Officium — new conflict-of-interest findings for Congress

[HIGH] Stacked conflict: trades in 7 industries the member has committee power over

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Carlos Curbelo (FL)

Carlos Curbelo sits on committees regulating Technology, Telecom, Transportation, Healthcare, Pharma, Education, Labor, Finance, Defense and actively trades in Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Pharma, Telecom, Defense, Transportation. Overlap in multiple committee-regulated sectors compounds conflict-of-interest exposure.

Verify at: https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/PublicDisclosure/FinancialDisclosure · https://efdsearch.senate.gov/search/ · https://www.fec.gov/data/ · https://www.congress.gov/

[HIGH] Stacked conflict: trades in 7 industries the member has committee power over

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · John James (MI) · House

John James sits on committees regulating Technology, Telecom, Transportation, Defense, Healthcare, Pharma, Education, Labor, Energy, Oil & Gas and actively trades in Healthcare, Technology, Telecom, Pharma, Energy, Defense, Transportation. Overlap in multiple committee-regulated sectors compounds conflict-of-interest exposure.

Verify at: https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/PublicDisclosure/FinancialDisclosure · https://efdsearch.senate.gov/search/ · https://www.fec.gov/data/ · https://www.congress.gov/

[HIGH] 6 reportable gifts disclosed totaling $13,771.3 — top: Gift of ticket to attend Pen America Literary Gala honoring ($2,500.00)

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Angus King (ME) · Senate

Angus King's Senate annual financial disclosures report 6 reportable gifts (>$480 threshold) totaling $13,771.3 across recent filings. Senate gift rules limit acceptance to specific carve-outs (personal hospitality, family gifts, official foreign travel) — disclosed gifts outside ordinary hospitality bounds (luxury sports tickets, expensive trips, jewelry) create paper trails for journalists tracking influence-buying. Top gifts: Gift of ticket to attend Pen America Literary Gala honoring ($2,500.00) from Jennifer Finney Boylan Rome, ME; Gift of ticket to attend Pen America Literary Gala honoring ($2,500.00) from Jennifer Finney Boylan Rome, Maine; Gift of ticket to attend Pen America Literary Gala honoring ($2,500.00) from Jennifer Finney Boylan Rome, ME.

Verify at: https://efdsearch.senate.gov/search/view/annual/31f21bd8-5300-441c-b6e5-a2fe0661cc57/ · https://efdsearch.senate.gov/search/ · https://ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/giftsgenerally

[HIGH] Stacked conflict: trades in 6 industries the member has committee power over

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Carol Miller (WV) · House

Carol Miller sits on committees regulating Finance, Healthcare, Defense, Technology, Telecom, Transportation and actively trades in Defense, Finance, Transportation, Telecom, Technology, Healthcare. Overlap in multiple committee-regulated sectors compounds conflict-of-interest exposure.

Verify at: https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/PublicDisclosure/FinancialDisclosure · https://efdsearch.senate.gov/search/ · https://www.fec.gov/data/ · https://www.congress.gov/

[HIGH] Stacked conflict: trades in 6 industries the member has committee power over

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · John A. Yarmuth (KY)

John A. Yarmuth sits on committees regulating Finance, Healthcare, Defense, Real Estate, Technology, Telecom, Transportation and actively trades in Telecom, Transportation, Defense, Technology, Healthcare, Finance. Overlap in multiple committee-regulated sectors compounds conflict-of-interest exposure.

Verify at: https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/PublicDisclosure/FinancialDisclosure · https://efdsearch.senate.gov/search/ · https://www.fec.gov/data/ · https://www.congress.gov/

[HIGH] 6 trades in MSFT 17 days before FTC action

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Josh Gottheimer (NJ) · House

Josh Gottheimer sold MSFT within 30 days before a publicly-announced enforcement action against the company. The SELL direction is the core signal — exiting a position just before the stock takes a regulatory hit suggests non-public timing knowledge. Cross-reference the member's committee assignments against the agency that brought the action: if they oversee the regulator, the information edge may trace to congressional proceedings.

Verify at: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/06/ftc-will-require-microsoft-pay-20-million-over-charges-it-illegally-collected-personal-information

[HIGH] Stacked conflict: trades in 6 industries the member has committee power over

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Scott Franklin (FL) · House

Scott Franklin sits on committees regulating Finance, Healthcare, Defense, Technology, Telecom, Transportation and actively trades in Transportation, Telecom, Technology, Finance, Defense, Healthcare. Overlap in multiple committee-regulated sectors compounds conflict-of-interest exposure.

