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H.R. 6461 · 119th Congress · pending

READ AI Models Act

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.

Latest official action 2026-06-25 · Reported

The bill, briefly

Resources for Evaluating and Documenting AI Models or the READ AI Models Act This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop a customizable template for information to accompany artificial intelligence (AI) models. Specifically, NIST must initiate a pilot program to establish a structured template that may be used to document information about an artificial intelligence model and any associated data, such as the model’s name, the developer, and the cutoff date for the model’s training data. The template must be modular to enable users to adopt and complete various sections to suit their needs and intended audience. NIST must also provide technical guidelines to accompany the template that incorporate consensus-based standards and industry best practices, as appropriate. In developing these materials, NIST must collaborate with and conduct periodic outreach to various stakeholders, including private sector entities, international standards organizations, and institutions of higher education. NIST must publish and solicit public comment on a draft of the template and guidelines. Within 12 months of the start of the pilot program, NIST must publish the finished products and report to Congress with an assessment of the program.

Congressional Research Service · 2025-12-04

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Politicians behind the bill

Sponsors and cosponsors from the official source, limited to members currently in office. Campaign amounts are cycle-wide and are not payments for this bill.

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PAC donors to the listed sponsors

These are all-cycle contributions to the listed sponsors’ and cosponsors’ campaigns. FEC does not attribute them to this bill. A donation plus sponsorship does not establish why a politician acted.

AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$137,578

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $4,994

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $9,994

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $9,994

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $70,724

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $26,884

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $9,994

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $5,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · -$6

Official PAC record
MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS$70,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $5,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $10,000

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $10,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $10,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jasmine Crockett · Cosponsor · $5,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

Official PAC record
ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$65,000

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $5,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $1,500

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $7,500

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $10,000

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $1,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$65,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $5,000

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $10,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $10,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $5,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $10,000

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $5,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E$62,500

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $10,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $2,500

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $10,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $2,500

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jasmine Crockett · Cosponsor · $5,000

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $2,500

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$60,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $5,000

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $5,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $5,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $5,000

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $5,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $10,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jasmine Crockett · Cosponsor · $2,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $3,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $5,000

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ENGINEERS POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (EPEC)/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS$57,500

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $2,500

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $5,000

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $5,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $5,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $5,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $10,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. TECHNOLOGIES PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL (HONPAC)$56,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $2,000

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $7,500

André Carson · Cosponsor · $10,000

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $7,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $10,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $7,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC)$55,500

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $10,000

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $7,500

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $1,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $10,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $7,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,500

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $7,500

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ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ELEVANCE HEALTH PAC)$55,500

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $3,500

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $8,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $2,500

André Carson · Cosponsor · $5,000

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $3,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $10,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $2,500

Jasmine Crockett · Cosponsor · $2,500

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $10,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $8,500

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ERNST & YOUNG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$55,500

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $5,000

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $5,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $2,500

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $5,500

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $5,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,500

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$55,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $5,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $5,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $10,000

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $10,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $5,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$54,000

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $10,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $5,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $2,500

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $4,500

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $2,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $5,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jasmine Crockett · Cosponsor · $2,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $7,500

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $5,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $5,000

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NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION PAC$54,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $3,000

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $4,500

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $10,000

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $3,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $4,500

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jasmine Crockett · Cosponsor · $1,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $8,000

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NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL AND REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSFORMATION CENTER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NMHC PAC)$54,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $8,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $7,500

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $5,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jasmine Crockett · Cosponsor · $3,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $5,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC)$53,500

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $8,500

André Carson · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $5,000

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $7,500

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $5,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jasmine Crockett · Cosponsor · $2,500

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $0

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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NO LABELS PAC$52,500

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $2,500

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $5,000

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $10,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $10,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

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NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$51,500

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $2,500

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $5,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $6,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $7,500

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $2,500

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $2,500

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $5,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jasmine Crockett · Cosponsor · $2,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $3,000

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $5,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $5,000

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THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$51,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $3,500

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $2,500

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $5,000

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $2,500

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $7,500

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $7,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,500

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $0

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$50,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $5,000

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $5,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $10,000

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $0

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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UBS AMERICAS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (UBS PAC)$50,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $2,500

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $7,500

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $5,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $10,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PAC$48,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $5,500

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $5,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $5,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $3,500

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $2,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $7,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PAC$47,500

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $5,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $10,000

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $10,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $2,500

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $5,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PAC$45,500

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $1,000

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $2,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $7,500

André Carson · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $2,500

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $4,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $8,500

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$43,500

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $3,500

André Carson · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $5,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $10,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $10,000

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM$43,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $1,000

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $5,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $5,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $5,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $7,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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THE HOME DEPOT INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$42,500

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $5,000

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $5,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $2,500

André Carson · Cosponsor · $2,500

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $2,500

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $5,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jasmine Crockett · Cosponsor · $2,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $7,500

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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC$41,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $2,000

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $1,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $5,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $2,500

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $10,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jasmine Crockett · Cosponsor · $1,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $7,500

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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE$41,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $2,500

André Carson · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $5,000

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $5,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $3,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $8,000

Jasmine Crockett · Cosponsor · $5,000

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $2,500

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $5,000

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JOHNSON & JOHNSON POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$41,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $2,500

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $6,500

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $9,500

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $7,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $8,500

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $7,000

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WALMART INC. PAC FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT$40,500

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $3,000

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $2,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $6,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $4,500

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $2,500

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $1,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $7,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,500

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $2,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SKINPAC)$40,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $5,500

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $3,500

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $6,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $10,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $2,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,500

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $5,000

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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION$40,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $5,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $2,500

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $10,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $2,500

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $2,500

Jasmine Crockett · Cosponsor · $2,500

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC)$39,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $2,500

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $7,500

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $2,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $6,000

Jasmine Crockett · Cosponsor · $0

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $0

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $6,000

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PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE I$37,000

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $2,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $10,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $5,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $2,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,500

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $5,000

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CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS$36,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $5,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $10,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $5,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $5,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $6,000

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COMCAST CORPORATION & NBCUNIVERSAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - FEDERAL$36,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $2,500

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $2,500

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $2,500

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $10,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $2,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $2,500

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $3,500

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DELOITTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$36,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $5,000

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $2,500

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $2,500

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $2,500

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $2,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $1,000

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $10,000

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AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC$35,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $2,500

Jay Obernolte · Cosponsor · $1,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor · $2,500

George Whitesides · Cosponsor · $0

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $10,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jasmine Crockett · Cosponsor · $2,500

Angie Craig · Cosponsor · $1,500

Suzan K. DelBene · Cosponsor · $5,000

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BLACKROCK FUNDS SERVICES GROUP LLC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BLACKROCK PAC)$35,000

Sarah McBride · Sponsor · $5,000

Michael Lawler · Cosponsor · $10,000

André Carson · Cosponsor · $5,000

Josh Gottheimer · Cosponsor · $5,000

Hillary J. Scholten · Cosponsor · $10,000

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