DETECTOR · P142

Sponsored Trips High Volume

Member accepted ≥10 sponsored 'officially-connected' trips disclosed under Ethics rules — cumulative gift-acceptance exposure warrants sponsor scrutiny.

What this detector measures

Member accepted ≥10 sponsored 'officially-connected' trips disclosed under Ethics rules — cumulative gift-acceptance exposure warrants sponsor scrutiny.

What to ask the senator's office

  1. Which sponsors funded the most trips, and what are their federal-policy interests?
  2. Did the senator's votes on sponsor-related issues align with sponsor's positions during the trip period?
  3. Were any of the trips coordinated with industry conferences (TPA / NDIA / CES / RSA / similar)?

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