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Legislative Integrity Monitor

Goblin House Intelligence

Daniel Meuser

Republican · Representative, PA ·9

Daniel Meuser is the Republican U.S. Representative (PA's 9th congressional district). The platform has 10 voting records on file (2021-2025) and 39 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components

57 MODERATE

Connection Density 20%

22 → 4

Donor Influence 15%

61 → 9

Silence Risk 25%

69 → 17

Contradiction Risk 25%

79 → 20

Intelligence Volume 15%

39 → 6

Constituency Deviation 0%

31 → 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: Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.2%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 74.3%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 11.4%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 84.0%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population (2023): 764,865

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $63,924

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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Pennsylvania Legislative Resolution to Extend Emergency Declarations (2021 primary) (2021) — passed, margin 54% yes to 46% no (referendum limiting governor's emergency powers).

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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Pennsylvania Marriage Definition Amendment (failed, 2016) (2016) — failed, margin Majority voted 'no' on a proposed constitutional amendment that would have defined marriage as between one man and one woman.

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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (share 0.13)

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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (share 0.17)

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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 31-33 (share 0.21)

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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Geisinger Health System (Danville/Shamokin) (24000 employees)

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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: East Penn Manufacturing (Lyon Station — lead-acid batteries) (10000 employees)

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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: The Hershey Company (Derry Township area employs district residents) (8000 employees)

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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District covers a mix of rural and small-city communities in east-central Pennsylvania, including all of Schuylkill, Carbon, Columbia, Montour, and parts of Berks, Lebanon, Luzerne, and Northumberland counties. Key cities include Pottsville, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, and parts of Reading. With a population of approximately 764,865 and a Cook PVI of R+21, it is a strongly Republican district. The median household income is $63,924 — below the national median — and the poverty rate is 11.4%. The district is 84.0% White, 10.3% Hispanic, and heavily non-urban. Only 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree. Major industries include manufacturing (especially medical equipment, food processing, and warehousing), healthcare, energy (coal and natural gas), and agriculture.

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Voted yea on H.R. 22 (SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act)) on 2025-04-10: Supported requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. Critics argue this disenfranchises eligible voters — particularly married women, students, and rural voters without ready access to documents.

primary · 2025-04-10 ✓ Verified

Voted yea on H.R. 21 (Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act) on 2025-01-23: Voted for criminal penalties on healthcare practitioners after failed abortions — a priority of pro-life groups. He holds a 100% rating from National Right to Life.

primary · 2025-01-23 ✓ Verified

Voted yea on H.R. 29 (Laken Riley Act) on 2025-01-07: Voted for mandatory ICE detention of undocumented immigrants accused of theft, joining all Republicans and 46 Democrats. The bill was criticized as undermining due process. Only 0.8% of his district is foreign-born non-citizen.

primary · 2025-01-07 ✓ Verified

Voted nay on H.R. 3746 (Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (Debt Ceiling Suspension)) on 2023-05-31: One of 71 Republicans to oppose the bipartisan debt ceiling deal, calling it insufficiently conservative, yet later voted for the OBBB which added trillions more to the deficit.

primary · 2023-05-31 ✓ Verified

Voted nay on H.R. 8404 (Respect for Marriage Act) on 2022-12-08: Voted against codifying federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages, joining 169 House Republicans in opposition while 39 Republicans supported the bill.

primary · 2022-12-08 ✓ Verified

Glenn Thompson colleague Both represent Pennsylvania districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.

AIPAC / United Democracy Project donor The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) contributed $13,600 to Meuser's campaign ($3,600 individual + $10,000 PAC), making it the second-largest…

Revenue Based Finance Coalition, Inc. PAC donor $10,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00869461/

Western Alliance Bancorporation Political Action Committee (Wabpac) donor $5,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00817585/

American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC donor $10,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00797670/

Purple Good Government PAC (Purple PAC; Pggpac; Ppac) donor $10,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00795534/

Pa-First PAC donor $5,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00708172/

Buckeye Liberty PAC donor $5,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00693796/

Building Bridges PAC donor $10,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (10 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00693127/

Rvfpac donor $5,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00689208/

Vgm Group Inc PAC (Vgm PAC) donor $5,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00657593/

American Revival PAC donor $5,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00639229/

No Labels PAC donor $5,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00629709/

In The Arena PAC donor $5,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00623512/

Synchrony Financial Employees Political Action Committee (Syncpac) donor $5,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00589119/

Itg Holdings USA Inc. PAC (Aka Itg PAC) donor $10,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00587543/

Ally Financial Inc. Advocacy Political Action Committee donor $5,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00579540/

Building America'S Republican Representation PAC donor $10,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00572271/

Mr. Southern Missourian In The House PAC donor $5,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00563726/

Innovation PAC donor $10,000 to Daniel Meuser's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00540187/

Bill	Vote	Date	Alignment
PROOF Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood…	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
Water Resources Development Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
Retire through Ownership Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers…	Nay	2026-09-15	unknown
GUARD Act	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes…	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing…	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…	Yea	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…	Yea	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	Yea	2026-09-03	unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act	Yea	2026-09-02	unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require…	Yea	2026-09-02	unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R…	Yea	2026-09-01	unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period…	Yea	2026-09-01	unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period…	Nay	2026-09-01	unknown
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms…	Yea	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…	Yea	2026-09-01	unknown
Local Access to Courts Act	Not Voting	2026-08-31	unknown

Last contradiction analysis: Never

statement_vs_disclosure 90/100

Platform: "Meuser voted against H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), calling it a 'socialist spending spree' and 'Green New Deal in disguise' that would saddle future generations with debt."

