[CAPTURE PORTAL] 119TH CONGRESS

Legislative Integrity Monitor

Goblin House Intelligence

Gabe Amo

Democratic · Representative, RI ·1

Gabe Amo is the Democratic U.S. Representative (RI's 1st congressional district). The platform has 14 voting records on file (2023-2025) and 88 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components

77 HIGH

Connection Density 20%

83 → 17

Donor Influence 15%

46 → 7

Silence Risk 25%

99 → 25

Contradiction Risk 25%

77 → 19

Intelligence Volume 15%

88 → 13

Constituency Deviation 0%

18 → 0

Voting Misalignment 0%

0 → 0

% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.

[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Racial/ethnic composition: 63.9% White, 18.6% Hispanic, 6.3% Black, 5.7% Two or more races, 3.7% Asian

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Cook Partisan Voting Index: D+12

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 8.2% (national: 12.4%)

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.2% (national: 33.7%)

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 58.1% (national: 65.5%)

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population (2024): 555,745 — lowest among all U.S. congressional districts

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $82,508 (national: $37,585)

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Question 5: Cultural Arts and Economy Grant Program Bond ($10M for arts and culture including Tomaquag Museum, Newport Contemporary Ballet, Trinity Repertory Company) (2024) — passed, margin approved by comfortable margin

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Question 4: Environmental and Recreational Infrastructure Bond ($53M for green economy, Davisville port, municipal resiliency, and Newport Cliff Walk) (2024) — passed, margin approved by comfortable margin

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Question 3: Housing Acquisition, Development, and Infrastructure Bond ($120M for affordable housing and home ownership) (2024) — passed, margin approved by comfortable margin

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Question 2: Higher Education Facilities Bond ($160.5M for URI biomedical sciences and RIC cybersecurity) (2024) — passed, margin approved by comfortable margin

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Question 1: Constitutional Convention (2024) (2024) — failed, margin defeated by wide margin (opposed by Democrats and most unions)

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 61 (share 0.04)

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 3366 (share 0.08)

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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 52-53 (share 0.24)

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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (share 0.19)

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Brown University (4800 employees)

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Top employer: General Dynamics Electric Boat (Quonset Point facility) (5000 employees)

secondary ✓ Verified

[constituency_baseline] Top employer: CVS Health (corporate HQ and locations statewide) (7000 employees)

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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Care New England Health System (7500 employees)

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Jack Reed colleague Both are members of the Rhode Island congressional delegation; Reed serves as U.S. Senator

General Dynamics employment General Dynamics Electric Boat operates submarine manufacturing at Quonset Point in the district, employing 5,000 workers

Seth Magaziner colleague Issued joint statement with Rep. Magaziner regarding February 2024 Israel aid vote; both represent Rhode Island in the House

Elbit Systems campaign_contributor_through_lobbyists Accepted $21,127 from federal lobbyists representing multiple corporations including defense contractors; general AIPAC-affiliated giving noted in context of…

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) employment Accepted thousands of dollars from Raytheon employees per Jewish Voice for Peace–Rhode Island; Raytheon/RTX is a major defense contractor with facilities in…

JPMorgan Chase campaign_contributor_via_lobbyists Accepted $8,000+ from lobbyists for Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Mastercard, and Bitcoin firms during 2023 primary, per Working Families Party…

Rhode Island Board of Elections oversight Subject to campaign finance disclosure and election oversight by the state board

Chuck Schumer fellow_legislator Both serve in the same legislative body (U.S. Congress/Senate) representing different constituencies.

Bernie Sanders colleague Both are Democrats serving in Congress representing Rhode Island (Sanders is independent who caucuses with Democrats)

Sheldon Whitehouse colleague Both are members of the Rhode Island congressional delegation; Whitehouse serves as U.S. Senator

Defend The Vote donor $7,500 to Gabe Amo's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00764233/

Future Forum PAC donor $10,500 to Gabe Amo's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (5 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00625988/

Igt Global Solutions Corporation (Igt) PAC donor $10,000 to Gabe Amo's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00473025/

International Union Of Operating Engineers Local 57 PAC donor $5,000 to Gabe Amo's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00448746/

Oceans PAC donor $10,000 to Gabe Amo's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00431601/

Narragansett Bay PAC donor $5,000 to Gabe Amo's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00403592/

Cvs Health PAC donor $7,500 to Gabe Amo's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00384818/

