Influence tracker

Who is paying to influence legislation?

It’s long been said that money is the lifeblood of politics. Here, we are making it easy to see how the money flows in and around your members of Congress. Investigative Newsource has started with Rep. Bob Filner, who is running for San Diego mayor. We intend to duplicate this bundle of legislation, lobbying and campaign contributions for all five representatives from San Diego County.

Progression of a bill

A bill moves through various stages. Some become laws, some don't.

     Referred: After a bill is introduced by a representative, it is sent to the appropriate committee.

     Reported: The bill has moved out of committee.

     Passed House: The bill was approved by the House of Representatives.

     Passed Senate: The bill was approved by the Senate.

     Became law: The bill was passed by both Houses of Congress and signed by the president into law.
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Groups that lobbied

(ordered by contribution $)
*Contributions include both those to Filner's campaign committee and his leadership PAC.

Bills Energy industry lobbied on

2 lobbied on HR 332: Military Environmental Responsibility Act
1 lobbied on HR 325: FAIR (Foreign Air Impact Regulation) AIR Act of 2011
1 lobbied on HR 3364: South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project of 2009
1 lobbied on HR 1377
1 lobbied on HR 949
1 lobbied on HR 917: South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project of 2011
1 lobbied on HR 4579: South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project of 2010
1 lobbied on HR 5642
1 lobbied on HR 677: FAIR (Foreign Air Impact Regulation) AIR Act of 2009
1 lobbied on HR 670: Save our Border Communities Act of 2009