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W. Gregory Steube

Republican · Representative, FL ·17

W. Gregory Steube is the Republican U.S. Representative (FL's 17th congressional district). The platform has 5 voting records on file (2021-2024) and 50 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components
53 MODERATE
Connection Density 20%
86 → 17
Donor Influence 15%
46 → 7
Silence Risk 25%
14 → 4
Contradiction Risk 25%
48 → 12
Intelligence Volume 15%
65 → 10
Constituency Deviation 0%
16 → 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.
Steube's top contributing sector in the 2023-2024 cycle ('Retired' at $140,386) exceeds any single sub-sector within Finance/Insurance/Real Estate, and retirees in FL-17 (26% of the district) have a direct material interest in the regulation of digital assets due to their use as retirement savings vehicles.
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate (2023 ACS): 6.6%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Hispanic population share: 15.3%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: White (Non-Hispanic) population share: 77.3%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 78.6%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population 70+ years: 26.0%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median age: 55.3
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population (2023 estimate): 828,650
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income (2023 ACS): $76,106
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Sarasota County School Board Referendum — Continuation of 1 Mill Ad Valorem Tax for School Operations (2022) — passed, margin 78.1% Yes, 21.9% No
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Amendment 4 — Limit Government Interference with Abortion (repeal Florida's 6-week ban) (2024) — failed, margin 57.2% Yes, 42.8% No (failed; required 60% threshold)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 72 (share 0.115)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (share 0.121)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (share 0.182)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Charlotte County Public Schools (2500 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Publix Super Markets Inc. (4000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: School Board of Sarasota County (6445 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Sarasota Memorial Hospital (10597 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Florida's 17th Congressional District covers Sarasota and Charlotte counties and the northeastern corner of Lee County including Lehigh Acres. The district is solidly Republican (Cook PVI R+28) and predominantly White (77.3%) with a significant Hispanic population (15.3%). The median age of 55.3 is well above the national average of 38.5, with 26% of residents over 70…
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Florida's 17th Congressional District covers Sarasota and Charlotte counties and the northeastern corner of Lee County including Lehigh Acres. The district is solidly Republican (Cook PVI R+28) and predominantly White (77.3%) with a significant Hispanic population (15.3%). The median age of 55.3 is well above the national average of 38.5, with 26% of residents over 70 — making it one of the oldest districts in the country. The median household income is $76,106 with a 78.6% homeownership rate and low 6.6% poverty. The economy is driven by healthcare (Sarasota Memorial Hospital is the top employer with 10,597 staff), tourism, retirement services, real estate, and agriculture. Key concerns include Social Security and Medicare protection, hurricane resilience, water quality (red tide and blue-green algae), and healthcare access for an aging population.
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Voted yea_unverified on H.R. 4763 (Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21 crypto regulation)) on 2024-05-22: Steube voted for the crypto industry's top legislative priority, joining 208 Republicans in support. His consistent pro-crypto voting record (5 of 5 key votes per Stand With Crypto) aligns with his Finance, Insurance & Real Estate sector donors who contributed $624,945 over his…
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Voted yea_unverified on H.R. 4763 (Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21 crypto regulation)) on 2024-05-22: Steube voted for the crypto industry's top legislative priority, joining 208 Republicans in support. His consistent pro-crypto voting record (5 of 5 key votes per Stand With Crypto) aligns with his Finance, Insurance & Real Estate sector donors who contributed $624,945 over his career, a sector with significant regulatory and competitive stakes in digital asset legislation. This vote reflects a pattern of donor-aligned behavior on financial technology issues.
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Mike Johnson Party leadership alignment Steube voted for H.R. 4763 (FIT21) joining 208 Republicans in support. As a House Republican, his voting record aligns with leadership priorities on crypto…
Coinbase Legislative interest alignment Steube's pro-crypto voting record (including FIT21) aligns with the interests of crypto industry firms like Coinbase that supported the legislation. Note: The…
Maxine Waters Opposing legislative position Steube voted for FIT21 (H.R. 4763), which was opposed by Ranking Member Waters of the House Financial Services Committee, who led opposition to the bill.