Verify at: https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/PublicDisclosure/FinancialDisclosure · https://efdsearch.senate.gov/search/ · https://www.fec.gov/data/ · https://www.congress.gov/

[HIGH] 19 reportable gifts disclosed totaling $77,702 — top: 2006 Honda Pilot and 2002 Honda Odyssey ($12,000.00)

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Ted Cruz (TX) · Senate

Ted Cruz's Senate annual financial disclosures report 19 reportable gifts (>$480 threshold) totaling $77,702 across recent filings. Senate gift rules limit acceptance to specific carve-outs (personal hospitality, family gifts, official foreign travel) — disclosed gifts outside ordinary hospitality bounds (luxury sports tickets, expensive trips, jewelry) create paper trails for journalists tracking influence-buying. Top gifts: 2006 Honda Pilot and 2002 Honda Odyssey ($12,000.00) from Chad Sweet Bethesda, Maryland; 2006 Honda Pilot and 2002 Honda Odyssey ($12,000.00) from Chad Sweet Bethesda, Maryland; Several items of used clothing upon her husband's passi ($9,720.00) from Allie Hanley Houston, TX.

Verify at: https://efdsearch.senate.gov/search/view/annual/8b455ae7-a24e-462a-95b8-78f7067c0d22/ · https://efdsearch.senate.gov/search/ · https://ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/giftsgenerally

[HIGH] Aaron Bean campaign paid $804,902 to 17 surname-matched vendors, top: ABEL BEAN LAW P.A.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Aaron Bean (FL) · House

Aaron Bean's campaign paid 48 disbursements totaling $804,902 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=ABEL%20BEAN%20LAW%20P.A.

[HIGH] Abraham Hamadeh campaign paid $649,070 to 21 surname-matched vendors, top: HAMADEH, WASEEM J

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Abraham Hamadeh (AZ) · House

Abraham Hamadeh's campaign paid 50 disbursements totaling $649,070 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=HAMADEH

[HIGH] Adam Gray campaign paid $10,150,677 to 42 surname-matched vendors, top: MUNGER TOLLES OLSON LLP

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Adam Gray (CA) · House

Adam Gray's campaign paid 105 disbursements totaling $10,150,677 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=MUNGER%20TOLLES%20OLSON%20LLP

[HIGH] 7 Transportation trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Adam Kinzinger (IL) · House

Member Adam Kinzinger executed 7 Transportation-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] Adam Schiff campaign paid $994,926 to 6 surname-matched vendors, top: SCHIFF, PETER DAVID

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Adam Schiff (CA) · Senate

Adam Schiff's campaign paid 18 disbursements totaling $994,926 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=SCHIFF

[HIGH] Addison McDowell campaign paid $8,715,027 to 36 surname-matched vendors, top: PATTON BOGGS, LLP

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Addison McDowell (NC) · House

Addison McDowell's campaign paid 136 disbursements totaling $8,715,027 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=PATTON%20BOGGS

[HIGH] Adelita Grijalva campaign paid $471,872 to 16 surname-matched vendors, top: A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE FOR GRIJALVA CON

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Adelita Grijalva (AZ) · House

Adelita Grijalva's campaign paid 89 disbursements totaling $471,872 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=A%20WHOLE%20LOT%20OF%20PEOPLE%20FOR%20GRIJALVA%20CONGRESSIONAL%20COMMITTEE

[HIGH] Adriano Espaillat campaign paid $2,191,974 to 30 surname-matched vendors, top: CASTILLO, ERIC

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Adriano Espaillat (NY) · House

Adriano Espaillat's campaign paid 182 disbursements totaling $2,191,974 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=CASTILLO

[HIGH] Al Green campaign paid $118,084,795 to 117 surname-matched vendors, top: SCOTT HOWELL & COMPANY

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Al Green (TX) · House

Al Green's campaign paid 462 disbursements totaling $118,084,795 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=SCOTT%20HOWELL%20%26%20COMPANY

[HIGH] 37 Technology trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Alan S. Lowenthal (CA)

Member Alan S. Lowenthal executed 37 Technology-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 38 Finance trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Alan S. Lowenthal (CA)

Member Alan S. Lowenthal executed 38 Finance-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 31 Defense trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Alan S. Lowenthal (CA)

