[CAPTURE PORTAL] 119TH CONGRESS

Legislative Integrity Monitor

Goblin House Intelligence

Jason Smith

Republican · Representative, MO ·8

Jason Smith is the Republican U.S. Representative (MO's 8th congressional district). The platform has 5 voting records on file (2022-2024) and 56 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components

56 MODERATE

Connection Density 20%

0 → 0

Donor Influence 15%

100 → 15

Silence Risk 25%

85 → 21

Contradiction Risk 25%

40 → 10

Intelligence Volume 15%

77 → 12

Constituency Deviation 0%

21 → 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.

Representative Jason Smith voted YEA on Israel-specific military aid (H.R. 7217, 2024-02-06) but NAY on general Ukraine military aid (H.R. 8035, 2024-04-20), despite both bills receiving strong support from AIPAC and the broader pro-Israel lobby.

inferential · 2024-02-06 to 2024-04-20

[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: median age: 40.3

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: homeownership rate: 72.3%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: bachelor's degree or higher: 20.8%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: poverty rate: 15.5%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: median household income: $60,159

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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Missouri Amendment 2 — Legalize Sports Betting (2024) (2024) — passed, margin 50.1% Yes — 49.9% No

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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Missouri Proposition A — Minimum Wage Increase and Paid Sick Leave (2024) (2024) — passed, margin 57.6% Yes — 42.4% No

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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Missouri Amendment 3 — Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative (2024) (2024) — passed, margin 51.6% Yes — 48.4% No

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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (share 0.123)

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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 31-33 (share 0.127)

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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (share 0.166)

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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Retail Trade (42474 employees)

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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Manufacturing (43757 employees)

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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Health Care & Social Assistance (57230 employees)

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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Missouri's 8th Congressional District encompasses 28 counties across rural Southeast and South Central Missouri, including the Bootheel region, Cape Girardeau, and Rolla. It is the poorest congressional district in Missouri and one of the poorest in the nation, with a median household income of $60,159, a poverty rate of 15.5 percent, and only 20.8 percent holding a bachelor's degree. The district is overwhelmingly White (87.8 percent) with a median age of 40.3 and 72.3 percent homeownership. The economy is anchored in healthcare and social assistance (57,230 workers), manufacturing (43,757), and retail trade (42,474). Agriculture, particularly rice, cotton, and soybeans, dominates the Bootheel. The seat is safely Republican (R+55).

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Voted nay_unverified on H.R. 4346 (CHIPS and Science Act of 2022) on 2022-07-27: Against constituent interest: Smith's district employs 43,757 workers in manufacturing — the second-largest employment sector. The CHIPS Act invested $52 billion in domestic semiconductor manufacturing, promising manufacturing job growth. Smith voted NAY, opposing a bill that would directly benefit a core constituency industry. The…

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inferential · 2022-07-27 ✓ Verified

Voted yea_unverified on H.R. 7217 (Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024) on 2024-02-06: Donor-aligned: Smith joined all but 4 Republicans voting YEA on $17.6 billion in standalone Israel military aid. The vote aligned with his top-five career donor American Israel Public Affairs Cmte ($84,850 total). Smith also took an AIPAC-sponsored trip to Israel in 2015 and coauthored multiple pro-Israel…

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inferential · 2024-02-06 ✓ Verified

Voted nay on H.R. 8035 (Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024) on 2024-04-20: Reversal: Smith voted in favor of Ukraine aid in 2022 (Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, 2022 Ukraine Supplemental) but voted NAY on the 2024 supplemental. The GOPforUkraine profile downgraded him to D- grade. Smith had previously stated 'Putin's aggression absolutely needs to be dealt with' but voted against the…

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primary · 2024-04-20 ✓ Verified

