CREW: Funds for Favors Report: Exposing Donor's Influence on Committee Leaders (11/16/11)

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Funds for Favors:

Exposing Donors Influence on Committee LeadersNovember 16, 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary... 1

Methodology.. 3

House Committee on Agriculture

Chairman: Frank Lucas (R-OK)... 4 Ranking Member: Collin Peterson (D-MN). 6

Contribution and Voting Charts 8

House Committee on Armed Services

Chairman: Buck McKeon (R-CA) 9 Ranking Member: Adam Smith (D-WA). 11 Contribution and Voting Charts 13

House Committee on Education and the Workforce

Chairman: John Kline (R-MN). 14 Ranking Member: George Miller (D-CA) 16 Contribution and Voting Charts 18

House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Chairman: Fred Upton (R-MI)... 19 Ranking Member: Henry Waxman (D-CA).. 21 Contribution and Voting Charts. 23


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House Committee on Financial Services

Chairman: Spencer Bachus (R-AL)... 24 Ranking Member: Barney Frank (D-MA). 26 Contribution and Voting Charts. 28

House Committee on Homeland Security

Chairman: Peter King (R-NY)... 29 Ranking Member: Bennie Thompson (D-MS).. 31 Contribution and Voting Charts. 33

House Committee on Judiciary

Chairman: Lamar Smith (R-TX) 34 Ranking Member: John Conyers (D-MI)... 36 Contribution and Voting Charts. 38

House Committee on Natural Resources

Chairman: Doc Hastings (R-WA).. 39 Ranking Member: Edward Markey (D-MA) 41

Contribution and Voting Charts 43

House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

Chairman: Ralph Hall (R-TX)... 44 Ranking Member: Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX)... 46 Contribution and Voting Charts. 48

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Chairman: John Mica (R-FL).49 Ranking Member: Nick Rahall (D-WV)51 Contribution and Voting Charts. 53


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Heading a committee in the House of Representatives brings rewards beyond the chance

to write important bills: an increase in campaign contributions from the same industries those

committees are supposed to oversee. Research by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in

Washington (CREW) found as members grow in power and seniority, the industries they are

responsible for regulating steer more and more money into their campaign coffers. Those

members typically receive especially big jumps in industry donations during the election cycle

immediately before assuming the chairmanship or ranking member position.

CREW examined campaign contributions to the current chairmen and ranking members

of 10 committees, analyzing them from the 1998 election cycle through the 2010 election cycle.

Industry contributions to those members have skyrocketed during that period, increasing by

nearly 600%, far more than the 230% increase in overall contributions to those members during

the same period.

During the 2010 election cycle, the industries examined by CREW donated more than

$8.9 million to the chairmen and ranking members responsible for regulating them, making up

27% of the chairmen and ranking members total contributions. Those members had received

just 13% of their campaign contributions from the same industry groups in the 1998 electioncycle, when many were still relatively junior members of the committees they later rose to lead.

With a few exceptions, CREWs findings held true across industries, committees, and

party affiliation, illustrating just how deeply the pay-to-play culture has penetrated the House of

Representatives. For instance, Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN), the ranking member of the

Agriculture Committee has seen his donations from agriculture industries soar by 711% since

1998. That dwarfs the rate of growth of his total contributions, which grew by 274% over the

same period. On the other side of the aisle, Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL), chairman of the

Financial Services Committee, has experienced a 620% increase in donations from the financial

services industries since 1998. Overall, contributions to his campaign increased by 234%.Notably, Rep. Bachus earned nearly two-thirds of his total campaign contributions during the

2010 election cycle from industries regulated by his committee.

CREW also found that since 2007, many committee leaders voted in agreement with the

industries they regulate a majority of the time. In some cases, committee leaders voted


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disproportionately in favor of industry positions compared to the average Democrat or

Republican.

CREWs findings raise new questions about how beholden House committee chairmen

and ranking members are to the industries they oversee, and whether they are independent

enough to put public interest ahead of special interests.

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METHODOLOGY

CREW examined campaign contributions to standing House committee chairmen and ranking

members from industries under the jurisdictions of their committees. CREW used the list of

standing committees published by the House clerks office on May 9, 2011, as well as individual

committee websites, to identify committee leaders.

CREW used campaign contribution data tracked by the Center for Responsive Politics (CRP),

which identifies and categorizes individual contributions based on industry.1

CREW relied on CRPs list of committee-related industries for the six committees it tracks:

Agriculture, Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Natural Resources, and

Transportation and Infrastructure. For the committees CRP does not track, CREW relied on

CRPs industry definitions and matched those industries with the committees that regulate them

as outlined by House Rule 10 of the Rules for the 112th Congress. These committees include:

Education and the Workforce; Homeland Security; Judiciary; and Science, Space, andTechnology.

Campaign contribution data includes the total amount received by the members campaign

committee and political action committee (PAC) for each election cycle from 1998-2010. In

several cases, a members PAC was initially formed sometime during that period and CREW

noted the date of formation.

CREW used voting data provided by MapLight.org, which maintains records of how each

member of Congress voted on every bill, and uses public records to categorize which interest

groups, companies, and organizations support and oppose key bills in Congress. Congressional

voting data is included for the 110th Congress, 111th Congress, and the 112th Congress through

September 30, 2011.

1 Campaign finance data was collected from CRPs database in summer 2011 and does not reflect subsequentamendments.

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REPRESENTATIVE FRANK LUCAS (R-OK)

Chairman, House Committee on Agriculture

Joined committee: 19972

Assumed leadership: 2009

Elected to Congress: 1994

Formed PAC: 2010

Rep. Lucass contributions from agriculture industries increased as his seniority on the

committee rose. During the 110th Congress, before entering leadership, Rep. Lucas voted

disproportionately in agreement with the industries regulated by the Agriculture Committee.

The following election cycle, the industries drastically increased their contributions to Rep.

Lucas. Over the past seven election cycles, contributions from agriculture industries to Rep.

Lucas increased at a rate far outpacing his total contributions.

Campaign Contributions from the Agriculture Sector

1998 Election Cycle 2010 Election Cycle % Change

Industry Contributions $70,451 $444,200 531%

Total Contributions $395,218 $1,088,725 175%

During the 2010 election cycle the first election cycle after Rep. Lucas assumed aleadership position in the committee agriculture industries tripled their contributions to his

campaign committee and PAC over the previous cycle, from $149,853 to $444,200. Total

contributions doubled during the same time period, from $543,187 to $1,088,725. During the 2010 election cycle, agriculture industries accounted for 41% of the $1,088,725 in

total contributions received by Rep. Lucas campaign committee and PAC.

