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Congress → Officials → Terri A. Sewell

Terri A. Sewell

Democratic · Representative, AL ·7

Terri A. Sewell is the Democratic U.S. Representative (AL's 7th congressional district). The platform has 8 voting records on file (2025-2026) and 52 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components
83 HIGH
Connection Density 20%
93 → 19
Donor Influence 15%
93 → 14
Silence Risk 25%
95 → 24
Contradiction Risk 25%
59 → 15
Intelligence Volume 15%
91 → 14
Constituency Deviation 0%
29 → 0
Voting Misalignment 0%
0 → 0
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Sewell purchased Apple stock (AAPL, $1,001–$15,000) and NVIDIA stock (NVDA, $1,001–$15,000) on April 10, 2025, with the transactions disclosed on May 12, 2025 — a 32-day gap. Both purchases occurred during the AI-driven market rally, with Sewell's portfolio benefiting substantially from mega-cap tech exposure that overlapped with her Trade Subcommittee jurisdiction.
primary · 2025-04-10 ✓ Verified
Sewell conducted only 2 trades totaling over $2,000 in the three years prior to 2025. In 2025, she became classified as an 'active trader' and surged to the #3 position on the Unusual Whales congressional trading leaderboard with a +67.9% return — a dramatic escalation rather than a long-standing pattern.
secondary · 2025-12-31 ✓ Verified
Sewell's Ways and Means subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress include Oversight (Ranking Member), Trade, and Social Security. The Trade Subcommittee has jurisdiction over international trade policy, tariffs, and supply chains — sectors directly relevant to Apple's global manufacturing and distribution operations and NVIDIA's semiconductor supply chain.
primary · 2025-01-08 ✓ Verified
Sewell is not a cosponsor of the TRUST in Congress Act (H.R. 345, 118th Congress), the Ban Conflicted Trading Act, or other post-2020 congressional stock trading ban bills. GovTrack's cosponsorship table for H.R. 345 marks her as 'No' — confirming she has not signed onto the leading bipartisan stock trading ban legislation.
primary · 2023-2025 ✓ Verified
Sewell co-sponsored the original STOCK Act (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act) in the 112th Congress (2011-2012), not a stock trading ban. The STOCK Act prohibits trading on material non-public information and mandates disclosure within 45 days, but does not prohibit members of Congress from owning or trading individual stocks — distinguishing it from post-2020 'ban' bills.
primary · 2011-2012 ✓ Verified
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Unemployment rate: 6.2% (national average 3.5%) — significantly elevated
secondary ✓ Verified
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: U.S. citizenship rate: 97.2% (national average 93.2%)
secondary ✓ Verified
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Partisan lean (Cook PVI / Legisletter): D+27 (Solid Democratic)
secondary ✓ Verified
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Largest ethnic groups: Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) 52.6%, White (Non-Hispanic) 39.4%, Hispanic 4.67%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 15.7% (Legisletter) — 21.3% (Data USA); national average 12.4% — among the highest poverty rates in Congress
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 61.3% (national average 65.5%)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.7% of adults (national average 33.7%)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population foreign-born: 3.93% (approximately 28,300 residents)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median property value: $169,900 (2024 — well below national median)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $52,380 (national median $37,585 — but among the lowest-income congressional districts)
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: 2022 Alabama Constitution Ratification — Alabama Constitution of 2022 (recompilation removing racist language, reorganizing amendments) (2022) — passed, margin Permitted by the Legislature; no statewide popular vote
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Educational Services (NAICS 61) (share 0.078)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45) (share 0.119)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33) (share 0.123)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Health Care & Social Assistance (NAICS 62) (share 0.151)
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GENIUS Act legislative_vote Sewell voted yea on the GENIUS Act in July 2025, which was supported by 102 Democrats. Stand With Crypto rates the bill 'very pro-crypto.' The AFL-CIO opposed…
Geo Group inferential Sewell's vote for the Laken Riley Act (mandatory ICE detention) could increase demand for private detention facilities. Geo Group is a private prison company…
Unusual Whales financial_analysis Market watchdog Unusual Whales estimated Sewell's stock portfolio generated a +67.9% return in 2025, making her the third most profitable stock trader in…
Nvidia stock_holding Sewell reported purchasing between $1,001 and $15,000 in NVIDIA stock in April 2025, disclosed in May 2025. Her portfolio generated a +67.9% return in 2025…
Stand With Crypto Alliance policy_alignment Sewell voted for both the GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act (major crypto regulatory bills) in July 2025. Stand With Crypto rates both bills 'very pro-crypto.' Her…
AIPAC / United Democracy Project donor American Israel Public Affairs Cmte was Sewell's second-largest contributing organization at $48,050 ($38,050 individual + $10,000 PAC) in the 2023-2024…
