{"entity":{"id":11151,"slug":"congress-w000816","name":"Roger Williams","type":"person","role":"US Representative (R-TX-25)","description":"Roger Williams is the Republican U.S. Representative (TX's 25th congressional district). The platform has 8 voting records on file (2024-2026) and 56 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.","imageUrl":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Roger_Williams_statue_by_Franklin_Simmons.jpg/330px-Roger_Williams_statue_by_Franklin_Simmons.jpg","createdAt":"2026-04-20T04:56:41.621Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-24T19:26:41.132Z"},"electedOffice":{"chamber":"U.S. House","state":"TX","district":"25","party":"Republican","in_office_since":null},"significance":{"score":12,"components":{"totalFindings":0,"connectionDegree":8,"recentFindings90d":0,"activeResearchJobs":0,"goblinAttributions":4,"recentSyntheses90d":0,"moneyFlowChainsTotal":0,"closedLoopMemberships":0,"moneyFlowHopsRecent90d":0},"computedAt":"2026-10-16T01:34:31.424Z"},"facts":[{"id":42650,"text":"Voted yea on H.R. 7567 (Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill) — On Passage) on 2026-04-30: Williams voted Yea (224-200) as part of the unanimous Texas Republican support for the Farm Bill. His district stretches east of Abilene into rural counties with agricultural production, and he advocated for screwworm treatments for livestock. The bill preserved SNAP cuts from the OBBB, affecting food-insecure families in his 11% poverty-rate district. Only 3 Republicans voted Nay; 14 Democrats crossed to support. Williams' vote was consistent with GOP conference unity and rural constituent interests.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2026-04-30","source":{"title":"Roll call: H.R. 7567","url":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7567","publication":"Congress.gov"}},{"id":42651,"text":"Voted yea on H.R. 7147 / H.R. 7744 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026) on 2026-04-29: Williams voted repeatedly to fund DHS and end the partial shutdown. He posted on X that 'Democrats need to work across the aisle and fund DHS.' He also led a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi raising concerns about the ICEBlock app that protesters were using to alert each other about ICE operations. His border-security messaging — calling for impeachment of 'tyrannical judges' blocking deportations — was among the most aggressive in the Texas delegation. His district's 94% citizenship rate means immigration enforcement has limited local impact, but the vote aligned with his Trump-aligned brand.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2026-04-29","source":{"title":"Roll call: H.R. 7147","url":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7147","publication":"Congress.gov"}},{"id":42652,"text":"Voted yea on H.R. 5371 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — Ending the 43-Day Government Shutdown) on 2025-11-12: Williams voted to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, aligning with the pragmatic governing wing of the GOP. During the shutdown, he criticized Democrats on X, highlighting border operations in Texas. His district's 11% poverty rate and SNAP-dependent population were directly harmed by the prolonged shutdown. The vote was a governing necessity consistent with his role as Small Business Committee Chairman advocating for economic stability.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2025-11-12","source":{"title":"Roll call: H.R. 5371","url":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5371","publication":"Congress.gov"}},{"id":42646,"text":"Voted yea on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act — On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment and Final Passage) on 2025-07-03: Williams worked as a chief promoter of the OBBB, going on Newsmax to defend the bill and calling it 'fantastic for Main Street America.' He voted Yea (218-214) on both May 22 and July 3. The CBO projected the bill would add $3-4 trillion to the deficit and cut ~$930 billion from Medicaid. His district's 11% poverty rate, $80,508 median household income, and Texas non-Medicaid-expansion status meant constituents faced significant safety-net harm. His automotive donors ($1.34M career) and oil & gas donors ($1.32M career) strongly supported the bill's tax provisions and deregulation. The CWA scored his entire 2025 record at 0% — voting against working people on all key votes. The AFL-CIO scored him against working people as well.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2025-07-03","source":{"title":"Roll call: H.R. 1 (119th)","url":"https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025190","publication":"Congress.gov"}},{"id":42641,"text":"[disclosure] The Congressional Budget Office projected the OBBB would add approximately $3-4 trillion to the federal deficit over 10 years and cut roughly $930 billion from Medicaid. Williams had previously positioned himself as a fiscal conservative. The CWA scored his vote 0% — 'Voted against working people' on all key 2025 votes including the Budget Resolution and OBBB.