Member Alan S. Lowenthal executed 31 Defense-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 5 Energy trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Alan S. Lowenthal (CA)

Member Alan S. Lowenthal executed 5 Energy-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] Alejandro “Alex” Padilla campaign paid $3,585,404 to 28 surname-matched vendors, top: KAUFMAN LEGAL GROUP

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Alejandro “Alex” Padilla (CA) · Senate

Alejandro “Alex” Padilla's campaign paid 233 disbursements totaling $3,585,404 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=KAUFMAN%20LEGAL%20GROUP

[HIGH] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaign paid $112,404 to 17 surname-matched vendors, top: LLEWELLYN, FRANK

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY) · House

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign paid 51 disbursements totaling $112,404 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=LLEWELLYN

[HIGH] Alma Adams campaign paid $34,644,588 to 37 surname-matched vendors, top: CHAPMAN CUBINE ADAMS + HUSSEY

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Alma Adams (NC) · House

Alma Adams's campaign paid 179 disbursements totaling $34,644,588 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=CHAPMAN%20CUBINE%20ADAMS%20%2B%20HUSSEY

[HIGH] Ami Bera campaign paid $38,319,049 to 66 surname-matched vendors, top: CHAPMAN CUBINE ADAMS + HUSSEY

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Ami Bera (CA) · House

Ami Bera's campaign paid 388 disbursements totaling $38,319,049 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=CHAPMAN%20CUBINE%20ADAMS%20%2B%20HUSSEY

[HIGH] $214K in corporate/union member-endorsement communications — 35% from COMMITTEE ON LETTER CARRIERS POLITICAL EDUCATION

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Ami Bera (CA) · House

Ami Bera received $213,961.95 in corporate or union communication-cost endorsements — internal-membership communications (mailers, emails, member newsletters) directed to the organization's own employees or members rather than the broader public. The dominant endorser was COMMITTEE ON LETTER CARRIERS POLITICAL EDUCATION ($75,213 = 35%). These are FEC-disclosed expenditures distinct from independent expenditures (express advocacy ads) and electioneering communications (broadcast ads). When a corporate or union PAC commits ≥$50K to internal endorsement, it signals a sustained relationship: the organization is investing in mobilizing its own membership to vote for this member.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C70001516/ · https://www.fec.gov/data/communication-costs/

[HIGH] Discloses $1.4M in personal liabilities (63% leverage of assets) — 15 liability items

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Amy Klobuchar (MN) · Senate

Amy Klobuchar's most-recent Senate annual financial disclosure (year 2025) reports $1,435,007 in personal liabilities against $2,272,513.5 in assets — a 63.1% leverage ratio. Personal debt creates financial pressure that influences voting behavior — a senator with $1.4M in personal loans has incentives distinct from a debt-free colleague. Top liabilities: Debtor; Spouse; Spouse. The disclosure is publicly searchable on the Senate eFD viewer.

Verify at: https://efdsearch.senate.gov/search/view/annual/e6e8b03d-3357-4864-ad96-1b321114cb9c/ · https://efdsearch.senate.gov/search/

[HIGH] André Carson campaign paid $824,490 to 34 surname-matched vendors, top: CARSON CONSULTING

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · André Carson (IN) · House

André Carson's campaign paid 57 disbursements totaling $824,490 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=CARSON%20CONSULTING

[HIGH] Andrea Salinas campaign paid $7,951,840 to 39 surname-matched vendors, top: JACKSON PARKER AGENCY LLC

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Andrea Salinas (OR) · House

Andrea Salinas's campaign paid 106 disbursements totaling $7,951,840 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=JACKSON%20PARKER%20AGENCY%20LLC

[HIGH] Andrew Clyde campaign paid $1,700,775 to 68 surname-matched vendors, top: VIRGINIANS FOR JERRY KILGORE

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Andrew Clyde (GA) · House

Andrew Clyde's campaign paid 221 disbursements totaling $1,700,775 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=VIRGINIANS%20FOR%20JERRY%20KILGORE

[HIGH] Andrew Ogles campaign paid $924,668 to 56 surname-matched vendors, top: BREWER (PERSONAL FUNDS), MARILYN

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Andrew Ogles (TN) · House

Andrew Ogles's campaign paid 133 disbursements totaling $924,668 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=BREWER%20(PERSONAL%20FUNDS)

[HIGH] Andy Biggs campaign paid $230,913 to 6 surname-matched vendors, top: BIGGS, ANDY MR.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Andy Biggs (AZ) · House