GENIUS Act Voted for legislation Stand With Crypto confirmed Steube voted for the GENIUS Act as part of his pro-crypto voting record.
Tom Emmer Legislative interest alignment Steube voted for FIT21 and the CLARITY Act. Representative Emmer is a known crypto advocate who supported similar digital asset legislation.
Stand With Crypto Alliance Voting record alignment Stand With Crypto characterizes Steube as 'Strongly supports crypto' based on a 5-for-5 voting record that includes FIT21 (HR 4763), SAB 121 repeal (HJ Res…
Marjorie Taylor Greene Co-sponsor/Vote alignment Steube was one of only 45 House members to vote for the Marjorie Taylor Greene Amendment to Defund NATO (H.Amdt. to H.R. 8070) on 2024-06-04, while 157…
Donald Trump affiliation Steube's votes on defunding NATO, opposing Ukraine aid, and his 'America First' messaging align with Trump's foreign policy positions. Steube voted with the…
Cynthia Lummis Legislative interest alignment Steube voted for the GENIUS Act, a crypto regulation bill. Senator Lummis is a lead sponsor of crypto legislation and supported similar regulatory frameworks.
Kirsten Gillibrand Opposing legislative position Steube's nay vote on the Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3746) in 2023 and his nay vote on Ukraine aid (H.R. 8035) in 2024 were positions opposed by Senator…
Hakeem Jeffries Opposing legislative position Steube voted against multiple bills supported by House Democratic Leader Jeffries, including H.R. 3746 (debt ceiling), H.R. 8035 (Ukraine aid), and H.R. 3325…
Chuck Schumer Opposing legislative position Steube voted against the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3746) on 2023-05-31, which Senate Majority Leader Schumer supported and helped pass…
Patrick McHenry Legislative sponsorship alignment Steube voted for H.R. 4763 (FIT21), which was advanced by House Financial Services Committee Chairman McHenry as a priority crypto regulatory bill.
Anti-Woke Fund donor $10,000 to W. Gregory Steube's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00894717/
American Fruit & Vegetable PAC donor $5,000 to W. Gregory Steube's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00828806/
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC donor $10,000 to W. Gregory Steube's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00797670/
Help Elect Republicans Now donor $5,000 to W. Gregory Steube's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00692715/
White Coat Waste PAC donor $5,000 to W. Gregory Steube's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00632760/
Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (Emmer PAC) donor $5,000 to W. Gregory Steube's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00592089/
Mr. Southern Missourian In The House PAC donor $5,000 to W. Gregory Steube's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00563726/
BillVoteDateAlignment
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Water Resources Development Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
PROOF Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Retire through Ownership Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
GUARD Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… 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 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
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in… 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
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
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
AGOA Extension Act Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act Yea 2026-08-31 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
position_evolution 60/100
Platform: "During a February 2021 floor debate on the Equality Act, Steube quoted Deuteronomy 22:5 — 'A woman must not wear men's clothing, nor a man wear women's clothing, for the Lord your God detests anyone who does this'…
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During a February 2021 floor debate on the Equality Act, Steube quoted Deuteronomy 22:5 — 'A woman must not wear men's clothing, nor a man wear women's clothing, for the Lord your God detests anyone who does this' — arguing that the existence of transgender people 'offends God' and that the bill 'goes directly against what is laid out in scripture.'
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Vote: on "Steube represents Florida's 17th District in Sarasota, which includes a diverse constituent base…"
Steube argued on the House floor that LGBTQ+ people 'offend God' by their existence and that the Equality Act contradicts scripture, yet he took an oath to represent all constituents in his district regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Sources are from different hostnames (thepinknews.com vs…
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Steube argued on the House floor that LGBTQ+ people 'offend God' by their existence and that the Equality Act contradicts scripture, yet he took an oath to represent all constituents in his district regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Sources are from different hostnames (thepinknews.com vs. legisletter.org).
same_source_inconsistency 30/100
Platform: "On April 26, 2023, Steube voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act, stating it would 'rein in wasteful government spending while responsibly raising the debt ceiling to prevent a default' and celebrated the bill's SNAP work…
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On April 26, 2023, Steube voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act, stating it would 'rein in wasteful government spending while responsibly raising the debt ceiling to prevent a default' and celebrated the bill's SNAP work requirements and repeal of Green New Deal tax credits.