Dell Technologies PAC donor $6,000 to Gabe Amo's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00369751/

The Home Depot Inc. PAC donor $10,000 to Gabe Amo's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00284885/

National Air Traffic Controllers Assoc PAC donor $6,500 to Gabe Amo's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00238725/

Bill	Vote	Date	Alignment
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood…	Nay	2026-09-16	unknown
Water Resources Development Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
PROOF Act	Nay	2026-09-16	unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…	Nay	2026-09-16	unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
Retire through Ownership Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
GUARD Act	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers…	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes…	Nay	2026-09-15	unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…	Nay	2026-09-15	unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing…	Nay	2026-09-15	unknown
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in…	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing…	Nay	2026-09-15	unknown
Whistleblower Protection Act	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act	Yea	2026-09-14	unknown
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act	Yea	2026-09-14	unknown
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act	Nay	2026-09-03	unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act	Nay	2026-09-02	unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require…	Nay	2026-09-02	unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R…	Nay	2026-09-01	unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period…	Nay	2026-09-01	unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period…	Yea	2026-09-01	unknown
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms…	Nay	2026-09-01	unknown
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards	Yea	2026-09-01	unknown
AGOA Extension Act	Yea	2026-09-01	unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R…	Nay	2026-09-01	unknown
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act	Yea	2026-08-31	unknown

Last contradiction analysis: Never

position_evolution 60/100

Platform: "On December 5, 2023, in one of his first major votes after being sworn in, Amo voted Yea on H.Res.894 — the resolution stating 'anti-Zionism is antisemitism.' The New Republic listed him among the 95 Democrats who…

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On December 5, 2023, in one of his first major votes after being sworn in, Amo voted Yea on H.Res.894 — the resolution stating 'anti-Zionism is antisemitism.' The New Republic listed him among the 95 Democrats who backed the resolution, which critics said would 'muzzle criticism of Israel' and threatened First Amendment-protected speech.

Vote: on "On August 10, 2025, Amo issued a forceful statement that Prime Minister Netanyahu 'must halt his…"

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Amo voted Yea on H.Res.894 equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism in December 2023 — one of his first major votes — yet by August 2025 he was forcefully criticizing Netanyahu, calling for a permanent ceasefire, and demanding civilian protection. The two positions are not logically contradictory but represent a notable evolution from unreserved pro-Israel posture to open criticism of Israeli leadership. The two source hosts differ (newrepublic.com vs. amo.house.gov), satisfying the independent-outlet requirement.

statement_vs_disclosure 60/100

Platform: "Amo's campaign platform and the Working Families Party criticism highlight his self-presentation as a champion for working families: his website states he 'focused on expanding economic opportunity and protecting…

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Amo's campaign platform and the Working Families Party criticism highlight his self-presentation as a champion for working families: his website states he 'focused on expanding economic opportunity and protecting working families,' and he co-sponsored the PRO Act and legislation to raise the minimum wage.

Vote: on "During the 2023 primary, the Working Families Party documented that Amo accepted $21,127 from…"

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Amo campaigned as a champion for working families and economic equity, yet accepted $21,127 in campaign contributions from corporate lobbyists for Wall Street, Big Pharma, Big Oil, and Big Tobacco — and previously worked as a registered lobbyist for Home Depot. The Working Families Party argued that 'you can't simultaneously fight for working class people and the interest of these corporate lobbyists.' The two source hosts differ (poliscore.us vs. bostonglobe.com), satisfying the independent-outlet requirement.

reversal 60/100

Platform: "Amo voted against House Republicans' efforts to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, stating the bill 'falls short' of protecting Americans' most sensitive personal communications and that 'we can…

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Amo voted against House Republicans' efforts to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, stating the bill 'falls short' of protecting Americans' most sensitive personal communications and that 'we can protect our national security without handing Trump's government a blank check.'

Vote: on "Amo voted yea on final passage of H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act…"

Amo voted to reauthorize FISA Section 702 warrantless surveillance in April 2024 (H.R. 7888, Roll Call 119), then opposed FISA reauthorization in April 2026, citing civil liberties concerns about 'handing Trump's government a blank check.' Both votes addressed the same statutory framework (FISA Title VII/Section 702…

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same_source_inconsistency 30/100

Platform: "On February 6, 2024, Amo voted Nay on H.R. 7217 — the standalone $17.6 billion Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act — and issued a joint statement with Rep. Magaziner saying 'with heavy hearts, we cannot…

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On February 6, 2024, Amo voted Nay on H.R. 7217 — the standalone $17.6 billion Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act — and issued a joint statement with Rep. Magaziner saying 'with heavy hearts, we cannot support this bill in its current form,' citing the bill's lack of Ukraine, humanitarian, and Indo-Pacific aid.