Andy Biggs's campaign paid 15 disbursements totaling $230,913 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=BIGGS

[HIGH] Andy Harris campaign paid $33,406,598 to 58 surname-matched vendors, top: HARRIS SIKES MEDIA LLC

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Andy Harris (MD) · House

Andy Harris's campaign paid 208 disbursements totaling $33,406,598 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=HARRIS%20SIKES%20MEDIA%20LLC

[HIGH] Outside groups spent $1,768,114,155 supporting member — 98.6× their own $17,931,968 raise

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Andy Harris (MD) · House

Independent expenditures supporting this member exceeded the member's own fundraising by 98.6×. When outside groups outspend the candidate, the campaign message is shaped primarily by unaccountable third parties rather than the candidate's own platform.

Verify at: https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/PublicDisclosure/FinancialDisclosure · https://efdsearch.senate.gov/search/ · https://www.fec.gov/data/ · https://www.congress.gov/

[HIGH] $1321K in corporate/union member-endorsement communications — 30% from SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Andy Harris (MD) · House

Andy Harris received $1,321,225.41 in corporate or union communication-cost endorsements — internal-membership communications (mailers, emails, member newsletters) directed to the organization's own employees or members rather than the broader public. The dominant endorser was SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION ($397,890.6 = 30%). These are FEC-disclosed expenditures distinct from independent expenditures (express advocacy ads) and electioneering communications (broadcast ads). When a corporate or union PAC commits ≥$50K to internal endorsement, it signals a sustained relationship: the organization is investing in mobilizing its own membership to vote for this member.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C70003124/ · https://www.fec.gov/data/communication-costs/

[HIGH] Outside groups spent $2,586,066,120 supporting member — 123.5× their own $20,944,712 raise

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Andy Kim (NJ) · Senate

Independent expenditures supporting this member exceeded the member's own fundraising by 123.5×. When outside groups outspend the candidate, the campaign message is shaped primarily by unaccountable third parties rather than the candidate's own platform.

Verify at: https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/PublicDisclosure/FinancialDisclosure · https://efdsearch.senate.gov/search/ · https://www.fec.gov/data/ · https://www.congress.gov/

[HIGH] Angela Alsobrooks campaign paid $20,796,520 to 15 surname-matched vendors, top: TREASURER OF THE UNITED STATES

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Angela Alsobrooks (MD) · Senate

Angela Alsobrooks's campaign paid 77 disbursements totaling $20,796,520 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=TREASURER%20OF%20THE%20UNITED%20STATES

[HIGH] Angie Craig campaign paid $172,262 to 24 surname-matched vendors, top: SWENSON ADVISORS, LLP

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Angie Craig (MN) · House

Angie Craig's campaign paid 48 disbursements totaling $172,262 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=SWENSON%20ADVISORS

[HIGH] 18 Technology trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Angus King (ME) · Senate

Member Angus King executed 18 Technology-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 5 Finance trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Angus King (ME) · Senate

Member Angus King executed 5 Finance-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 4 Energy trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Angus King (ME) · Senate

Member Angus King executed 4 Energy-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] Angus King campaign paid $13,998,572 to 88 surname-matched vendors, top: KING STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Angus King (ME) · Senate

Angus King's campaign paid 287 disbursements totaling $13,998,572 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=KING%20STRATEGIC%20COMMUNICATIONS

[HIGH] Ann Wagner campaign paid $2,329,665 to 52 surname-matched vendors, top: LISA WAGNER AND COMPANY, INC.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Ann Wagner (MO) · House

Ann Wagner's campaign paid 157 disbursements totaling $2,329,665 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=LISA%20WAGNER%20AND%20COMPANY

[HIGH] 21 Finance trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · April McClain Delaney (MD) · House

Member April McClain Delaney executed 21 Finance-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 10 Pharma trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · April McClain Delaney (MD) · House

Member April McClain Delaney executed 10 Pharma-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 4 Transportation trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · April McClain Delaney (MD) · House

Member April McClain Delaney executed 4 Transportation-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] April McClain Delaney campaign paid $29,676,078 to 47 surname-matched vendors, top: DELANEY, JOHN KEVIN

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · April McClain Delaney (MD) · House

April McClain Delaney's campaign paid 193 disbursements totaling $29,676,078 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=DELANEY

[HIGH] 5 Technology trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Ashley Hinson (IA) · House