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2025-07-03","source":{"title":"Claim: The Congressional Budget Office projected the OBBB would add approximately $3-4 ","url":"https://scorecard.cwa-union.org/index.php/scorecard/legislators/W000816","publication":"Handoff"}},{"id":42640,"text":"[vote] Williams voted Yea on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, Roll Call 190) on July 3, 2025, calling it 'fantastic for Main Street America' and a bill that 'puts more money in the hands of the people.' He dismissed criticism that it was 'just a tax cut for the wealthy' as Democratic misinformation.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2025-07-03","source":{"title":"Claim: Williams voted Yea on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, Roll Call 190) on ","url":"https://rss.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/roger-williams-texas-big-beautiful-bill/2025/07/02/id/1217346/","publication":"Handoff"}},{"id":42653,"text":"Voted yea on H.J.Res. / H.R. 4 (Rescissions Act of 2025 — On Passage) on 2025-06-13: Williams voted Yea (214-212) to rescind $9.4 billion in previously appropriated federal spending, including Corporation for Public Broadcasting funds. The CWA scored this vote against working people. The vote aligned with his fiscal conservative messaging and his small-government, anti-regulation brand, while contrasting with his support for the OBBB — which expanded the deficit far more than the rescissions package reduced it.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2025-06-13","source":{"title":"Roll call: H.R. 4","url":"https://aflcio.org/scorecard/votes/2025/house/hr-4-rescissions-act-2025-0","publication":"Congress.gov"}},{"id":42649,"text":"Voted yea on H.R. 22 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act — On Passage) on 2025-04-10: Williams voted with all Republicans (220-208) to require documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. Only 4 Democrats joined. His district is 94% citizens — the ID requirements create minimal barriers for constituents. As a former Texas Secretary of State (2005-2007) who oversaw elections, his support carried institutional weight. The League of Women Voters characterized the bill as a voter suppression measure. The AFL-CIO scored this vote against working people.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2025-04-10","source":{"title":"Roll call: H.R. 22 (119th Congress)","url":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/22","publication":"Congress.gov"}},{"id":20965,"text":"Roger Williams filed filing with the SEC on 2025-01-17. Accession number: N/A.","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":"2025-01-17","source":{"title":"SEC EDGAR: filing — Roger Williams (2025-01-17)","url":"https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22Roger%20Williams%22&dateRange=custom&forms=4,SC%2013D,SC%2013G,DEF%2014A,10-K,10-Q","publication":"SEC EDGAR"}},{"id":42647,"text":"Voted yea on S. 5 / H.R. 29 (Laken Riley Act — On Passage) on 2025-01-07: Williams voted with all Republicans and 46 Democrats (264-159) to mandate ICE detention for undocumented immigrants charged with theft. He went on Newsmax to praise the bill and expressed disbelief that anyone would vote against it. His district is 94% citizens with 10.9% foreign-born — immigration enforcement has limited direct impact. The vote aligned with his Trump-endorsed conservative identity and R+100 safe-seat positioning. His defense-industry donors (Lockheed Martin: $132,200) support the broader national security framework.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2025-01-07","source":{"title":"Claim: Rep. Angie Craig voted 'Yea' on passage of H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act, which m","url":"https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/20256","publication":"Handoff"}},{"id":42639,"text":"Williams serves as Chairman of the House Small Business Committee and member of the House Financial Services Committee. He was previously appointed Texas Secretary of State by Governor Rick Perry in 2005.","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":"2025-01-03","source":{"title":"Donor mapping evidence: Williams serves as Chairman of the House Small Business Committee and member of ","url":"https://williams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-williams-sworn-office-serve-texans-119th-congress","publication":"FEC / handoff"}},{"id":42635,"text":"Top contributing organizations (2007-2024): Berkshire Hathaway ($171,976 — $130,476 individuals + $41,500 PAC), Lockheed Martin ($132,200 — $80,700 individuals + $51,500 PAC), Luther King Capital Management ($86,100), Peirson & Patterson ($85,700), National Auto Dealers Assn ($75,000 — all PAC).","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":"2024-06-30","source":{"title":"Donor mapping evidence: Career (2007-2024): Raised $15,811,942; Spent $14,072,052; Cash on hand $923,687","url":"https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/roger-williams/summary?cid=N00030602&cycle=CAREER","publication":"FEC / handoff"}},{"id":42634,"text":"Top contributing industries (2007-2024): Automotive ($1,344,126 — $1,036,861 individuals + $307,265 PACs), Real Estate ($1,341,645), Oil & Gas ($1,322,080), Securities & Investment ($1,247,573), Retired ($1,190,011).","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":"2024-06-30","source":{"title":"Donor mapping evidence: Career (2007-2024): Raised $15,811,942; Spent $14,072,052; Cash on hand $923,687","url":"https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/roger-williams/summary?cid=N00030602&cycle=CAREER","publication":"FEC / handoff"}},{"id":42633,"text":"Career (2007-2024): Raised $15,811,942; Spent $14,072,052; Cash on hand $923,687; Debts $0. Top career industry: Automotive ($1,344,126). Top career contributor: Berkshire Hathaway ($171,976).","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":"2024-06-30","source":{"title":"Donor mapping evidence: Career (2007-2024): Raised $15,811,942; Spent $14,072,052; Cash on hand $923,687","url":"https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/roger-williams/summary?cid=N00030602&cycle=CAREER","publication":"FEC / handoff"}},{"id":42648,"text":"Voted nay on H.R. 8035 (Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 ($60.8 billion)) on 2024-04-20: Williams was a vocal anti-Ukraine aid Republican, earning an 'F' grade from Republicans for Ukraine. He stated: 'In the midst of a historic border crisis and looming government shutdown, the United States is in no position to fund the endless war in Ukraine.' He voted to strike $300M in Ukraine assistance from the NDAA, prohibit all security assistance, and end lend-lease authority. He was one of only 15 Texas Republicans to appear on an anti-Ukraine funding list. His district's Lockheed Martin workforce (producing weapons systems sent to Ukraine) created a tension between his anti-aid stance and constituent defense-sector employment.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2024-04-20","source":{"title":"Roll call: H.R. 8035","url":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8035","publication":"Congress.gov"}},{"id":42637,"text":"JRW Corporation, owned by Williams, received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan of $1 million to $2 million for 122 jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The loan was potentially forgivable. Williams voted against a Democratic bill to require public disclosure of PPP loan recipients.","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":"2020-07-06","source":{"title":"Donor mapping evidence: JRW Corporation, owned by Williams, received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)","url":"https://www.newsweek.com/least-6-companies-ties-congress-took-millions-stimulus-loans-1515778","publication":"FEC / handoff"}},{"id":42645,"text":"[vote] Williams voted Yea on the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (2020) which enabled his own auto dealership to have its $1-2 million PPP loan forgiven. He voted against a Democratic bill requiring public disclosure of PPP loan recipients. The National Auto Dealers Assn ($75,000 PAC donor) advocated for car dealer-friendly provisions in the PPP legislation.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2020-05-28","source":{"title":"Donor mapping evidence: JRW Corporation, owned by Williams, received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)","url":"https://www.newsweek.com/least-6-companies-ties-congress-took-millions-stimulus-loans-1515778","publication":"FEC / handoff"}},{"id":42644,"text":"[disclosure] The House Ethics Committee ultimately cleared Williams in August 2017, finding 'the evidence is insufficient to warrant further action.' However, the committee cautioned that Williams 'should have reached out to the panel for guidance or read its handbook to identify in advance any potential limitations on his ability to offer and support the Williams Amendment in order to avoid any inference of improper action.'","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2017-08-01","source":{"title":"Claim: The House Ethics Committee ultimately cleared Williams in August 2017, finding '","url":"https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2017/08/01/house-panel-clears-texas-rep-auto-dealer-roger-williams-of-conflict-of-interest-claims/","publication":"Handoff"}},{"id":42638,"text":"In 2017, Williams promoted the preservation of 'last in, first out' (LIFO) accounting — a tax provision that allows businesses with increasing inventory prices, like car dealerships, to save money on taxes. His own dealerships benefited from this provision. The National Automobile Dealers Association, one of his largest campaign contributors ($75,000 PAC), also advocated for preserving LIFO.","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":"2017-04-24","source":{"title":"Donor mapping evidence: Williams owns the Roger Williams Auto Mall, a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM & SRT d","url":"https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article146477099.html","publication":"FEC / handoff"}},{"id":42636,"text":"Williams owns the Roger Williams Auto Mall, a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM & SRT dealership in Weatherford, Texas. His car dealerships and associated real estate have been valued as high as $50 million, with a net worth of approximately $27 million — making him the 16th-richest member of Congress as of 2017.","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":"2017-04-24","source":{"title":"Donor mapping evidence: Williams owns the Roger Williams Auto Mall, a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM & SRT