During the 1998 election cycle, agriculture industries accounted for 18% of the $395,218 intotal contributions received by Rep. Lucas campaign committee.

Campaign Contribution highlights from industries regulated by the Committee3

The Crop Production and Basic Processing industry donated more than seven times moremoney to Rep. Lucas during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle,

increasing its contributions from $20,750 to $155,300.

2 CREW reviewed the online editions of the Congressional Directory from the U.S. Government Printing Officesavailable from the 105th Congress (1997-1998) through the 111th Congress (2009-2010). Therefore, the Congressmember has been a member of the committee since at least 1997 and possibly earlier.3 This section highlights committee industries that significantly increased their donations to the committee leaderbetween the 1998 and 2010 election cycles.

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The Agricultural Services/Products industry donated nearly six times more money to Rep.Lucas during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its

contributions from $20,250 to $118,750.

The Food Processing and Sales industry donated more than six times more money to Rep.Lucas during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


Votes on Agriculture Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. Lucas voted on average 77% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Agriculture Committee. In contrast, the average Republican voted in

agreement with the industries 51% of the time.

From 2009-2010, Rep. Lucas voted on average 54% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Agriculture Committee. The average Republican voted in agreement with

the industries 58% of the time. Since January 2011, Rep. Lucas has voted on average 93% in agreement with the industries

regulated by the Agriculture Committee. The average Republican has voted in agreement

with the industries 87% of the time.

Voting history for industries regulated by the Committee4

Rep. Lucas cast 35 votes on issues relevant to the Crop Production and Basic Processingindustry from 2007-2008. He voted in agreement with the industry 80% of the time. The

average Republican cast 34 votes on Crop Production and Basic Processing issues and

voted in agreement with the industry 49% of the time. Rep. Lucas cast 23 votes on issues relevant to the Agricultural Services/Products industry

from 2007-2008. He voted in agreement with the industry 78% of the time. The average

Republican cast 22 votes on Agricultural Services/Products issues and voted in agreement

with the industry 55% of the time.

Rep. Lucas cast 14 votes on issues relevant to the Food Processing and Sales industry from2007-2008. He voted in agreement with the industry 71% of the time. The average

Republican cast 14 votes on Food Processing and Sales issues and voted in agreement with

the industry 59% of the time.

4 This section highlights instances during the 110th-112th Congresses when the committee leader voted morefavorably on industry issues than the average party member. In some instances, committee leaders voted more oftenon issues relevant to their industry than the average party member.

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REPRESENTATIVE COLLIN PETERSON (D-MN)

Ranking Minority Member, House Committee on Agriculture


Assumed Leadership: 2005


Formed PAC: 2007

Rep. Peterson served as ranking member of the committee from 2005-2006 and served as

chairman from 2007-2010. During the 111th and 112th Congresses, Rep. Peterson voted

disproportionately in agreement with the industries regulated by the Agriculture Committee

compared to the average Democrat. Over the past seven election cycles, as his seniority on the

committee rose, contributions from agriculture industries to Rep. Peterson increased at a rate far

outpacing his total contributions.

Campaign Contributions from the Agriculture Sector




During the 2006 election cycle the first election cycle after Rep. Peterson assumed aleadership position on the committee contributions from agriculture industries to Rep.

Petersons campaign committee increased by 292% over the previous election cycle, from

$98,996 to $388,186. Total contributions increased by 122% during the same time period,from $422,906 to $938,128.

During the 2010 election cycle, agriculture industries accounted for 47% of the $1,380,382 intotal contributions received by Rep. Peterson campaign committee and PAC.

During the 1998 election cycle, agriculture industries accounted for 22% of the $369,310 intotal contributions received by Rep. Peterson campaign committee.


The Agriculture Services/Products industry donated nearly 12 times more money to Rep.Peterson during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its



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The Crop Production and Basic Processing industry donated nearly 16 times more moneyto Rep. Peterson during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle,


The Dairy industry donated nearly four times more money to Rep. Peterson during the 2010election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its contributions from $18,000

to $67,000.

Votes on Agriculture Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. Peterson voted on average 70% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Agriculture Committee. The average Democrat voted in agreement with the

industries 70% of the time.

From 2009-2010, Rep. Peterson voted on average 54% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Agriculture Committee. In contrast, the average Democrat voted in

agreement with the industries 40% of the time. Since January 2011, Rep. Peterson has voted on average 72% in agreement with the

industries regulated by the Agriculture Committee. In contrast, the average Democrat has

voted in agreement with the industries 27% of the time.


Rep. Peterson cast only six votes on issues relevant to the Dairy industry from 2009-2010.He voted in agreement with the industry 50% of the time. The average Democrat cast six

votes on Dairy issues and voted in agreement with the industry 23% of the time.

Rep. Peterson has cast 20 votes on issues relevant to the Agriculture Services/Productsindustry since January 2011. He has so far voted in agreement with the industry 85% of the

time. The average Democrat has cast 20 votes on Agriculture Services/Products issues and

has voted in agreement with the industry 32% of the time.

Rep. Peterson has cast 15 votes on issues relevant to the Crop Production and BasicProcessing industry since January 2011. He has so far voted in agreement with the industry

87% of the time. The average Democrat has cast 15 votes on Crop Production and Basic

Processing issues and has voted in agreement with the industry 33% of the time.

7 This section highlights instances during the 110th-112th Congresses when the committee leader voted morefavorably on industry issues than the average party member.

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House Committee on Agriculture

Contributions 1998-2010

110th

Congress Votes in Agreement with Industry

111th


$0

$200,000

$400,000

$600,000

$800,000

$1,000,000

$1,200,000

$1,400,000

$1,600,000

1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010

Rep. Lucas Industry

Rep. Peterson Industry

Rep. Lucas Total

Rep. Peterson Total

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Rep. Colin Peterson (D-MN)

Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK)

Member

Average Party Member

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Rep. Colin Peterson (D-MN)

Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK)

Member


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REPRESENTATIVE BUCK MCKEON (R-CA)

Chairman, House Committee on Armed Services




Formed PAC: 1996

Prior to assuming the chairmanship, Rep. McKeon served as ranking member of the

committee from 2009 to 2010. That election cycle, armed services industries drastically

increased their contributions to Rep. McKeon. Additionally, during the 111th and 112th

Congresses, he has voted favorably with the industries regulated by the Armed Services

Committee. Over the past seven election cycles, as his seniority on the committee rose,

contributions from armed services industries increased at a rate far outpacing his total

contributions.

