[CAPTURE PORTAL] 119TH CONGRESS
Legislative Integrity Monitor
Goblin House Intelligence
Congress → Officials → Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican · Senator, IA ·Since 2021-01-03
Score Components
34 LOW
Connection Density 20%
63 → 13
Donor Influence 15%
74 → 11
Silence Risk 25%
31 → 8
Contradiction Risk 25%
0 → 0
Intelligence Volume 15%
14 → 2
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.
No intelligence collected yet
Senate Judiciary Committee committee_membership Senator Joni Ernst serves as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Chuck Grassley affiliation Both Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley are listed as sitting U.S. Senators from Iowa in the known entities database, indicating they serve together in the same…
Mitch McConnell affiliation Both Joni Ernst and Mitch McConnell are listed as U.S. Senators in the known entities database, with McConnell being Senate Republican Leader during Ernst's…
John Thune affiliation Both Joni Ernst and John Thune are listed as U.S. Senators in the known entities database, suggesting they serve together in the Senate.
Senate Armed Services Committee member Joni Ernst is listed as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
U.S. Senate member Joni Ernst represents Iowa in the U.S. Senate, currently serving a term from 2021 to 2027.
Jobs Opportunity Now PAC donor $5,000 to Joni Ernst's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00896688/
Best At Bringing Entrepreneurial Results Never Imagined Or Envisioned PAC donor $10,000 to Joni Ernst's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00863373/
Pennsylvania Honor donor $5,000 to Joni Ernst's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00851998/
Send In The Seal PAC donor $10,000 to Joni Ernst's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00845099/
Building Up Democracy'S Dream donor $5,000 to Joni Ernst's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00834507/
American Excellence PAC donor $10,000 to Joni Ernst's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00832501/
Alabama First PAC donor $10,000 to Joni Ernst's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00821058/
Tennessee Eagle PAC donor $5,000 to Joni Ernst's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00795708/
Wonder Women PAC donor $5,100 to Joni Ernst's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00787002/
PAC For America donor $10,000 to Joni Ernst's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00772434/
Tzedek PAC donor $5,000 to Joni Ernst's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00770511/
Steer PAC donor $10,000 to Joni Ernst's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00762682/
Delivers PAC donor $5,000 to Joni Ernst's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00756825/
Raptor PAC donor $5,000 to Joni Ernst's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00749481/
BillVoteDateAlignment
A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on… Yea 2026-09-30 unknown
A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to… Yea 2026-09-30 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-09-29 unknown
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices… Nay 2026-09-29 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Yea 2026-09-28 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Yea 2026-09-24 unknown
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of… Nay 2026-09-24 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Yea 2026-09-17 unknown
To provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide… Yea 2026-08-08 unknown
An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027… Yea 2026-08-08 unknown
An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian… Yea 2026-08-07 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-08-05 unknown
A bill to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from… Yea 2026-08-03 unknown
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from… Nay 2026-07-30 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-07-30 unknown
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive… Yea 2026-07-30 unknown
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-07-29 unknown
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive… Yea 2026-07-29 unknown
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-07-28 unknown
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from… Nay 2026-07-23 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-07-16 unknown
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military… Yea 2026-07-14 unknown
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from… Nay 2026-06-24 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-06-24 unknown
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of… Nay 2026-06-23 unknown
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other… Yea 2026-06-22 unknown
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other… Yea 2026-06-18 unknown
A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices… Nay 2026-06-17 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
No contradictions detected