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Voted yea on H.R. 2811 (Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023) on 2023-04-26: Cross-pressure: Smith represents Missouri's poorest congressional district (median income $60,159, poverty rate 15.5 percent). The bill would slash domestic spending by $144 billion, risking Medicaid coverage for 10 million low-income Americans and eliminating food assistance for millions — while his district has heavy Medicaid reliance. Simultaneously, his top donor sectors (Securities & Investment, Insurance) benefit from reduced government spending and lower taxes. Constituent interests in social safety-net programs pulled against donor-aligned fiscal conservatism.

primary · 2023-04-26 ✓ Verified

Teamhealth Holding Inc PAC donor $10,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00895706/

Commercial Semi-Trailer Advocacy PAC donor $5,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00894410/

Coupang, Inc. Company PAC (Coupac) donor $10,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00889568/

Spire PAC donor $5,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00831206/

Ge Company Healthcare Political Action Committee donor $10,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00830208/

Glaukos Ipac donor $6,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00825364/

Western Alliance Bancorporation Political Action Committee (Wabpac) donor $5,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00817585/

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

Constellation Energy Corporation Employee Political Action Committee (Cepac) donor $10,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00793711/

Coherus Biosciences PAC donor $5,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00789370/

Conquering Cancer PAC donor $10,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00785014/

Darling Ingredients Political Action Committee donor $5,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00777458/

Alliance For Physical Therapy Quality And Innovation Inc PAC donor $5,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00777326/

Tractor Supply Company Political Action Committee donor $7,500 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00763664/

Pain Free America, The Political Action Committee Of Athletico Holdings, LLC donor $5,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00760660/

Us Energy PAC (The PAC Of American Exploration & Production Council, Inc.) donor $5,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00755454/

Grail, Inc. PAC donor $5,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00754648/

Asco Association Political Action Committee (Asco Association PAC) donor $5,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00734012/

Seal PAC USA donor $5,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00722025/

The Carlyle Group Inc. PAC (Aka 'Carlyle PAC') donor $6,000 to Jason Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00689091/

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	Nay	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	Yea	2026-08-31	unknown

Last contradiction analysis: Never

same_source_inconsistency 30/100

Platform: ""And then you can look at Medicaid cuts" — Rep. Jason Smith on Fox News's The Will Cain Show discussing Republican budget priorities."

Vote: on ""Uh, Medicaid reforms, I should say" — Smith immediately correcting himself during the same Fox…"

Both quotes come from the same Fox News appearance. Smith said 'Medicaid cuts' then immediately corrected to 'Medicaid reforms.' While a self-correction rather than a contradiction between two independent statements, the slip inadvertently confirmed what GOP leadership has been denying: that their budget plan…

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Last silence detection: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:52:29 GMT (via scheduled run)

other candidates' committees

Tyson Foods Inc. PAC (amounts: $14,000 (2026)) — interest area: other candidates' committees

law & lobbying firms

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Pnc PAC, Honeywell International PAC, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Civic Action Committee, Foley & Lardner Political Fund, Mcguirewoods Federal PAC, Cozen O'Connor Political Action Committee, American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $8,250 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: law & lobbying firms

colleagues' leadership pacs

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Rely On Your Beliefs, Creating A Majority Party Action Committee (C.A.M.P.A.C.), Continuing A Majority Party Action Committee, Majority Committee PAC-Mc PAC, Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (Emmer PAC), Land Of Opportunity PAC, In The Arena PAC, Leadership And Accountability Are National Keys PAC - Lank PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs

party committees

Intuit Inc. 21st Century Leadership Fund (amounts: $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: party committees

ideological & single-issue

Stanley Black & Decker Inc. Political Action Committee (amounts: $7,500 (2026)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue

corporate pacs, industry unlisted

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Brightline Holdings LLC PAC (Brightline PAC), Chenega Corporation PAC (Chenega PAC), Zurich Holding Company Of America Inc. Committee For Good Government (Z-PAC, Zurich PAC), Pinnacle West Capital Corporation PAC, Waste Management Employees Better Government Fund, Drummond Company, Inc. PAC (Dpac), Protective Life Corp P. A. C., Philips North America LLC PAC, Genesee & Wyoming Inc. PAC, Lhc Group, Inc PAC, Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. Political Action Committee (Pegpac), Hntb Holdings Ltd. 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, Amsted Industries Incorporated PAC (Amsted PAC), Inspire Brands, Inc. Political Action Committee, Mmc Corp PAC, Hall Render Killian Heath Lyman PAC, Alterman Management Group, Inc. PAC, Performance Contacting Group Employee Owners PAC, Garmin International Inc Political Action Committee, Pain Free America, The Political Action Committee Of Athletico Holdings, LLC, Darling Ingredients Political Action Committee, Coherus Biosciences PAC, Glaukos Ipac, Spire PAC, Coupang, Inc. Company PAC (Coupac), Teamhealth Holding Inc PAC, Trinity Industries Employee Political Action Committee (Sf) Inc. (amounts: $8,000 (2026), $6,500 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $7,500 (2026), $6,500 (2024), $7,500 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $9,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $9,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $12,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $6,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $6,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $7,000 (2024)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted

other / unclassified

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American Bakers Association American Bakers PAC, American Society Of Association Executives (Asae) PAC, United Postmasters And Managers Of America Political Fund, American Rental Association PAC, American Osteopathic Information Association, Equipment Leasing And Finance Assn PAC (Leasepac), Esop PAC, American Pistachio Growers Pistachio PAC, Healthcare Distribution Alliance Political Action Committee, Croplife America Political Action Committee, Office Of The Commissioner Of Major League Baseball PAC, Faegre Drinker Political Action Committee (Faegre Drinker Pa, Specialty Equipment Market Association PAC, National Council Of Textile Organizations Inc Political Action Committee, Labpac, National Association Of Enrolled Agents PAC, Husch Blackwell Political Action Committee, Lynn PAC, National Association Of Professional Employer Organizations (Napeo PAC), Innovation PAC, Psychology PAC Of American Psychological Association Services Inc., Thompson Coburn PAC, Fs PAC, American Sun Tanning Association PAC, National Pecan Federation Inc. PAC (Pecan PAC), Seal PAC USA, Asco Association Political Action Committee (Asco Association PAC), Concordia PAC, Nswa PAC- National Stripper Well Association PAC, Insured Retirement Institute PAC (Iri PAC) (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $20,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,500 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $7,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $6,000 (2026), $7,500 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $7,500 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $6,500 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified

Indian Gaming Association PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)

Wine And Spirits Wholesalers Of America, Inc. PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)

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

Altria Group, Inc PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)

Reynolds American Inc. PAC (Rai PAC) Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)

Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. PAC Alcohol & tobacco $10,000 (2026)

Teamhealth Holding Inc PAC Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $10,000 (2026)

Commercial Semi-Trailer Advocacy PAC Transportation & auto $5,000 (2026)

Coupang, Inc. Company PAC (Coupac) Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $10,000 (2026)

Spire PAC Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $5,000 (2024)

Ge Company Healthcare Political Action Committee Technology $6,500 (2026)

Glaukos Ipac Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $6,000 (2024)

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

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

Constellation Energy Corporation Employee Political Action Committee (Cepac) Oil, gas & mining $10,000 (2026)

Topic	Priority	Alignment	Deviation
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Jobs	82	30	45
Healthcare Access and Rural Hospital Stability	88	45	35
Support for Veterans and Defense Community	78	40	30
Women's Sports and Social Issues	60	50	25
Education and Workforce Development	68	55	20
Agriculture and Rural Economy	80	60	20
Government Spending and Debt	78	70	15
Energy Independence and Rural Energy Costs	70	70	15
Disaster Relief and Emergency Management	72	75	10
Tax Policy and Small Business	75	80	10
Illegal Immigration and Border Security	85	85	5

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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

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Documented financial relationships span 0 money flow chains.

$31.2BDonor Contributions

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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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