Member Ashley Hinson executed 5 Technology-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 12 Technology trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Ashley Moody (FL) · Senate

Member Ashley Moody executed 12 Technology-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] Ashley Moody campaign paid $1,611,476 to 16 surname-matched vendors, top: QUICK RESPONSE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Ashley Moody (FL) · Senate

Ashley Moody's campaign paid 47 disbursements totaling $1,611,476 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=QUICK%20RESPONSE%20COMMUNICATIONS

[HIGH] 23 Energy trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Austin Scott (GA) · House

Member Austin Scott executed 23 Energy-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] Austin Scott campaign paid $109,931,025 to 30 surname-matched vendors, top: SCOTT HOWELL & COMPANY

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Austin Scott (GA) · House

Austin Scott's campaign paid 178 disbursements totaling $109,931,025 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=SCOTT%20HOWELL%20%26%20COMPANY

[HIGH] BUY $AAPL 1 day after a Technology floor speech

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Barbara Comstock (VA) · House

Barbara Comstock delivered a 221-word floor speech on 2017-10-11 that the classifier tagged Technology sector (preview: "Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2105. When I travel around my district, which is rich with technology workers, the thing that I hear repeated concern about is the increasing need for indi- vidu…"). The member buy $AAPL (a Technology-sector stock) 1 day after the speech. Floor speeches are the strongest voluntary-advocacy signal a member emits — sector-aligned trades in the speech window suggest the member's portfolio tracks their public legislative stance.

Verify at: https://www.congress.gov/115/crec/2017/10/11/CREC-2017-10-11-house.pdf · https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/FinancialDisclosure

[HIGH] Barry Moore campaign paid $51,746,264 to 61 surname-matched vendors, top: MOORE A SERIES LLC

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Barry Moore (AL) · House

Barry Moore's campaign paid 360 disbursements totaling $51,746,264 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=MOORE%20A%20SERIES%20LLC

[HIGH] Becca Balint campaign paid $10,817,191 to 17 surname-matched vendors, top: WILLIAMS AND CONNOLLY LLP

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Becca Balint (VT) · House

Becca Balint's campaign paid 62 disbursements totaling $10,817,191 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=WILLIAMS%20AND%20CONNOLLY%20LLP

[HIGH] Ben Cline campaign paid $495,849 to 50 surname-matched vendors, top: KEVIN CLINE LAW PLLC

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Ben Cline (VA) · House

Ben Cline's campaign paid 128 disbursements totaling $495,849 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=KEVIN%20CLINE%20LAW%20PLLC

[HIGH] Bennie Thompson campaign paid $27,948,365 to 16 surname-matched vendors, top: THOMPSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bennie Thompson (MS) · House

Bennie Thompson's campaign paid 97 disbursements totaling $27,948,365 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=THOMPSON%20COMMUNICATIONS

[HIGH] Bernard “Bernie” Sanders campaign paid $14,917,678 to 16 surname-matched vendors, top: MACWILLIAMS SANDERS COMMUNICATION

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bernard “Bernie” Sanders (VT) · Senate

Bernard “Bernie” Sanders's campaign paid 96 disbursements totaling $14,917,678 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=MACWILLIAMS%20SANDERS%20COMMUNICATION

[HIGH] $305K in corporate/union member-endorsement communications — 58% from COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bernard “Bernie” Sanders (VT) · Senate

Bernard “Bernie” Sanders received $304,968.91 in corporate or union communication-cost endorsements — internal-membership communications (mailers, emails, member newsletters) directed to the organization's own employees or members rather than the broader public. The dominant endorser was COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA ($178,155.66 = 58%). These are FEC-disclosed expenditures distinct from independent expenditures (express advocacy ads) and electioneering communications (broadcast ads). When a corporate or union PAC commits ≥$50K to internal endorsement, it signals a sustained relationship: the organization is investing in mobilizing its own membership to vote for this member.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C70005285/ · https://www.fec.gov/data/communication-costs/

[HIGH] Bernie Moreno campaign paid $906,011 to 24 surname-matched vendors, top: VIRGINIANS FOR JERRY KILGORE

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bernie Moreno (OH) · Senate

Bernie Moreno's campaign paid 98 disbursements totaling $906,011 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=VIRGINIANS%20FOR%20JERRY%20KILGORE

[HIGH] 11 Technology trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bill Cassidy (LA) · Senate