Last silence detection: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:43:12 GMT (via scheduled run)
cryptocurrency & digital assets regulation
869d silent
Peter Thiel — interest area: cryptocurrency & digital assets regulation
colleagues' leadership pacs
Boots PAC, R Senate PAC, Raptor PAC, Together Holding Our Majority PAC, Making A Responsible Stand For Households In America (Marsha PAC), True North PAC, Sock It To 'Em PAC, American Excellence PAC, The Peter Norbeck Leadership PAC, Build Our Future PAC…
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Boots PAC, R Senate PAC, Raptor PAC, Together Holding Our Majority PAC, Making A Responsible Stand For Households In America (Marsha PAC), True North PAC, Sock It To 'Em PAC, American Excellence PAC, The Peter Norbeck Leadership PAC, Build Our Future PAC, Common Sense For America PAC, Conservatives Harvesting Success PAC, Let'S Get To Work PAC, Bluegrass Committee, Republican Majority Fund, The Hawkeye PAC, Fund For America'S Future, Freedom Fund, Dirigo PAC, Heartland Values PAC, Arkansas For Leadership PAC (Arkpac), Denali Leadership PAC, Common Values PAC, Free State PAC, Continuing America'S Strength And Security PAC, Wild And Wonderful PAC, Leadership And Accountability Are National Keys PAC - Lank PAC, Dakota PAC, Tomorrow Is Meaningful PAC, Strategy PAC, Ann PAC, Nebraska Sandhills PAC, Big Sky Opportunity PAC, Badlands PAC, Oorah! Political Action Committee, Senate Eagle PAC, Delivers PAC, Steer PAC, PAC For America, Tennessee Eagle PAC, Alabama First PAC, Building Up Democracy'S Dream, Pennsylvania Honor, Best At Bringing Entrepreneurial Results Never Imagined Or Envisioned PAC, Jobs Opportunity Now PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
other / unclassified
Seal PAC Supporting Electing American Leaders PAC, Golf Course Superintendents Association Of America PAC, National Confectioners Association Of The United States, Inc. Political Action Committee (, Burger King Franchisee PAC, Nadco 504 PAC, Faegre Drinker…
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Seal PAC Supporting Electing American Leaders PAC, Golf Course Superintendents Association Of America PAC, National Confectioners Association Of The United States, Inc. Political Action Committee (, Burger King Franchisee PAC, Nadco 504 PAC, Faegre Drinker Political Action Committee (Faegre Drinker Pa, Tzedek PAC, Send In The Seal PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $7,500 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $7,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified
corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Chugach Alaska Corporation PAC (Cac PAC), Vgm PAC, Accenture Inc. PAC, Fareway Stores Inc. PAC (Fas PAC), Boehringer Ingelheim PAC, Ssab Americas PAC, The Guidehouse PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024)…
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Chugach Alaska Corporation PAC (Cac PAC), Vgm PAC, Accenture Inc. PAC, Fareway Stores Inc. PAC (Fas PAC), Boehringer Ingelheim PAC, Ssab Americas PAC, The Guidehouse PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
ideological & single-issue
With Honor PAC, Stanley Black & Decker Inc. Political Action Committee, Value In Electing Women PAC, Wonder Women PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,100 (2026)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue
Boyd Gaming Corporation Political Action Committee Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2024)
Jobs Opportunity Now PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Best At Bringing Entrepreneurial Results Never Imagined Or Envisioned PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
Pennsylvania Honor Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Send In The Seal PAC Other / unclassified $10,000 (2026)
Building Up Democracy'S Dream Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
American Excellence PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2024)
Alabama First PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
Tennessee Eagle PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)
Wonder Women PAC Ideological & single-issue $5,100 (2026)
PAC For America Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
Tzedek PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2024)
Steer PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2024)
Delivers PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Raptor PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Trade Policy and Tariffs 85 50 35
Consumer Financial Protection 65 35 30
Healthcare Access and Rural Hospitals 85 55 30
Ethanol and Renewable Fuels 90 80 20
Federal Spending and Deficit Reduction 80 75 15
Energy Independence and Domestic Production 80 75 15
Agricultural Policy and Farm Bill Support 95 85 15
Education and Rural Schools 75 65 15
Government Shutdown and Federal Operations 70 70 15
Military and Veterans Affairs 80 90 10
Judicial Confirmations and Federal Courts 55 80 10
Immigration and Border Security 75 85 10
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 3 elected officials hold documented connections.
$8.6BDonor 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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