny.
Top 20 Recipients
| # | Name | State | Party | Total | Funding relationship | Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haley Stevens Representative | Michigan | D | $36.3M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 2 | George Latimer Representative | New York | D | $19.2M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 3 | Glenn Ivey Representative | Maryland | D | $7.3M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 4 | Adam Schiff Senator | California | D | $5.6M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 5 | Shontel Brown Representative | Ohio | D | $5.1M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 6 | Sarah Elfreth Representative | Maryland | D | $4.2M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 7 | Susan Collins Senator | Maine | R | $4.1M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 8 | Don Davis Representative | North Carolina | D | $4.1M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 9 | Adriano Espaillat Representative | New York | D | $3.7M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 10 | Valerie Foushee Representative | North Carolina | D | $3.5M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 11 | Mark Messmer Representative | Indiana | R | $2.9M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 12 | Jimmy Gomez Representative | California | D | $2.6M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 13 | Shri Thanedar Representative | Michigan | D | $2.5M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 14 | Henry Cuellar Representative | Texas | D | $2.4M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 15 | Josh Gottheimer Representative | New Jersey | D | $2.3M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 16 | Jacky Rosen Senator | Nevada | D | $2.3M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 17 | Maxine Dexter Representative | Oregon | D | $2.2M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 18 | Ritchie Torres Representative | New York | D | $2.1M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 19 | Diana DeGette Representative | Colorado | D | $1.7M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
| 20 | Debbie Wasserman-Schultz Representative | Florida | D | $1.5M | AIPAC in funding record | All bills |
States by Pro-Israel Lobby Spending
| # | State | Total Spending | Members | Avg per Member |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $41.4M | 15 | $2.8M |
| 2 | New York | $35.8M | 28 | $1.3M |
| 3 | California | $20.3M | 54 | $376K |
| 4 | Maryland | $13.4M | 10 | $1.3M |
| 5 | North Carolina | $9.2M | 16 | $578K |
| 6 | Texas | $9.1M | 39 | $232K |
| 7 | Florida | $8.8M | 29 | $302K |
| 8 | Ohio | $8.6M | 17 | $505K |
| 9 | New Jersey | $6.1M | 13 | $470K |
| 10 | Maine | $5.5M | 4 | $1.4M |
| 11 | Illinois | $4.9M | 19 | $258K |
| 12 | Oregon | $4.6M | 8 | $570K |
| 13 | Nevada | $4.5M | 6 | $748K |
| 14 | Colorado | $4.2M | 10 | $424K |
| 15 | Indiana | $4.0M | 11 | $363K |
Context & Trends
AIPAC and its affiliated network of pro-Israel political action committees represent one of the most well-funded lobbying operations in American politics. The spending tracked on this page is presented as a combined source-reported total for each recipient. Component-level splits are not consistently available, so this page does not infer them. The tracked network includes AIPAC, Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI), United Democracy Project (UDP), and others.
Pro-Israel lobby spending has grown dramatically in recent election cycles. AIPAC's super PAC, United Democracy Project, spent over $100 million in the 2024 cycle alone — making AIPAC the single largest spender in Democratic primaries. This represented a significant escalation from previous cycles, driven largely by efforts to unseat progressive candidates critical of Israel's policies.
The bipartisan nature of this spending is strategic: by funding members of both parties, the pro-Israel lobby ensures that Israel-related legislation receives overwhelming support regardless of which party controls Congress. The 2024-2026 cycle has seen this strategy intensify, with record-breaking spending in both primary and general elections.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does AIPAC spend on Congress?
AIPAC and affiliated pro-Israel groups have spent hundreds of millions of dollars on congressional campaigns. This tracker publishes the source-reported combined total for each recipient and does not manufacture a contribution-versus-expenditure split when that detail is unavailable.
Which party gets more AIPAC money?
AIPAC pursues a bipartisan strategy, funding members of both parties. However, spending is not evenly split — the distribution shifts based on election cycles and which candidates face primary challenges. Our data shows the exact dollar breakdown between Democrats and Republicans.
Who are the top AIPAC recipients in Congress?
Recipients are ranked by the combined pro-Israel lobby total reported in the underlying dataset. The page labels that number as a reported total because component-level splits are not available for every recipient.
Does AIPAC money influence how Congress votes?
A reported funding relationship deserves scrutiny at every dollar amount. Open a politician profile to compare that money with individual House and Senate roll calls. A funding total alone cannot establish how someone voted or why.
How does Gen Us track AIPAC spending?
We compile public records and source-reported figures, including FEC data and TrackAIPAC records. We preserve the combined total supplied for a recipient and disclose when a more detailed split is unavailable.
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