Campaign Contributions from the Armed Services Sector




During the 2010 election cycle the first election cycle after Rep. McKeon assumed aleadership position on the committee contributions from armed services industries to his

campaign committee and PAC increased by 444% over the previous cycle, from $86,450 to$469,900. In contrast, total contributions increased by only 3% during the same time period,

from $1,961,134 to $2,026,660.

During the 2010 election cycle, armed services industries accounted for 23% of the$2,026,660 in total contributions received by Rep. McKeons campaign committee and PAC.

During the 1998 election cycle, armed services industries accounted for 8% of the $511,714in total contributions received by Rep. McKeons campaign committee and PAC.

8 CREW reviewed the online editions of the Congressional Directory from the U.S. Government Printing Officesavailable from the 105th Congress (1997-1998) through the 111th Congress (2009-2010). Therefore, the Congressmember has been a member of the committee since at least 1997 and possibly earlier.

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The Defense Aerospace industry donated more than seven times more money to Rep.McKeon during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


The Defense Electronics industry donated nearly ten times more money to Rep. McKeonduring the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


The Misc Defense industry donated more than 32 times more money to Rep. McKeonduring the 2010 election cycle than during the 2000 election cycle, increasing its

contributions from $4,500 to $145,400.10

Votes on Armed Services Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. McKeon voted on average 25% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Armed Services Committee. The average Republican voted in agreement


From 2009-2010, Rep. McKeon voted on average 67% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Armed Services Committee. In contrast, the average Republican voted in

agreement with the industry 55% of the time.

Since January 2011, Rep. McKeon has voted on average 100% in agreement with theindustries regulated by the Armed Services Committee. The average Republican has voted in


Voting history for specific industries regulated by the Committee11

Rep. McKeon cast nine votes on issues relevant to the Foreign & Defense Policy industryfrom 2009-2010. He voted in agreement with the industry 67% of the time. The average

Republican cast nine votes on Foreign & Defense Policy issues and voted in agreement


9 This section highlights committee industries that significantly increased their donations to the committee leaderbetween the 1998 and 2010 election cycles.10 Misc. Defense did not make any contributions in the 1998 election cycle.11 This section highlights instances during the 110th-112th Congresses when the committee leader voted morefavorably on industry issues than the average party member.

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REPRESENTATIVE ADAM SMITH (D-WA)

Ranking Minority Member, House Committee on Armed Services




Formed PAC: 201013

Over the past seven election cycles, as Rep. Smiths seniority on the committee rose,

contributions from armed services industries increased at a rate far outpacing his total

contributions. Additionally, thus far in the 112th Congress, Rep. Smith has voted

disproportionately in agreement with the industries regulated by the Armed Services Committee

compared to the average Democrat.

Campaign Contributions from the Armed Services Sector



Total Contributions $803,358 $948,533 18%

During the 2010 election cycle the election cycle prior to Rep. Smiths first term in aleadership position on the committee contributions from armed services industries to his

campaign committee increased by 267% over the previous cycle, from $26,750 to $98,250.

In contrast, total contributions increased by 46% during the same time period, from $648,477

to $948,533.14 During the 2010 election cycle, armed services industries accounted for 10% of the $948,533

in total contributions received by Rep. Smith campaign committee.

During the 1998 election cycle, armed services industries accounted for 1% of the $803,358in total contributions received by Rep. Smiths campaign committee.

12 CREW reviewed the online editions of the Congressional Directory from the U.S. Government Printing Officesavailable from the 105th Congress (1997-1998) through the 111th Congress (2009-2010). Therefore, the Congressmember has been a member of the committee since at least 1997 and possibly earlier.13 The PACs first activity was reported in December 2010.14 Full campaign contribution data is not yet available for the 2012 election, the first election cycle after Rep. Smithassumed a leadership position in the committee.

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The Defense Aerospace industry donated more than eight times more money to Rep. Smithduring the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


The Defense Electronics industry doubled its donations to Rep. Smith between the 2002and 2010 election cycles, increasing its contributions from $10,500 to $34,500.

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The Misc Defense industry nearly doubled its donations to Rep. Smith between the 2000and 2010 election cycles, increasing its contributions from $5,000 to $8,750.

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Votes on Armed Services Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. Smith voted on average 75% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Armed Services Committee. The average Democrat voted in agreement

with the industries 71% of the time. From 2009-2010, Rep. Smith voted on average 33% in agreement with the industries

regulated by the Armed Services Committee. The average Democrat voted in agreement


Since January 2011, Rep. Smith has voted on average 75% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Armed Services Committee. In contrast, the average Democrat has voted in


15 This section highlights committee industries that significantly increased their donations to the committee leaderbetween the 1998 and 2010 election cycles.16 The Defense Electronics indsutry did not make any contributions to Rep. Smith during the 1998 or 2000 electioncycles.17 The Misc Defense industry did not make any contributions to Rep. Smith during the 1998 election cycle.

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House Committee on Armed Services


110th


111th


$0

$500,000

$1,000,000

$1,500,000

$2,000,000

$2,500,000

1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010

Rep. McKeon Industry

Rep. Smith Industry

Rep. McKeon Total

Rep. Smith Total

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA)

Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA)

Member


0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA)

Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA)

Member


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REPRESENTATIVE JOHN KLINE (R-MN)

Chairman, House Committee on Education and the Workforce




Formed PAC: 2007

Rep. Kline served as ranking member of the committee from 2009 to 2010. That election

cycle, Rep. Klines contributions from education and workforce industries rose dramatically.

Over the past five election cycles, as Rep. Klines seniority on the committee rose, contributions

from the education and workforce industries increased at a rate far outpacing his total

contributions. Rep. Klines voting history, however, does not reflect the industries largess.

Campaign Contributions from the Education and Workforce Sector



Total Contributions $1,553,130 $1,842,689 19%

During the 2010 election cycle the first election cycle after Rep. Kline assumed aleadership position on the committee contributions from education and workforce

industries to his campaign committee and PAC increased by 232% over the previous cycle,

from $36,000 to $119,600. In contrast, total contributions increased by 12% during the same

time period, from $1,638,891 to $1,842,689. During the 2010 election cycle, education and workforce industries accounted for 6% of the

$1,842,689 in total contributions received by Rep. Klines campaign committee and PAC.