Vote: on "Meuser touted a $1.6 million federal grant for water infrastructure improvements in his district…"

Meuser denounced the infrastructure law as a 'socialist spending spree' and voted against it, yet later took full public credit for a water infrastructure grant made possible by the same law — a clear 'Voted No, Took the Dough' pattern.

reversal 90/100

Platform: "Meuser voted in favor of H.R. 6756 (Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022), supporting the expedited provision of military equipment to Ukraine in its defense against Russia's invasion."

Vote: on "Meuser voted against H.R. 8035 (Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024), which…"

Meuser supported Ukraine lend-lease in 2022, helping arm Ukraine early in the war, but reversed his position in 2024 to oppose the largest Ukraine aid package ever brought before Congress, citing taxpayer cost — a shift from backing Ukraine's self-defense to opposing sustained military support.

Last silence detection: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:50:29 GMT (via scheduled run)

In-person town halls with constituents

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Expected position: As a congressman representing a district with 11.4% poverty and an aging population, Meuser would be expected to hold open, in-person town halls where voters across Berks, Schuylkill, Carbon, and Lebanon counties can ask unscripted questions about his votes, healthcare policy, and federal budget priorities. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: During this period, constituents organized an 'empty chair' town hall in Reading, PA on March 19, 2025, after Meuser declined invitations to attend. Meuser held telephone town halls requiring advance registration while actively issuing press releases on committee work, regulatory reform, and anti-fraud legislation. Republican and independent voters attended the empty chair event, citing frustration at being unable to directly question him about DOGE cuts and health policy. Primary URL: https://www.readingeagle.com/2025/03/19/constituents-hold-empty-chair-town-hall-for-rep-dan-meuser/

other / unclassified

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Acpac Aca International PAC, Cigar-PAC, American Association For Homecare Political Action Committee, Keystone Alliance PAC, Premium Cigar Association Political Action Committee (Premium Cigar PAC), American Revival PAC, Building Bridges PAC, Purple Good Government PAC (Purple PAC; Pggpac; Ppac), Revenue Based Finance Coalition, Inc. PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified

corporate pacs, industry unlisted

Duane Morris Government Committee, Security Finance Corporation Of Spartanburg And Affiliates P, Nomura Holding America Inc. PAC, Itg Holdings USA Inc. PAC (Aka Itg PAC), Vgm Group Inc PAC (Vgm PAC) (amounts: $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)…

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other candidates' committees

Freedom For America PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: other candidates' committees

colleagues' leadership pacs

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Eye Of The Tiger PAC, Upper Hand Fund, In The Arena PAC, Rvfpac, Buckeye Liberty PAC, Pa-First PAC, Patriots In Action, Innovation PAC, Mr. Southern Missourian In The House PAC, Building America'S Republican Representation PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs

ideological & single-issue

No Labels PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue

Swisher International Inc PAC Alcohol & tobacco $10,000 (2026)

Revenue Based Finance Coalition, Inc. PAC Other / unclassified $10,000 (2026)

Western Alliance Bancorporation Political Action Committee (Wabpac) Finance & banking $5,000 (2026)

American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Law & lobbying firms $5,000 (2026)

Purple Good Government PAC (Purple PAC; Pggpac; Ppac) Other / unclassified $5,000 (2026)

Pa-First PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)

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

Building Bridges PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2026)

Rvfpac Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)

Vgm Group Inc PAC (Vgm PAC) Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $5,000 (2026)

American Revival PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2024)

No Labels PAC Ideological & single-issue $5,000 (2024)

In The Arena PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)

Synchrony Financial Employees Political Action Committee (Syncpac) Finance & banking $5,000 (2026)

Itg Holdings USA Inc. PAC (Aka Itg PAC) Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $5,000 (2026)

Topic	Priority	Alignment	Deviation
Healthcare Costs & Medicaid	82	30	52
Foreign Policy & Military Intervention	62	40	45
Social Security & Medicare Solvency	85	55	30
Manufacturing & Trade Policy	78	70	20
Infrastructure & Transportation	72	65	18
Energy Production & Grid Reliability	88	85	15
Taxes & Government Spending	79	75	14
Election Integrity & Governance	68	72	12
Immigration & Border Security	76	80	12
Agriculture & Rural Economy	70	78	10
Education & Parental Rights	74	82	10
Second Amendment Rights	80	85	8

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 1 elected official holds documented connections.

$6.7BDonor Contributions

0Money Chains

0Traced Hops

Connected Officials

Glenn Thompson U.S. House · colleague

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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