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OpenSecrets Methodology for Identifying Foreign-Connected PACs

OpenSecrets methodology for determining the country of origin for foreign-connected PACs by tracing the PAC back to the headquarters of its parent company and using multiple official databases and manual checks.

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Jan 5, 2026

How does OpenSecrets determine the country of origin for foreign-connected PACs?

OpenSecrets assigns a country of origin for "foreign-connected" PACs primarily by tracing the PAC back to the headquarters of its parent company—effectively treating the U.S. subsidiary as connected t...