During the 2002 election cycle, education and workforce industries accounted for 1% of the$1,553,130 in total contributions received by Rep. Klines campaign committee.


The Education industry donated more than 10 times more money to Rep. Kline during the2010 election cycle than during the 2002 election cycle, increasing its contributions from

$7,250 to $76,700.

The Health Professionals industry donated nearly three times more money to Rep. Klineduring the 2010 election cycle than during the 2002 election cycle, increasing its


18 This section highlights committee industries that significantly increased their donations to the committee leaderbetween the 1998 and 2010 election cycles.

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Votes on Education and Workforce Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. Kline voted on average 56% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Education and Workforce Committee. The average Republican voted in


From 2009-2010, Rep. Kline voted on average 34% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Education and Workforce Committee. The average Republican voted in


Since January 2011, Rep. Kline has voted on average 24% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Education and Workforce Committee. The average Republican has voted in


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REPRESENTATIVE GEORGE MILLER (D-CA)

Ranking Minority Member, House Committee on Education and the Workforce




Formed PAC: 2000

Rep. Miller served as ranking member of the committee from 2001 to 2006 and served as

chairman from 2007 to 2010. Over the past seven election cycles, as his seniority on the

committee rose, contributions from education and workforce industries to Rep. Miller increased

at a rate far outpacing his total contributions. Rep. Millers voting history, however, does not

reflect the industries largess.

Campaign Contributions from the Education and Workforce Sector




During the 2002 election cycle the first election cycle after Rep. Miller assumed aleadership position on the committee contributions from education and workforce

industries to his campaign committee and PAC increased by 38% over the previous cycle,

from $145,150 in 2000 to $199,863 in 2002. Total contributions increased by 65% during

the same time period, from $417,748 to $687,741. During the 2010 election cycle, education and workforce industries accounted for 30% of the

$1,527,308 in total contributions received by Rep. Millers campaign committee and PAC.

During the 1998 election cycle, education and workforce industries accounted for 18% of the$346,025 in total contributions received by Rep. Millers campaign committee.


The Education industry donated more than 90 times more money to Rep. Miller during the2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its contributions from

$1,500 to $135,461.


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The Health Professionals industry donated more than five times more money to Rep. Millerduring the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


The Building Trade Unions donated nearly six times more money to Rep. Miller during the2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its contributions from

$18,000 to $107,650.

Votes on Education and Workforce Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. Miller voted on average 88% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Education and Workforce Committee. The average Democrat voted in


From 2009-2010, Rep. Miller voted on average 82% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Education and Workforce Committee. The average Democrat voted in

agreement with the industries 81% of the time. Since January 2011, Rep. Miller has voted on average 77% in agreement with the industries

regulated by the Education and Workforce Committee. The average Democrat has voted in


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House Committee on Education and the Workforce


110th Congress Votes in Agreement with Industry


$0

$200,000

$400,000

$600,000

$800,000

$1,000,000

$1,200,000

$1,400,000

$1,600,000

$1,800,000

$2,000,000

1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010

Rep. Kline Industry

Rep. Miller Industry

Rep. Kline Total

Rep. Miller Total

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

George Miller (D-CA)

John Kline (R-MN)

Member


0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

George Miller (D-CA)

John Kline (R-MN)

Member


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REPRESENTATIVE FRED UPTON (R-MI)

Chairman, House Committee on Energy and Commerce




Formed PAC: 1997

Over the past seven election cycles, as Rep. Uptons seniority on the committee rose,

contributions from energy and commerce industries increased at a rate far outpacing his total

contributions. Moreover, after championing the industries causes in the 110th Congress, energy

and commerce industries drastically increased their donations to Rep. Upton during the

following election cycle. Following the Republican takeover of the House and increased

campaign contributions from the industries, Rep. Upton assumed the chairmanship for the 112th

Congress.

Campaign Contributions from the Energy and Commerce Sector


Industry Contributions $198,963 $1,290,002 548%


During the 2010 election cycle the election cycle prior to Rep. Uptons first term in aleadership position on the committee contributions from energy and commerce industries to

his campaign committee and PAC increased by 80% over the previous cycle, from $717,210to $1,290,002. In contrast, total contributions increased by 47% during the same time period,

from $1,685,196 to $2,482,921.22

During the 2010 election cycle, energy and commerce industries accounted for 52% of the$2,482,921 in total contributions received by Rep. Uptons campaign committee and PAC.

During the 1998 election cycle, energy and commerce industries accounted for just 30% ofthe $658,332 in total contributions received by Rep. Uptons campaign committee and PAC.


21 CREW reviewed the online editions of the Congressional Directory from the U.S. Government Printing Officesavailable from the 105th Congress (1997-1998) through the 111th Congress (2009-2010). Therefore, the Congressmember has been a member of the committee since at least 1997 and possibly earlier.22 Full campaign contribution data is not yet available for the 2012 election cycle, the first election cycle after Rep.Upton assumed a leadership position in the committee.23 This section highlights committee industries that significantly increased their donations to the committee leaderbetween the 1998 and 2010 election cycles.

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The Pharmaceuticals/Health Products industry donated nearly five times more money toRep. Upton during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


The Oil and Gas industry donated more than 15 times more money to Rep. Upton duringthe 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its contributions from

to $8,500 to $127,950.

The Electric Utilities industry donated more than nine times more money to Rep. Uptonduring the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


Votes on Energy and Commerce Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. Upton voted on average 81% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Energy and Commerce Committee. In contrast, the average Republican

voted in agreement with the industries 59% of the time. From 2009-2010, Rep. Upton voted on average 62% in agreement with the industries

regulated by the Energy and Commerce Committee. The average Republican voted in


Since January 2011, Rep. Upton has voted on average 75% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Energy and Commerce Committee. The average Republican has voted in



Rep. Upton cast 19 votes on issues relevant to the Pharmaceuticals/Health Productsindustry from 2007-2008. He voted in agreement with the industry 79% of the time. In

contrast, the average Republican cast 19 votes on Pharmaceuticals/Health Products issues

and voted in agreement with the industry 51% of the time.

Rep. Upton cast 25 votes on issues relevant to the Oil and Gas industry from 2007-2008.He voted in agreement with the industry 88% of the time. In contrast, the average

Republican cast 24 votes on Oil and Gas issues and voted in agreement with the industry

72% of the time.