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Vote: on "On May 31, 2023, Steube voted against the final bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3746)…"
[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] Steube enthusiastically voted for the House GOP debt ceiling plan with SNAP work requirements in April 2023, then reversed to vote no on the final bipartisan deal in May 2023, claiming it 'does not go far enough.' The final deal was less conservative than…
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[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] Steube enthusiastically voted for the House GOP debt ceiling plan with SNAP work requirements in April 2023, then reversed to vote no on the final bipartisan deal in May 2023, claiming it 'does not go far enough.' The final deal was less conservative than the April bill, creating a direct vote reversal on the same policy question — raising the debt ceiling — within 35 days. Sources are from the same hostname (steube.house.gov) for both press releases, so editors may downgrade visibility.
Last silence detection: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:05:12 GMT (via scheduled run)
colleagues' leadership pacs
Majority Committee PAC-Mc PAC, Gridiron-PAC, Eye Of The Tiger PAC, Mr. Southern Missourian In The House PAC, Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (Emmer PAC), Help Elect Republicans Now (amounts: $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024)…
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Majority Committee PAC-Mc PAC, Gridiron-PAC, Eye Of The Tiger PAC, Mr. Southern Missourian In The House PAC, Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (Emmer PAC), Help Elect Republicans Now (amounts: $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
other / unclassified
American Society Of Association Executives (Asae) PAC, Spine PAC Of The National Association Of Spine Specialists, Office Of The Commissioner Of Major League Baseball PAC, National Association Of Enrolled Agents PAC, Federation Of Exchange Accomodators 1031…
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American Society Of Association Executives (Asae) PAC, Spine PAC Of The National Association Of Spine Specialists, Office Of The Commissioner Of Major League Baseball PAC, National Association Of Enrolled Agents PAC, Federation Of Exchange Accomodators 1031 PAC, American Sun Tanning Association PAC, White Coat Waste PAC, Anti-Woke Fund (amounts: $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $8,500 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified
corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Jm Family Enterprises, Inc PAC, The Mosaic Company PAC, Woolpert, Inc Political Action Committee (amounts: $6,500 (2026), $7,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Swisher International Inc PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2024)
Wine And Spirits Wholesalers Of America, Inc. PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)
National Beer Wholesalers Association PAC (Nbwa PAC) Alcohol & tobacco $6,500 (2024)
Anti-Woke Fund Other / unclassified $10,000 (2026)
American Fruit & Vegetable PAC Agriculture & food $5,000 (2024)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Law & lobbying firms $5,000 (2026)
Help Elect Republicans Now Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
White Coat Waste PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2024)
Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (Emmer PAC) Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)
Mr. Southern Missourian In The House PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
American Sun Tanning Association PAC Other / unclassified $8,500 (2026)
U.S. Peanut PAC Agriculture & food $10,000 (2024)
Trinet Group Inc PAC Finance & banking $5,000 (2024)
Nssf PAC/National Shooting Sports Foundation Firearms $6,000 (2026)
Woolpert, Inc Political Action Committee Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $5,000 (2026)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Environmental Regulation and Red Tide/Water Quality 72 45 38
Social Security and Medicare Protection 92 55 30
Healthcare Access and Prescription Drug Costs 80 62 28
Agriculture and Citrus Industry 76 70 18
Hurricane, Flood, and Water Infrastructure 90 75 15
Government Fraud Prevention and Public Integrity 68 72 14
Federal Tax Burden and Cost of Living 84 80 12
Federal Spending, Debt, and Size of Government 74 80 10
Digital Assets and Crypto Regulation 58 88 10
Education and Local Control 66 78 8
Energy Costs and Domestic Production 78 82 8
Immigration and Border Security 82 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:

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 10 elected officials hold documented connections.
$5.1BDonor 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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