d","url":"https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article146477099.html","publication":"FEC / handoff"}},{"id":42643,"text":"[disclosure] The Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) found 'substantial reason to believe' that Williams' 'personal financial interest in his auto dealership may be perceived as having influenced his performance of official duties.' The OCE voted unanimously to refer the case to the House Ethics Committee. Williams refused to cooperate with the OCE review, making it impossible 'to determine the extent of the rental services component of the dealership's business operations.'","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2016-08-11","source":{"title":"Claim: The Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) found 'substantial reason to believe' t","url":"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/08/11/house-ethics-panel-finds-substantial-reason-to-suspect-auto-dealer-congressman-of-conflict-of-interest/","publication":"Handoff"}},{"id":42642,"text":"[statement] In 2015, Williams introduced an amendment to a transportation bill that would have exempted auto dealerships — including his own Roger Williams Auto Mall — from rules prohibiting the rental or loaning of vehicles under safety recall. He argued on the House floor: 'I am a second-generation auto dealer. I have been in the industry most of my life. I know it well.'","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2015-11-18","source":{"title":"Claim: In 2015, Williams introduced an amendment to a transportation bill that would ha","url":"https://www.texastribune.org/2015/11/18/was-roger-williams-auto-dealer-amendment-conflict/","publication":"Handoff"}},{"id":42683,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Average car ownership: 2 cars per household","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42682,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Drives alone to work: 76.2%","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Dominant industry","url":"https://legisletter.org/legislator/roger-williams-W000816/district","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42681,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Average commute time: 27.9 minutes","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Dominant industry","url":"https://legisletter.org/legislator/roger-williams-W000816/district","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42680,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median age: 37.5","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42679,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Unemployment rate: 5.1%","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Dominant industry","url":"https://legisletter.org/legislator/roger-williams-W000816/district","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42678,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Non-English language at home: 20.8% of households (Spanish: 114,471; Vietnamese: 8,777; Arabic: 6,073)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42677,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Foreign-born population: 10.9% (88.3k)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42676,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: U.S. citizenship rate: 94%","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42675,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) population share: 12.1% (95.1k)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42674,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Hispanic population share: 23.4% (189k)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42673,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: White (Non-Hispanic) population share: 57.5% (464k)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42672,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population: 806,742 (2024)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42671,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median rent: $1,411","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Dominant industry","url":"https://legisletter.org/legislator/roger-williams-W000816/district","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42670,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median property value: $290,000","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42669,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.1%","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Dominant industry","url":"https://legisletter.org/legislator/roger-williams-W000816/district","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42668,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 68.0%","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Dominant industry","url":"https://legisletter.org/legislator/roger-williams-W000816/district","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42667,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 11% (Data USA 2024); 8% (ACS 5-Year)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Dominant industry","url":"https://legisletter.org/legislator/roger-williams-W000816/district","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42666,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $80,508 (2024)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42665,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Texas