Rep. Upton cast ten votes on issues relevant to the Electrical Utilities industry from 2007-2008. He voted in agreement with the industry 60% of the time. In contrast, the average

Republican cast ten votes on Electrical Utilities issues and voted in agreement with the

industry 29% of the time.


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REPRESENTATIVE HENRY WAXMAN (D-CA)

Ranking Minority Member, House Committee on Energy and Commerce




Formed PAC: 1993

Rep. Waxman served as chairman of the committee from 2009 to 2010. Over the past

seven election cycles, as his seniority on the committee rose, contributions to Rep. Waxman

from the energy and commerce industries drastically increased. Rep. Waxmans voting history,

however, does not reflect the industries largess.

Campaign Contributions from the Energy and Commerce Sector




During the 2010 election cycle the first election cycle after Rep. Waxman assumed aleadership position on the committee contributions from energy and commerce industries to

his campaign committee and PAC increased by 123% over the previous cycle, from

$419,301 to $935,921. In contrast, total contributions increased by 55% during the same

period, from $1,256,769 to $1,948,295.

During the 2010 election cycle, energy and commerce industries accounted for 48% of the$1,948,295 in total contributions received by Rep. Waxmans campaign committee and PAC.

During the 1998 election cycle, energy and commerce industries accounted for 50% of the$162,315 in total contributions received by Rep. Waxmans campaign committee and PAC.


The TV/Movies/Music industry donated nearly 22 times more money to Rep. Waxmanduring the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its



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The Health Services/HMOs industry donated more than 40 times more money to Rep.Waxman during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


The Health Professionals industry donated more than five times more money to Rep.Waxman during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


The Pharmaceuticals/Health Products industry donated more than seven times more moneyto Rep. Waxman during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle,


Votes on Energy and Commerce Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. Waxman voted 65% in agreement with the industries regulated by theEnergy and Commerce Committee. The average Democrat voted in agreement with the


From 2009-2010, Rep. Waxman voted 67% in agreement with the industries regulated by theEnergy and Commerce Committee. The average Democrat voted in agreement with the


Since January 2011, Rep. Waxman has voted 24% in agreement with the industries regulatedby the Energy and Commerce Committee. The average Democrat has voted in agreement


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Rep. Waxman Industry

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Rep. Waxman Total

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

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Fred Upton (R-MI)

Member


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Fred Upton (R-MI)

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REPRESENTATIVE SPENCER BACHUS (R-AL)

Chairman, House Committee on Financial Services




Formed PAC: 2003

Rep. Bachus served as ranking member of the committee from 2007 to 2010. During

Rep. Bachus first term in a leadership position, contributions from financial services industries

increased, even as his total contributions decreased. During his terms as a committee leader,

Rep. Bachus has voted favorably with the industries a majority of the time. Over the past seven

election cycles, as his seniority on the committee rose, contributions from the financial services

industries to Rep. Bachus increased at a rate far outpacing his total contributions.

Campaign Contributions from the Financial Services Sector




During the 2008 election cycle the first election cycle after Rep. Bachus assumed aleadership position on the committee contributions from financial services industries

increased by 7% over the previous cycle, from $1,453,148 to $1,556,025. Total

contributions decreased by 11% during the same time period, from $2,652,093 to $2,349,786. During the 2010 election cycle, financial services industries accounted for 64% of the

$2,162,852 in total contributions received by Rep. Bachus campaign committee and PAC.

During the 1998 election cycle, financial services industries accounted for 30% of the$648,464 in total contributions received by Rep. Bachus campaign committee.


The Securities & Investment industry donated more than 26 times more money to Rep.Bachus during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its



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The Finance/Credit Companies industry donated more than six times more money to Rep.Bachus during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


The Commercial Banks industry donated nearly three times more money to Rep. Bachusduring the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


Votes on Financial Services Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. Bachus voted on average 56% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Financial Services Committee. The average Republican voted in agreement


From 2009-2010, Rep. Bachus voted on average 61% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Financial Services Committee. The average Republican voted in agreement

with the industries 58% of the time. Since January 2011, Rep. Bachus has voted on average 87% in agreement with the industries

regulated by the Financial Services Committee. The average Republican has voted in

agreement with the industries 77% of the time


Rep. Bachus cast 14 votes on issues relevant to the Securities & Investment industry from2007-2008. He voted in agreement with the industry 64% of the time. In contrast, he

average Republican cast 14 votes on Securities & Investment issues and voted in agreement

with the industry 53% of the time. Rep. Bachus cast 11 votes on issues relevant to the Finance/Credit Companies industry

from 2007-2008. He voted in agreement with the industry 64% of the time. In contrast, the

average Republican cast 11 votes on Finance/Credit Companies issues and voted in


Rep. Bachus cast 20 votes on issues relevant to the Commercial Banks industry from 2007-2008. He voted in agreement with the industry 70% of the time. In contrast, the average

Republican cast 19 votes on Commercial Banks issues and voted in agreement with the



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REPRESENTATIVE BARNEY FRANK (D-MA)

Ranking Minority Member, House Committee on Financial Services




Formed PAC: None

Rep. Frank served as ranking member of the committee from 2003 to 2006 and served as

chairman from 2007 to 2010. Rep. Franks contributions from financial services industries

drastically increased in his first term in a leadership position on the committee. Over the past

seven election cycles, as his seniority on the committee rose, contributions from financial

services industries to Rep. Frank increased at a rate far outpacing his total contributions. Rep.

Franks recent voting history, however, does not reflect the industries largess.

Campaign Contributions from the Financial Services Sector




During the 2004 election cycle the first election cycle after Rep. Frank assumed aleadership position on the committee contributions from financial services industries to his

campaign committee increased by 537% over the previous cycle, from $70,900 to $451,339.

In contrast, total contributions increased by 205% during the same time period, from$432,544 to $1,319,498.

During the 2010 election cycle, financial services industries accounted for 28% of the$4,052,944 in total contributions received by Rep. Franks campaign committee.

During the 1998 election cycle, financial services industries accounted for 15% of the$278,700 in total contributions received by Rep. Franks campaign committee.


The Securities and Investments industry donated nearly 102 times more money to Rep.Frank during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its



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The Insurance industry donated more than 54 times more money to Rep. Frank during the2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its contributions from

$5,200 to $282,649.