Member Bill Cassidy executed 11 Technology-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 5 Finance trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bill Cassidy (LA) · Senate

Member Bill Cassidy executed 5 Finance-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] Bill Cassidy campaign paid $1,178,617 to 24 surname-matched vendors, top: FETZER STEPHENS, INC.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bill Cassidy (LA) · Senate

Bill Cassidy's campaign paid 68 disbursements totaling $1,178,617 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=FETZER%20STEPHENS

[HIGH] 15% of stock trades (26 of 170) in major federal contractors — top: LOW ($46B in contracts, mostly Department of Defense)

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bill Cassidy (LA) · Senate

Bill Cassidy concentrated 15% of their stock-trading activity (26 of 170 non-bond trades) in companies that each carry $5B+ in federal contracts. The combined federal-procurement exposure of just the top-5 traded names is $220B. Trading concentration in companies whose revenue depends materially on federal appropriations creates a direct conflict-of-interest with the member's appropriations and oversight votes — the more a stock's price moves on federal-spending decisions, the larger the alignment between the member's portfolio and their floor votes. Source: USAspending.gov contract awards.

Verify at: https://www.usaspending.gov/ · https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/FinancialDisclosure

[HIGH] Bill Foster campaign paid $14,172,825 to 18 surname-matched vendors, top: JAMES FOSTER & ASSOCIATES

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bill Foster (IL) · House

Bill Foster's campaign paid 92 disbursements totaling $14,172,825 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=JAMES%20FOSTER%20%26%20ASSOCIATES

[HIGH] Bill Huizenga campaign paid $278,935 to 18 surname-matched vendors, top: DAVID J. CARLIN

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bill Huizenga (MI) · House

Bill Huizenga's campaign paid 32 disbursements totaling $278,935 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=DAVID%20J.%20CARLIN

[HIGH] 39 Technology trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Blake Moore (UT) · House

Member Blake Moore executed 39 Technology-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 6 Pharma trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Blake Moore (UT) · House

Member Blake Moore executed 6 Pharma-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 16 Finance trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Blake Moore (UT) · House

Member Blake Moore executed 16 Finance-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 7 Defense trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Blake Moore (UT) · House

Member Blake Moore executed 7 Defense-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] Blake Moore campaign paid $28,152,823 to 24 surname-matched vendors, top: MOORE A SERIES LLC

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Blake Moore (UT) · House

Blake Moore's campaign paid 193 disbursements totaling $28,152,823 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=MOORE%20A%20SERIES%20LLC

[HIGH] 13 Technology trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bob Gibbs (OH) · House

Member Bob Gibbs executed 13 Technology-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 6 Pharma trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bob Gibbs (OH) · House

Member Bob Gibbs executed 6 Pharma-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 6 Energy trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bob Gibbs (OH) · House

Member Bob Gibbs executed 6 Energy-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] Brad Knott campaign paid $374,075 to 14 surname-matched vendors, top: KNOTT'S BERRY FARM

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Brad Knott (NC) · House

Brad Knott's campaign paid 39 disbursements totaling $374,075 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=KNOTT'S%20BERRY%20FARM

[HIGH] Brad Sherman campaign paid $2,445,074 to 34 surname-matched vendors, top: SHERMAN, BRAD M

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Brad Sherman (CA) · House

Brad Sherman's campaign paid 62 disbursements totaling $2,445,074 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=SHERMAN

[HIGH] Bradley “Brad” Schneider campaign paid $2,119,729 to 36 surname-matched vendors, top: LEVY RESTAURANTS

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bradley “Brad” Schneider (IL) · House

Bradley “Brad” Schneider's campaign paid 61 disbursements totaling $2,119,729 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=LEVY%20RESTAURANTS

[HIGH] Brendan Boyle campaign paid $4,257,592 to 29 surname-matched vendors, top: ANGERHOLZER BROZ CONSULTING LLC

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Brendan Boyle (PA) · House

Brendan Boyle's campaign paid 257 disbursements totaling $4,257,592 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=ANGERHOLZER%20BROZ%20CONSULTING%20LLC

[HIGH] Brett Guthrie campaign paid $4,322,499 to 47 surname-matched vendors, top: GUTHRIE, BRUCE

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Brett Guthrie (KY) · House

Brett Guthrie's campaign paid 162 disbursements totaling $4,322,499 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=GUTHRIE

[HIGH] Brian Babin campaign paid $9,756,061 to 46 surname-matched vendors, top: DESTINATION CLEVELAND