Vote: on "On April 20, 2024, just 73 days later, Amo voted Yea on the full foreign aid package (including…"

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[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] Amo voted against standalone Israel aid in February 2024 because it lacked Ukraine and humanitarian components, then voted for a larger Israel aid package in April 2024 when it was bundled with other priorities. While the stated rationale was consistent (support for a comprehensive package), the substantive outcome — approving billions in Israel military aid — was identical. The two source hosts differ (amo.house.gov for both), but the underlying votes are independently verifiable from clerk.house.gov (Roll Call 38 and Roll Call 152).

same_source_inconsistency 30/100

Platform: "Amo voted nay on H.R. 7217, the standalone Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, stating with Rep. Magaziner that Israel's right to self-defense must be paired with humanitarian aid to Gaza and support for…

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Amo voted nay on H.R. 7217, the standalone Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, stating with Rep. Magaziner that Israel's right to self-defense must be paired with humanitarian aid to Gaza and support for Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific. The standalone bill failed 250-180.

Vote: on "Amo voted yea on the April 2024 foreign aid package that included the Israel Security Supplemental…"

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[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] Amo voted against standalone Israel military aid in February 2024, citing the absence of humanitarian aid for Gaza and Ukraine funding. Two months later, he voted for the comprehensive foreign aid package that included substantially similar Israel military assistance plus the humanitarian and Ukraine components he had demanded. The policy outcome on Israel funding was the same; the legislative vehicle and packaging changed.

Last silence detection: Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:35:58 GMT (via scheduled run)

Tension between accepting AIPAC as top donor and calling for a ceasefire in Gaza — constituent pressure for material action versus donor alignment

877d silent

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Expected position: As a Democrat representing a D+33 district where 80% of Democratic voters support a permanent ceasefire, Amo would be expected to explain how his acceptance of $82,963 from AIPAC — making the group his largest single donor — comports with his calls for a negotiated ceasefire. JVP-Rhode Island and progressive constituents have explicitly demanded he take material action, such as co-sponsoring legislation to block weapons transfers to Israel. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: During this window, Amo was publicly active on Israel-Gaza: he voted Yea on H.Res.894 equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism (Dec 5, 2023), issued a joint statement with Rep. Magaziner supporting Israel's right to self-defense (Feb 7, 2024), voted for the omnibus Israel aid package (Apr 20, 2024), called for a ceasefire and criticized Netanyahu's planned occupation of Gaza City (Aug 10, 2025), and issued statements on hostage releases. However, he has never substantively addressed the donor-constituent tension in a public forum, and his office has not explained how AIPAC funding squares with constituent demands. JVP-RI reported he 'refused to call for a ceasefire or take any material action to stop the assault' for many months after October 7, and constituents via Resistbot describe him as giving 'excuses every time' when pushed on Israel. Primary URL: https://www.newsbreak.com/jvp-rhode-island-ri-congressional-delegation-represents-the-israel-lobby-and-weapons-industry-not-constituents-1589305707959

Immediate Gaza ceasefire call (October-December 2023)

85d silent

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Expected position: As a Democrat in a D+12 district where 80% of Democratic voters supported a ceasefire per Data for Progress polling, Amo would be expected to join calls for an immediate ceasefire early in the Israel-Gaza war. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: During this window, Amo was active on foreign affairs: he spoke in support of H.Res. 888 (Israel's right to exist) and H.Res. 793 (calling on Hamas to release hostages) on November 29, 2023; voted yea on H.Res. 894 (equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism) on December 5, 2023; and co-signed a letter urging funding to counter antisemitism on November 21, 2023. He issued no statement calling for a ceasefire during this period, drawing criticism from Jewish Voice for Peace-Rhode Island in December 2023. Primary URL: https://amo.house.gov/press-releases?page=36