The Accountants industry donated nearly 17 times more money to Rep. Frank during the2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its contributions from

$3,250 to $55,000.

The Real Estate industry donated nearly 15 times more money to Rep. Frank during the2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its contributions from

$17,600 to $257,650.

Votes on Financial Services Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. Frank voted 69% in agreement with the industries regulated by theFinancial Services Committee. The average Democrat voted in agreement with the industries

67% of the time. From 2009-2010, Rep. Frank voted 38% in agreement with the industries regulated by the

Financial Services Committee. The average Democrat voted in agreement with the industries

39% of the time.

Since January 2011, Rep. Frank has voted 32% in agreement with the industries regulated bythe Financial Services Committee. The average Democrat has voted in agreement with the


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1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010

Rep. Bachus Industry

Rep. Frank Industry

Rep. Bachus Total

Rep. Frank Total

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA)

Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL)

Member


0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA)

Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL)

Member


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REPRESENTATIVE PETER KING (R-NY)

Chairman, House Committee on Homeland Security




Formed PAC: 2006 - 2008

Rep. King served as chairman of the committee from 2005 to 2006, during which time he

saw a drastic increase in contributions to his campaign and leadership PAC from homeland

security industries. Rep. King also served as ranking member from 2007 to 2010. During his

time as ranking member, Rep. King voted disproportionately in agreement with the industries

regulated by the Homeland Security Committee. Over the past seven election cycles, as Rep.

King joined the committee and rose in seniority, contributions from homeland security industries

to Rep. King nearly tripled.

Campaign Contributions from the Homeland Security Sector




During the 2006 election cycle the first election cycle after Rep. King assumed a leadershipposition on the committee contributions from homeland security industries to his campaign

committee and PAC increased by 434% over the previous cycle, from $34,150 to $182,449.In contrast, total contributions increased by 151% during the same time period, from

$610,412 to $1,530,735.

During the 2010 election cycle, homeland security industries accounted for 13% of the$1,713,817 in total contributions received by Rep. Kings campaign committee.

During the 1998 election cycle, homeland security industries accounted for 14% of the$551,910 in total contributions received by Rep. Kings campaign committee.


The Air Transport industry donated 47 times more money to Rep. King during the 2010election cycle than during the1998 election cycle, increasing its contributions from $500 to

$23,500.


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The General Contractors industry donated more than 10 times more money to Rep. Kingduring the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


The Defense Aerospace industry donated more than five times more money to Rep. Kingduring the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


Votes on Homeland Security Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. King voted on average 59% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Homeland Security Committee. In contrast, the average Republican voted

in agreement with the industries 47% of the time.

From 2009-2010, Rep. King voted on average 47% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Homeland Security Committee. In contrast, the average Republican voted

in agreement with the industries 34% of the time. Since January 2011, Rep. King has voted on average 53% in agreement with the industries

regulated by the Homeland Security Committee. The average Republican has voted in



Rep. King cast 23 votes on issues relevant to the Transportation Unions industry from2007-2008. He voted in agreement with the industry 70% of the time. The average

Republican cast 22 votes on Transportation Unions issues and voted in agreement with the

industry 57% of the time. Rep. King cast six votes on issues relevant to the Air Transport industry from 2009-2010.

He voted in agreement with the industry 50% of the time. The average Republican cast six

votes on Air Transport issues and voted in agreement with the industry 25% of the time.

Rep. King cast 23 votes on issues relevant to the General Contractors industry from 2009-2010. He voted in agreement with the industry 65% of the time. The average Republican

cast 22 votes on General Contractors issues and voted in agreement with the industry 52%

of the time.


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REPRESENTATIVE BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)

Ranking Minority Member, House Committee on Homeland Security




Formed PAC: 2005

Rep. Thompson served as ranking member of the committee from 2005 to 2006, during

which time he saw a drastic increase in contributions to his campaign and leadership PAC from

homeland security industries. Rep. Thompson also served as chairman from 2007 to 2010.

During his time as chairman, Rep. Thompson voted favorably with the industries regulated by

the Homeland Security Committee. Over the past seven election cycles, as Rep. Thompson

joined the committee and rose in seniority, contributions from homeland security industries to

Rep. Thompson increased at a rate outpacing his total contributions.

Campaign Contributions from the Homeland Security Sector




During the 2006 election cycle the first election cycle after Rep. Thompson assumed aleadership position on the committee contributions from homeland security industries to his

campaign committee and PAC increased by 186% over the previous cycle, from $97,980 to$279,811. In contrast, total contributions increased by 91% during the same time period,

from $756,391 to $1,447,973.

During the 2010 election cycle, homeland security industries accounted for 20% of the$2,034,456 in total contributions received by Rep. Thompsons campaign committee and

PAC.

During the 1998 election cycle, homeland security industries accounted for 17% of the$371,402 in total contributions received by Rep. Thompsons campaign committee.


The Transportation Unions industry donated nearly four times more money to Rep.Thompson during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its



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The Defense Aerospace industry donated nearly 32 times more money to Rep. Thompsonduring the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


The Air Transport industry donated 10 times more money to Rep. Thompson during the2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its contributions from

$5,000 to $50,000.

Votes on Homeland Security Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. Thompson voted on average 91% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Homeland Security Committee. The average Democrat voted in agreement


From 2009-2010, Rep. Thompson voted on average 76% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Homeland Security Committee. The average Democrat voted in agreement

with the industries 69% of the time. Since January 2011, Rep. Thompson has voted on average 53% in agreement with the

industries regulated by the Homeland Security Committee. The average Democrat has voted



Rep. Thompson cast 23 votes on issues relevant to the Transportation Unions industry from2007-2008. He voted in agreement with the industry 100% of the time. The average

Democrat cast 22 votes on Transportation Unions issues and voted in agreement with the



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1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010

Rep. King Industry

Rep. Thompson Industry

Rep. King Total

Rep. Thompson Total

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS)

Rep. Peter King (R-NY)

Member


0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS)

Rep. Peter King (R-NY)

Member


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REPRESENTATIVE LAMAR SMITH (R-TX)

Chairman, House Committee on Judiciary




Formed PAC: 2004

Rep. Smith served as ranking member of the committee from 2007 to 2010 before

assuming the chairmanship in 2011. Over the past seven election cycles, as his seniority on the

committee rose, contributions from judiciary industries to Rep. Smith increased at a rate far


Campaign Contributions from the Judiciary Sector




During the 2008 election cycle the first election cycle after Rep. Smith assumed aleadership position on the committee contributions from judiciary industries decreased by

32% from the previous cycle, from $201,339 to $137,700. Total contributions decreased by

16% during the same time period, from $1,919,251 to $1,616,990.