Proposition 1 — Property Tax Reduction (2023) (2023) — passed, margin approved by voters","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Ballot measure","url":"https://www.sos.texas.gov","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42664,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Texas Proposition 6 — Water Infrastructure Fund (2023) (2023) — passed, margin 77.5% to 22.5%","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Ballot measure","url":"https://www.sos.texas.gov","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42663,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 3361 - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Dealers (share 0.04)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Donor mapping evidence: Career (2007-2024): Raised $15,811,942; Spent $14,072,052; Cash on hand $923,687","url":"https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/roger-williams/summary?cid=N00030602&cycle=CAREER","publication":"FEC / handoff"}},{"id":42662,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 31-33 - Manufacturing (including defense/aerospace) (share 0.11)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42661,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 - Retail Trade (share 0.12)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42660,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance (share 0.14)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Dominant industry","url":"https://legisletter.org/legislator/roger-williams-W000816/district","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42659,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Fort Worth) (800 employees)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42658,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Baylor Scott & White Health (Hill Country and Fort Worth region) (49000 employees)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42657,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Texas Health Resources (multiple locations in Tarrant and surrounding counties) (24000 employees)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Constituency baseline: Top employer","url":"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-25-tx","publication":"Census/BLS/SoS"}},{"id":42656,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Roger Williams Auto Mall (Weatherford — Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM & SRT dealership) (122 employees)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Donor mapping evidence: JRW Corporation, owned by Williams, received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)","url":"https://www.newsweek.com/least-6-companies-ties-congress-took-millions-stimulus-loans-1515778","publication":"FEC / handoff"}},{"id":42655,"text":"[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (Fort Worth — adjacent to district, F-35 production, ~17,000 employees) (17000 employees)","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":{"title":"Donor mapping evidence: Career (2007-2024): Raised $15,811,942; Spent $14,072,052; Cash on hand $923,687","url":"https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/roger-williams/summary?cid=N00030602&cycle=CAREER","publication":"FEC / handoff"}},{"id":42654,"text":"[constituency_baseline] District summary: Texas's 25th Congressional District stretches from the southern Fort Worth suburbs (Arlington area and Tarrant County) southwest through Johnson, Bosque, Hamilton, Coryell, Lampasas, Burnet, and other counties east of Abilene, encompassing both fast-growing suburban communities and rural agricultural areas. With approximately 806,742 residents, it is a safe Republican seat (Cook PVI R+10, shifting from R+6). Williams has represented this district since 2013. The district has a median household income of $80,508 — more than double the national median — and a poverty rate of 11%. The population is 57.5% White (Non-Hispanic) with 23.4% Hispanic and 12.1% Black. 94% are U.S. citizens with 10.9% foreign-born. Median home values are $290,000 with 68% homeownership. Only 31.1% hold bachelor's degrees, below the 33.7% national average. The economy is anchored by defense/aerospace (Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth F-35 facility is adjacent to the district), healthcare, retail, agriculture, and — notably — automobile sales and services, with Williams himself owning the Roger Williams Auto Mall, a significant local employer. The district is car-dependent: 76.2% drive alone with a 27.9-minute average commute and average car ownership of 2 vehicles per household. Key local concerns include defense industry employment, veterans' services, small business regulation, and healthcare access. The most common non-English languages are Spanish (114,471 households), Vietnamese (8,777), and Arabic (6,073).","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":null,"source":null}],"connections":[{"id":17297,"relationshipType":"No Direct Connection","description":"No documented connection between Roger Williams and Bernie Madoff entities found in the provided facts.","confidence":"inferential","firstDocumented":"N/A","lastDocumented":null,"other":{"id":11355,"name":"Bernard L. 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