get_independent_expenditures
Retrieve independent expenditures from PACs and Super PACs to analyze outside money influence in elections. Filter by candidate, committee, support/oppose status, amount, and election cycle.
Instructions
Retrieve independent expenditures (Schedule E) - money spent by PACs and Super PACs to support or oppose candidates without coordinating with campaigns. Critical for understanding outside money influence in elections. Can filter by candidate targeted, committee spending, or support/oppose indicator.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| candidate_id | No | FEC candidate ID to find expenditures targeting this candidate | |
| committee_id | No | FEC committee ID to find expenditures made by this committee | |
| support_oppose | No | Filter by support or oppose indicator | |
| min_amount | No | Minimum expenditure amount to include | |
| cycle | No | Two-year election cycle (e.g., 2024) | |
| limit | No | Maximum number of results to return (default: 20) |