During the 2006 election cycle, contributions from judiciary industries increased by 125%over the previous cycle, from $89,419 to $201,339. Total contributions increased by 81%during the same time period, from $1,060,030 to $1,919, 251.

During the 2010 election cycle, contributions from judiciary industries accounted for 7% ofthe $1,673,879 in total contributions received by Rep. Smiths campaign committee and

PAC.

During the 1998 election cycle, judiciary industries accounted for 4% of the $512,975 in totalcontributions received by Rep. Smiths campaign committee.

36 CREW reviewed the online editions of the Congressional Directory from the U.S. Government Printing Officesavailable from the 105th Congress (1997-1998) through the 111th Congress (2009-2010). Therefore, the Congressmember has been a member of the committee since at least 1997 and possibly earlier.

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The Commercial Banks industry donated nearly nine times more money to Rep. Smithduring the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


The Lawyers/Law Firms industry donated more than four times more money to Rep. Smithduring the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its


Votes on Judiciary Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. Smith voted on average 51% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Judiciary Committee. The average Republican voted in agreement with the


From 2009-2010, Rep. Smith voted on average 57% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Judiciary Committee. The average Republican voted in agreement with the


Since January 2011, Rep. Smith has voted on average 71% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Judiciary Committee. The average Republican has voted in agreement with

the industries 59% of the time.


Rep. Smith cast 20 votes on issues relevant to the Commercial Banks industry from 2007-2008. He voted in agreement with the industry 65% of the time. In contrast, the averageRepublican cast 19 votes on Commercial Banks issues and voted in agreement with the


37 This section highlights committee industries that significantly increased their donations to the committee leaderbetween the 1998 and 2010 election cycles.38 This section highlights instances during the 110th-112th Congresses when the committee leader voted morefavorably on industry issues than the average party member. In some instances, committee leaders voted more oftenon issues relevant to their industry than the average party member.

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REPRESENTATIVE JOHN CONYERS JR. (D-MI)

Ranking Minority Member, House Committee on Judiciary




Formed PAC: 2004

Rep. Conyers served as ranking member of the committee from 1997 to 2006 and

served as chairman from 2007 to 2010. Over the past seven election cycles, as his seniority on

the committee rose, contributions from judiciary industries to Rep. Conyers increased at a rate


Campaign Contributions from the Judiciary Sector




During the 2000 election cycle the first election cycle after Rep. Conyers assumed aleadership position on the committee contributions from judiciary industries increased by

210% over the previous cycle, from $21,250 to $65,850. Total contributions increased by

165% during the same time period, from $216,960 to $574,559.

During the 2010 election cycle, judiciary industries accounted for 11% of the $1,340,120 intotal contributions received by Rep. Conyers campaign committee and PAC.

During the 1998 election cycle, judiciary industries accounted for 10% of the $216,960 intotal contributions received by Rep. Conyers campaign committee.


The Lawyers/Law Firms industry donated more than seven times more money to Rep.Conyers during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its



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Votes on Judiciary Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. Conyers voted on average 71% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Judiciary Committee. The average Democrat voted in agreement with the


From 2009-2010, Rep. Conyers voted on average 43% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Judiciary Committee. The average Democrat voted in agreement with the


Since January 2011, Rep. Conyers has voted on average 29% in agreement with theindustries regulated by the Judiciary Committee. The average Democrat has voted in


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1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010

Rep. Smith Industry

Rep. Conyers Industry

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Rep. Conyers Total

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

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Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX)

Member


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REPRESENTATIVE DOC HASTINGS (R-WA)

Chairman, House Committee on Natural Resources




Formed PAC: None

During the 110th Congress, prior to joining the committee, Rep. Hastings voted favorably

with natural resources industries a majority of the time. The following election cycle when Rep.

Hastings became ranking member, contributions from natural resources industries increased

drastically. Over the past seven election cycles, as Rep. Hastings joined the committee and rose

in seniority, contributions from natural resources industries increased at a rate far outpacing his

total contributions.

Campaign Contributions from the Natural Resources Sector



Total Contributions $1,186,268 $1,056,576 -11%

During the 2010 election cycle the first election cycle after Rep. Hastings assumed aleadership position on the committee contributions from natural resources industries

increased by 378% over the previous cycle, from $31,800 to $152,026. In contrast, total

contributions increased by 72% during the same time period, from $615,270 to $1,056,576. During the 2010 election cycle, natural resources industries accounted for 14% of the

$1,056,576 in total contributions received by Rep. Hastings campaign committee and PAC.

During the 1998 election cycle, natural resources industries accounted for 2% of the$1,186,268 in total contributions received by Rep. Hastings campaign committee.


The Oil and Gas industry donated more than 11 times more money to Rep. Hastings duringthe 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its contributions from

$8,000 to $91,671.

The Fisheries and Wildlife industry donated more than eight times more money to Rep.Hastings during the 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its



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Votes on Natural Resources Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. Hastings voted on average 63% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Natural Resources Committee. The average Republican voted in agreement


From 2009-2010, Rep. Hastings voted on average 52% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Natural Resources Committee. The average Republican voted in agreement


Since January 2011, Rep. Hastings has voted on average 41% in agreement with theindustries regulated by the Natural Resources Committee. The average Republican has voted


Voting history for specific industries regulated by the Committee42

Rep. Hastings cast eight votes on issues relevant to the Mining industry from 2007-2008.He voted in agreement with the industry 100% of the time. In contrast, the average

Republican cast eight votes on Mining issues and voted in agreement with the industry 85%

of the time.

Rep. Hastings cast 25 votes on issues relevant to the Oil and Gas industry from 2007-2008.He voted in agreement with the industry 84% of the time. In contrast, the average

Republican cast 24 votes on Oil and Gas issues and voted in agreement with the industry

72% of the time.

Rep. Hastings cast seven votes on issues relevant to the Fisheries and Wildlife industryfrom 2007-2008. He voted in agreement with the industry 71% of the time. In contrast, theaverage Republican cast seven votes on Fisheries and Wildlife issues and voted in



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REPRESENTATIVE EDWARD MARKEY (D-MA)

Ranking Minority Member, House Committee on Natural Resources




Formed PAC: None

Over the past seven election cycles, as his seniority on the committee rose, contributions

from natural resources industries to Rep. Markey have increased at a rate far outpacing his total

contributions. Rep. Markeys voting history, however, does not reflect the industries largess.

