A Sludge data analysis shows how much money the six largest American oil companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron spent on federal politics during 2023-24.
Six American “Big Oil” companies spent more than $29 million combined on federal political contributions during the 2023-24 election cycle, a Sludge analysis of Federal Election Commission and ProPublica 527 Explorer data found.
The donations helped propel Republicans to control Congress, where lawmakers are preparing to expand oil and gas drilling and reverse environmental protections.
Oil and gas trade group the American Petroleum Institute released a policy roadmap that will drill, frack, and flare.
The Alaska Democrat, who pushed for approval of ConocoPhillips’ massive Willow oil drilling project in the state, got a campaign boost from a Conoco-funded super PAC.