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Brian Babin (TX) · House

Brian Babin's campaign paid 185 disbursements totaling $9,756,061 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=DESTINATION%20CLEVELAND

[HIGH] Brian Jack campaign paid $11,279,687 to 86 surname-matched vendors, top: JACKSON PARKER AGENCY LLC

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Brian Jack (GA) · House

Brian Jack's campaign paid 265 disbursements totaling $11,279,687 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=JACKSON%20PARKER%20AGENCY%20LLC

[HIGH] Brian Mast campaign paid $956,161 to 30 surname-matched vendors, top: VIRGINIANS FOR JERRY KILGORE

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Brian Mast (FL) · House

Brian Mast's campaign paid 177 disbursements totaling $956,161 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=VIRGINIANS%20FOR%20JERRY%20KILGORE

[HIGH] Brian Schatz campaign paid $1,724,180 to 10 surname-matched vendors, top: SCHATZ, DAVID

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Brian Schatz (HI) · Senate

Brian Schatz's campaign paid 99 disbursements totaling $1,724,180 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=SCHATZ

[HIGH] Brittany Pettersen campaign paid $12,624,013 to 25 surname-matched vendors, top: GORDON & SCHWENKMEYER, INC.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Brittany Pettersen (CO) · House

Brittany Pettersen's campaign paid 121 disbursements totaling $12,624,013 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=GORDON%20%26%20SCHWENKMEYER

[HIGH] 39 Technology trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bruce Westerman (AR) · House

Member Bruce Westerman executed 39 Technology-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 17 Finance trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bruce Westerman (AR) · House

Member Bruce Westerman executed 17 Finance-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 8 Pharma trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bruce Westerman (AR) · House

Member Bruce Westerman executed 8 Pharma-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 8 Energy trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bruce Westerman (AR) · House

Member Bruce Westerman executed 8 Energy-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] Bruce Westerman campaign paid $138,506 to 15 surname-matched vendors, top: CRATE & BARREL

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Bruce Westerman (AR) · House

Bruce Westerman's campaign paid 38 disbursements totaling $138,506 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=CRATE%20%26%20BARREL

[HIGH] 32 Technology trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Byron Donalds (FL) · House

Member Byron Donalds executed 32 Technology-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 13 Finance trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Byron Donalds (FL) · House

Member Byron Donalds executed 13 Finance-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 7 Defense trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Byron Donalds (FL) · House

Member Byron Donalds executed 7 Defense-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 7 Pharma trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Byron Donalds (FL) · House

Member Byron Donalds executed 7 Pharma-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] Byron Donalds campaign paid $138,506 to 15 surname-matched vendors, top: CRATE & BARREL

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Byron Donalds (FL) · House

Byron Donalds's campaign paid 38 disbursements totaling $138,506 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=CRATE%20%26%20BARREL

[HIGH] 10 Pharma trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Carol Miller (WV) · House

Member Carol Miller executed 10 Pharma-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 4 Finance trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Carol Miller (WV) · House

Member Carol Miller executed 4 Finance-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 7 Energy trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Carol Miller (WV) · House

Member Carol Miller executed 7 Energy-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] 5 Technology trades within ±30 days of a Federal Register rule in that sector

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Carol Miller (WV) · House

Member Carol Miller executed 5 Technology-sector trades closely aligned with Federal Register rules/notices affecting the same industry. Regulatory-calendar timing is an information-asymmetry signal.

[HIGH] Celeste Maloy campaign paid $151,149 to 21 surname-matched vendors, top: GUIDRY-MALOY GROUP, LLC

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Celeste Maloy (UT) · House

Celeste Maloy's campaign paid 64 disbursements totaling $151,149 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=GUIDRY-MALOY%20GROUP

[HIGH] Charles “Chuck” Fleischmann campaign paid $1,661,464 to 41 surname-matched vendors, top: FLEISCHMANN, CHARLES J

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:08:27 GMT

HIGH · Charles “Chuck” Fleischmann (TN) · House

Charles “Chuck” Fleischmann's campaign paid 152 disbursements totaling $1,661,464 to vendors whose names match the member's surname, a family member named in their bio, or a committee treasurer's surname. Can be legitimate (shared name, family firm) but warrants verification — particularly when the same vendor name recurs across multiple cycles.

Verify at: https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?committee_id=&recipient_name=FLEISCHMANN