Campaign Contributions from the Natural Resources Sector

1998 Election Cycle 2010 Election Cycle % ChangeIndustry Contributions $1,800 $47,400 2533%


During the 2010 election cycle the election cycle prior to Rep. Markeys first term in aleadership position on the committee contributions from natural resources industries to his

campaign committee increased by 82% over the previous cycle, from $26,030 to $47,400. In

contrast, total contributions increased by 6% during the same time period, from $1,454,661

to $1,535,340.44

During the 2010 election cycle, natural resources industries accounted for 3% of the$1,535,340 in total contributions received by Rep. Markeys campaign committee.

During the 1998 election cycle, natural resources industries accounted for less than 1% of the$455,311 in total contributions received by Rep. Markeys campaign committee.


The Oil & Gas industry donated more than 19 times more money to Rep. Markey duringthe 2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its contributions from

$1,800 to $34,250.

43 CREW reviewed the online editions of the Congressional Directory from the U.S. Government Printing Officesavailable from the 105th Congress (1997-1998) through the 111th Congress (2009-2010). Therefore, the Congressmember has been a member of the committee since at least 1997 and possibly earlier.44 Full campaign contribution data is not yet available for the 2012 election, the first election cycle after Rep.Markey assumed a leadership position in the committee.45 This section highlights committee industries that significantly increased their donations to the committee leaderbetween the 1998 and 2010 election cycles.

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Votes on Natural Resources Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. Markey voted 53% in agreement with the industries regulated by theNatural Resource Committee. The average Democrat voted in agreement with the industries

52% of the time.

From 2009-2010, Rep. Markey voted 56% in agreement with the industries regulated by theNatural Resource Committee. The average Democrat voted in agreement with the industries

54% of the time.

Since January 2011, Rep. Markey has voted 38% in agreement with the industries regulatedby the Natural Resource Committee. The average Democrat has voted in agreement with the


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1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010

Rep. Hastings Industry

Rep. Markey Industry

Rep. Hastings Total

Rep. Markey Total

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Edward Markey (D-MA)

Doc Hastings (R-WA)

Member


0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Edward Markey (D-MA)

Doc Hastings (R-WA)

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REPRESENTATIVE RALPH HALL (R-TX)

Chairman, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology




Formed PAC: None

Rep. Hall served as ranking member of the committee from 1999 to 2002 as a Democrat

and again from 2007 to 2010 as a Republican.47

Over the past seven election cycles, Rep. Halls

contributions from committee related industries have decreased, though at a slower pace than his

overall total contributions.

Campaign Contributions from the Science, Space, and Technology Sector


Industry Contributions $117,915 $105,208 -11%

Total Contributions $1,263,590 $664,579 -47%

During the 2000 election cycle the first election cycle after Rep. Hall assumed a leadershipposition on the committee contributions from science, space, and technology industries to

his campaign committee increased by 41% over the previous cycle, from $117,915 to

$166,472. Total contributions decreased by 42% during the same time period, from

$1,263,590 to $732,869.

During the 2010 election cycle, science, space, and technology industries accounted for 16%of the $664,579 in total contributions received by Rep. Halls campaign committee.

During the 1998 election cycle, science, space, and technology industries accounted for 9%of the $1,263,590 in total contributions received by Rep. Halls campaign committee.


The Air Transport industry donated nearly six times more money to Rep. Hall during the2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its contributions from

$4,900 to $27,899.

46 CREW reviewed the online editions of the Congressional Directory from the U.S. Government Printing Officesavailable from the 105th Congress (1997-1998) through the 111th Congress (2009-2010). Therefore, the Congressmember has been a member of the committee since at least 1997 and possibly earlier.47 Rep. Hall was a Democrat from 1950-2004.48 This section highlights committee industries that significantly increased their donations to the committee leaderbetween the 1998 and 2010 election cycles.

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The Defense Aerospace donated nearly four times more money to Rep. Hall during the2010 election cycle than during the 1998 election cycle, increasing its contributions from

$4,500 to $17,500.

Votes on Science, Space, and Technology Issues

From 2007-2008, Rep. Hall voted on average 62% in agreement with the industries regulatedby the Science, Space and Technology Committee. The average Republican voted in


From 2009-2010, Rep. Hall voted on average 59% in agreement with the industries regulatedby the Science, Space and Technology Committee. The average Republican voted in


Since January 2011, Rep. Hall has voted on average 84% in agreement with the industriesregulated by the Science, Space and Technology Committee. The average Republican has

voted in agreement with the industries 92% of the time.

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REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON (D-TX)

Ranking Minority Member, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology




Formed PAC: 2000-2003

Over the past seven elections cycles, as her seniority on the committee rose, contributions

from science, space and technology industries to Rep. Johnson increased, though at a slower rate

than her total contributions. Thus far during the 112th Congress, Rep. Johnson has voted

disproportionately in agreement with the industries regulated by the Science, Space and

Technology Committee compared to the average Democrat.

Campaign Contributions from the Science, Space, and Technology Sector



Total Contributions $310,732 $613,624 97%

During the 2010 election cycle the election cycle prior to Rep. Johnsons first term in aleadership position on the committee contributions from science, space, and technology

industries to her campaign committee decreased by 4% from the previous cycle, from

$42,750 to $40,886. Total contributions increased by 16% during the same time period, from

$527,856 to $613,624.50 During the 2010 election cycle, science, space, and technology industries accounted for 7%

of the $613,624 in total contributions received by Rep. Johnsons campaign committee.

During the 1998 election cycle, science, space, and technology industries accounted for 10%of the $310,732 in total contributions received by Rep. Johnsons campaign committee.

49 CREW reviewed the online editions of the Congressional Directory from the U.S. Government Printing Officesavailable from the 105th Congress (1997-1998) through the 111th Congress (2009-2010). Therefore, the Congressmember has been a member of the committee since at least 1997 and possibly earlier.50 Full campaign contribution data is not yet available for the 2012 election, the first election cycle after Rep.Johnson assumed a leadership position in the committee.

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Documents

CREW: Funds for Favors Report: Exposing Donor's Influence on Committee Leaders (11/16/11)