Elbit Systems inferential Sewell has strong pro-Israel donor relationships with AIPAC and pro-Israel PACs (AGG). Elbit Systems is an Israeli defense company. While no direct…
STOCK Act legislative_cosponsorship Sewell co-sponsored the original STOCK Act (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act) in the 112th Congress (2011-2012). The STOCK Act prohibits trading on…
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policy_position Sewell voted for the Laken Riley Act in January 2025, mandating ICE detention for undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes, after voting…
Clearview AI inferential Sewell voted for the Laken Riley Act which mandates ICE detention for undocumented immigrants. Clearview AI provides facial recognition technology used by ICE…
CoreCivic inferential Sewell's vote for the Laken Riley Act (mandatory ICE detention) could increase demand for private detention facilities. CoreCivic is a private prison company…
Global Medical Response Inc. legislative_alignment Sewell co-sponsored the RESCUE Act, a key legislative priority for Global Medical Response and its advocacy alliance (EAOA).
Community Oncology Alliance (COA) legislative_ally Sewell is described by COA leadership as a key advocate for their legislative priorities on PBM reform and Medicare screening.
Home Health Stabilization Act sponsor Sewell introduced this bipartisan bill to protect industry funding from planned Medicare cuts.
Protecting America's Seniors' Access to Care Act legislative_support Sewell broke party lines to vote for this bill, which prevents CMS from imposing higher staffing costs on nursing home operators.
Cost of Living Health Care Working Group leadership_role Serves as co-convener to develop policy solutions for lowering healthcare costs.
Jodey Arrington legislative_partner Co-led the Nancy Gardner Sewell MCED Screening Coverage Act.
UnitedHealth Group adversary Publicly confronted the CEO regarding 'billing chaos' and delays in Medicare Advantage payments affecting rural hospitals.
New Democrat Coalition Health Care Working Group chairperson Sewell leads this working group, shaping Democratic healthcare policy and the 'Health Care Action Plan'.
US ONCOLOGY INC. NETWORK POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE financial_support The PAC contributed $5,000 to Sewell's campaign in the 2024 cycle.
BillVoteDateAlignment
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Water Resources Development Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
PROOF Act Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Retire through Ownership Act Yea 2026-09-16 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
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… Present 2026-09-15 unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers… 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
GUARD Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act Nay 2026-09-03 unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require… Nay 2026-09-02 unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act 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… 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… 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
Local Access to Courts Act Yea 2026-08-31 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
statement_vs_disclosure 60/100
Platform: "Sewell has been endorsed by AARP for voting to pass H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which would allow Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices. She has positioned herself as a…
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Sewell has been endorsed by AARP for voting to pass H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which would allow Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices. She has positioned herself as a champion for lowering drug costs, securing the $35 insulin cap, and introducing the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act.
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Vote: on "Pharmaceuticals/Health Products was Sewell's third-largest donor industry in 2023-2024 at…"
Sewell votes consistently to lower drug prices and is endorsed by AARP for leading on drug pricing reform. Yet Pharmaceuticals/Health Products is her third-largest donor industry at $198,848 — nearly all from PACs. This creates a tension between her anti-pharma voting record and her reliance on pharma industry PAC…
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Sewell votes consistently to lower drug prices and is endorsed by AARP for leading on drug pricing reform. Yet Pharmaceuticals/Health Products is her third-largest donor industry at $198,848 — nearly all from PACs. This creates a tension between her anti-pharma voting record and her reliance on pharma industry PAC money. However, the votes remain consistently pro-consumer despite the donations, suggesting the money has not demonstrably swayed her legislative behavior. Both sources are from independent outlets with different hostnames (aarp.org and opensecrets.org).
position_evolution 60/100
Platform: "In February 2026, Sewell said: 'I will not vote for a single penny more for ICE' and urged Senate Democrats to 'hold the line' against DHS funding, citing that 'Minneapolis today could be Birmingham tomorrow.' She…
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In February 2026, Sewell said: 'I will not vote for a single penny more for ICE' and urged Senate Democrats to 'hold the line' against DHS funding, citing that 'Minneapolis today could be Birmingham tomorrow.' She joined a push to impeach DHS Secretary Noem.