Washington Bridge emergency closure — standalone public statement

4d silent

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Expected position: As the newly sworn-in congressman representing a district directly affected by the December 11, 2023 emergency closure of the Washington Bridge (a major I-195 artery), constituents would expect an immediate public-facing press release or press conference. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Amo joined a delegation letter to DOT on December 12, 2023 and to SBA on December 13, 2023 — both internal government communications. His office issued no standalone public press release or held a press conference about the bridge closure's impact on constituents during this window, though he was active issuing a statement on the NDAA vote (December 14, 2023). Primary URL: https://amo.house.gov/press-releases?page=36

party & leadership pacs

Ca Luv PAC (California Leadership United For Victory PAC), Congressional Black Caucus PAC, AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America (amounts: $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024)) — interest area: party & leadership pacs

colleagues' leadership pacs

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PAC To The Future, Building Relationships In Diverse Geographic Environments PAC (Bridge PAC), Narragansett Bay PAC, Oceans PAC, Fair Shot PAC, Visionary PAC, Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PAC, Ca Luv PAC (California Leadership United For Victory PAC), AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America (amounts: $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs

other / unclassified

American Network Of Community Options And Resources Disability Champions PAC, In This Together PAC, Future Forum PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,500 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified

corporate pacs, industry unlisted

Igt Global Solutions Corporation (Igt) PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted

ideological & single-issue

Defend The Vote (amounts: $7,500 (2026)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue

party committees

Congressional Black Caucus PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: party committees

Wine And Spirits Wholesalers Of America, Inc. PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2024)

National Beer Wholesalers Association PAC (Nbwa PAC) Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)

Ca Luv PAC (California Leadership United For Victory PAC) Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)

AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2024)

Congressional Black Caucus PAC Party committees $5,000 (2024)

In This Together PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2026)

American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Law & lobbying firms $15,000 (2024)

Defend The Vote Ideological & single-issue $7,500 (2026)

American Network Of Community Options And Resources Disability Champions PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2026)

Future Forum PAC Other / unclassified $10,500 (2026)

Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2024)

Visionary PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)

Fair Shot PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)

Ca Luv PAC (California Leadership United For Victory PAC) Party & leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)

Leidos Inc. PAC Defense & aerospace $5,000 (2026)

Topic	Priority	Alignment	Deviation
Defense Spending and National Security	65	40	45
Governance and Federal Budget Process	72	55	35
Israel and Middle East Policy	60	45	30
Education and Student Loan Policy	75	65	20
Immigration and Border Enforcement	70	75	15
Economy, Jobs, and Small Business	85	70	15
Technology and Digital Privacy	60	70	15
Social Security and Medicare Protection	92	78	12
Climate, Environment, and Coastal Resilience	82	80	10
Arts, Culture, and Community Investment	55	75	10
Medicaid and Safety-Net Health Programs	88	90	8
Voting Rights and Election Integrity	78	92	5

No platform commitments archived

No committee memberships recorded

Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

Component	Weight	Signal
Contradiction Risk	30%	Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence	20%	Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density	20%	Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk	15%	Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume	15%	Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation	0%	Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment	0%	Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

[PUBLIC COST ESTIMATE]

Documented financial relationships span 0 money flow chains, while 10 elected officials hold documented connections.

$5.5BDonor Contributions

0Money Chains

0Traced Hops

Connected Officials

Sheldon Whitehouse U.S. Senate · colleague
Jack Reed U.S. Senate · colleague
Seth Magaziner U.S. House · colleague
Chuck Schumer U.S. Senate · fellow_legislator
Chuck Schumer U.S. Senate · fellow_legislator
Chuck Schumer U.S. Senate · fellow_legislator
Chuck Schumer U.S. Senate · fellow_legislator
Chuck Schumer U.S. Senate · fellow_legislator
Chuck Schumer U.S. Senate · fellow_legislator
Chuck Schumer U.S. Senate · fellow_legislator

Calculation Methodology

Contract values are summed from documented money flow chains where this entity appears as a source or destination node. Amounts are drawn from USASpending.gov, FEC filings, SEC EDGAR, or LD-2 lobbying registrations.

Donor contributions aggregate documented amounts from the donor_interests table, sourced from FEC individual and PAC contribution filings.

Connected officials are elected officials in our database with a mapped relationship (lobbying, board membership, campaign contribution, etc.) to this entity.

Annualised flow represents the total documented dollar amount traced through money flow hops involving this entity. Where hop-level amounts are unavailable, the chain-level documented total is used as a conservative upper bound.

All figures are drawn from public filings. Estimates are conservative — undisclosed transactions, dark money, and vanish-point hops are excluded from totals. This is a minimum documented floor, not a ceiling.

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