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Vote: on "Despite saying she would not fund ICE, Sewell voted for a bipartisan funding package on February…"
Sewell told AL.com in January 2026 she would not vote for 'a single penny more' for ICE and urged Senate Democrats to oppose all DHS funding. Two weeks later in February 2026, she voted for a funding package that included a two-week DHS continuing resolution — defending the vote as not increasing ICE's budget while…
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Sewell told AL.com in January 2026 she would not vote for 'a single penny more' for ICE and urged Senate Democrats to oppose all DHS funding. Two weeks later in February 2026, she voted for a funding package that included a two-week DHS continuing resolution — defending the vote as not increasing ICE's budget while funding TSA and disaster relief. This is a nuanced position that moved from blanket opposition to pragmatic compromise under shutdown pressure. Both sources are from independent outlets with different hostnames (al.com and sewell.house.gov).
same_source_inconsistency 30/100
Platform: "In March 2024, Sewell voted against the Laken Riley Act (H.R. 7511), joining 158 House Democrats opposing mandatory ICE detention for undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related crimes."
Vote: on "In January 2025, Sewell voted FOR the Laken Riley Act, becoming one of only 48 House Democrats to…"
[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] Sewell voted against the Laken Riley Act in March 2024 but voted for it in January 2025, becoming one of just 48 House Democrats to support it. She explained her reversal by citing Birmingham's record murder rate, though the AlReporter noted no 2024…
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[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] Sewell voted against the Laken Riley Act in March 2024 but voted for it in January 2025, becoming one of just 48 House Democrats to support it. She explained her reversal by citing Birmingham's record murder rate, though the AlReporter noted no 2024 Birmingham homicides were committed by undocumented immigrants. This is a textbook reversal on the same statutory mechanism (mandatory ICE detention for theft-related offenses). Both sources are from the same secondary outlet (AlReporter), which reported both votes in a single article.
Last silence detection: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:47:36 GMT (via scheduled run)
Refused to complete Vote Smart's 2024 Political Courage Test — all issue positions were inferred from her public record rather than stated directly
309d silent
Expected position: Candidates for federal office are expected to provide explicit issue positions on key topics to help voters make informed decisions. Vote Smart repeatedly requested responses. Sewell completed the test for some prior races. Evidence of…
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Expected position: Candidates for federal office are expected to provide explicit issue positions on key topics to help voters make informed decisions. Vote Smart repeatedly requested responses. Sewell completed the test for some prior races. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Sewell was actively campaigning during this period — raising over $3M, hosting telephone town halls, issuing press releases on voting rights, healthcare, and SNAP, and engaging on social media. Vote Smart's Political Courage Test page states all her issue positions are 'Inferred Position' — derived from her public record because she refused to submit direct answers. She was active on reproductive rights, budget/spending/taxes, education, energy/environment, and guns — all documented through her voting record and public statements rather than the test. Primary URL: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/121621/terri-sewell
Did not publicly address being named third most profitable congressional stock trader in 2025 (+67.9% return) by Unusual Whales, despite advocating for a congressional stock trading ban
111d silent
Expected position: As a member who supports banning congressional stock trading, Sewell would be expected to address data showing her portfolio dramatically outperformed the S&P 500 and that she was classified as an 'active trader.' The +67.9% return was the…
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Expected position: As a member who supports banning congressional stock trading, Sewell would be expected to address data showing her portfolio dramatically outperformed the S&P 500 and that she was classified as an 'active trader.' The +67.9% return was the third-highest in all of Congress. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: The Yellowhammer News report on January 12, 2026 detailed Unusual Whales' findings. During this period, Sewell was actively issuing press releases on voting rights, the SAVE America Act, DHS funding, and the Farm Bill, and engaging on social media. No public statement addressing the Unusual Whales ranking was identified. Her office did not issue a response to the Yellowhammer News inquiry quoted in the article. Primary URL: https://yellowhammernews.com/report-terri-sewell-was-the-third-most-profitable-stock-trader-in-congress-in-2025/
colleagues' leadership pacs
Purpose PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
ideological & single-issue
Defend The Vote (amounts: $10,000 (2024)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue
other / unclassified
American Ambulance Association Federal PAC (Ambu-PAC), North American Meat Institute PAC, American Osteopathic Information Association, Equipment Leasing And Finance Assn PAC (Leasepac), Kelley Drye & Warren PAC, Fraternity & Sorority PAC, National…
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American Ambulance Association Federal PAC (Ambu-PAC), North American Meat Institute PAC, American Osteopathic Information Association, Equipment Leasing And Finance Assn PAC (Leasepac), Kelley Drye & Warren PAC, Fraternity & Sorority PAC, National Association Of Enrolled Agents PAC, National Association Of Professional Employer Organizations (Napeo PAC) (amounts: $5,500 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,500 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $6,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified
other candidates' committees
Friends Of Community Oncology PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: other candidates' committees
corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Glaukos Ipac, Outokumpu Stainless USA PAC (Otk Stainless USA PAC), Cemex, Inc. Employeees PAC, Johnson Controls Inc. Political Action Committee, Vulcan Materials Co. P. A. C., Drummond Company, Inc. PAC (Dpac), Protective Life Corp P. A. C., Vizient, Inc…
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Glaukos Ipac, Outokumpu Stainless USA PAC (Otk Stainless USA PAC), Cemex, Inc. Employeees PAC, Johnson Controls Inc. Political Action Committee, Vulcan Materials Co. P. A. C., Drummond Company, Inc. PAC (Dpac), Protective Life Corp P. A. C., Vizient, Inc., Political Action Committee, Maynard Nexsen PAC, Sammons Enterprises Inc. Political Action Committee, The Grant Thornton LLP Political Action Committee LLC, Direct Supply, Inc. Partners PAC (Dsi Partners PAC), Amedisys PAC, Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation PAC - Dtcc PAC, Commercial Metals Company PAC (Cmc PAC), Air Methods Corporation PAC (Ampac), Hall Render Killian Heath Lyman PAC, The Westervelt Company Political Action Committee, Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Employee Political Action Committee (Ipsen Employee PAC) (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $7,500 (2024), $6,000 (2024), $7,500 (2026), $7,500 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
party committees
New Democrat Coalition Action Fund (amounts: $8,000 (2024)) — interest area: party committees
Wine And Spirits Wholesalers Of America, Inc. PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)
Altria Group, Inc PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)
Outokumpu Stainless USA PAC (Otk Stainless USA PAC) Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $5,000 (2026)
Glaukos Ipac Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $5,000 (2026)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Law & lobbying firms $10,000 (2024)
Sylvamo Corporation PAC Agriculture & food $5,000 (2026)
Conquering Cancer PAC Health care & pharma $5,000 (2024)
Defend The Vote Ideological & single-issue $10,000 (2024)
Tractor Supply Company Political Action Committee Retail & consumer $6,000 (2026)
Grail, Inc. PAC Health care & pharma $10,000 (2026)
The Carlyle Group Inc. PAC (Aka 'Carlyle PAC') Finance & banking $7,500 (2024)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Financial Disclosure and Ethics in Congress 60 30 50
Trade Policy and Tariffs 65 50 35
Immigration and Border Security 70 60 25
Economic Development and Poverty Reduction 90 70 20
Criminal Justice Reform and Policing 75 70 15
Infrastructure and Rural Broadband 82 75 15
Environmental Justice and Water Quality 78 75 15
Education Funding and HBCU Support 85 80 15
SNAP and Food Security 88 90 10
Medicaid Expansion and Healthcare Access 95 85 10
Social Security and Retirement Security 80 85 10
Voting Rights and Civil Rights Protections 92 95 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:

ComponentWeightSignal
Contradiction Risk30%Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence20%Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density20%Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk15%Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume15%Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation0%Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment0%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 2 elected officials hold documented connections.
$16.1BDonor Contributions
0Money Chains
0Traced Hops
Connected Officials
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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