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André Carson

André Carson

D IN-7 · House

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Defense

+204
Helped 1540 Hurt 1336 Unclear 974

Healthcare

+502
Helped 1366 Hurt 864 Mixed 65 Unclear 899

Finance

-194
Helped 1018 Hurt 1212 Mixed 9 Unclear 506

Education

+412
Helped 1114 Hurt 702 Mixed 13 Unclear 397

Transportation

+397
Helped 910 Hurt 513 Mixed 3 Unclear 308

Energy

-141
Helped 455 Hurt 596 Mixed 18 Unclear 273

Labor

+179
Helped 621 Hurt 442 Unclear 249

Trade

-177
Helped 294 Hurt 471 Mixed 4 Unclear 201

Agriculture

+148
Helped 465 Hurt 317 Unclear 186

Veterans Affairs

+344
Helped 511 Hurt 167 Unclear 117

Environment

-18
Helped 268 Hurt 286 Unclear 222

Criminal Justice

-71
Helped 305 Hurt 376 Mixed 6 Unclear 60

Government Operations

-42
Helped 54 Hurt 96 Unclear 586

Aviation

-423
Helped 67 Hurt 490 Unclear 88

Immigration

-94
Helped 242 Hurt 336 Mixed 4 Unclear 63

Housing

+33
Helped 311 Hurt 278 Unclear 38

Technology

+39
Helped 273 Hurt 234 Mixed 2 Unclear 87

Social Welfare

+277
Helped 378 Hurt 101 Mixed 5 Unclear 62

Maritime

-480
Helped 20 Hurt 500 Unclear 17

Civil Rights

+118
Helped 280 Hurt 162 Unclear 52
20 policy domains
Helped Hurt Mixed Unclear

Industry Impact Profile

32719 industry impacts

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How this is computed

P Primary sponsor · C Co-sponsor · Y Yea vote · N Nay vote

Weighted score (w:) uses strongest role per bill. Weights: Primary 1.0, Co-sponsor 0.3, Yea 0.1, Nay -0.1.

Bills where the legislator voted nay (without sponsorship) contribute -0.1 per bill. Equal yea and nay roll calls on the same bill contribute 0.

Vote date filters affect vote attribution; sponsorship is always included.

Positive-Effect Industries

Direct (2250), Defense (128), Veterans Affairs (114), DoD (32), State (20), Legislative Branch (19), VA (19), Executive (16), USDA (16), Legislative (14), Treasury (13), Agriculture (11), Congress (11), Coast Guard (9), NPS (7), CMS (6), Justice (6), Oversight (6), DOJ (4), Education (4), Foreign Affairs (4), ICE (4), Judiciary (4), Research (4), Local (3), Medicare (3), Transportation (3), Army Corps (2), Cemeteries (2), DHS (2), FDA (2), FEMA (2), Housing (2), Interior/USDA (2), International Development (2), Military Logistics (2), NASA (2), NOAA (2), SBA (2), SSA (2), Defense R&D (1), EPA (1), Federal Executive (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), HHS (1), IBWC (1), Intelligence (1), Judicial (1), Manufacturing (1), Municipal (1), National Security (1)
Direct (962), Veterans (121), Military Families (18), Military (3), Foreign (2)
Direct (996), Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), K12 (1), K12 Administration (1), Professional Development (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1), State Administration (1), Technical (1)
Direct (749), Research (15), Patients (6), Community (3), Tribal (3)
Direct (401), Naval (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1), Missiles (1), Missiles/Hypersonics (1), Nuclear C3 (1), Rotorcraft (1), Small Business (1), Small/Innovative (1), Space Systems (1)
Direct (271), Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2), Food Hub Purchasers (1), Socially Disadvantaged Farmers (1)

Negative-Effect Industries

Direct (5587), Defense (101), Veterans Affairs (66), Regulatory (43), EPA (31), Coast Guard (27), NPS (11), FDA (9), Education (8), Agriculture (7), BLM (7), Forest Service (7), SEC (7), HHS (6), CMS (5), Federal Reserve (5), Foreign (5), CFPB (4), Federal Child Welfare (4), Treasury/IRS (4), VA (4), Executive (3), Legislative (3), Legislative Branch (3), NOAA (3), NOAA/EPA (3), Natural Resources (3), Acquisition (2), Congress (2), Defense Acquisition (2), Foreign Diplomatic (2), Health (2), Law Enforcement (2), Military (2), State (2), DOE (1), DoD (1), Energy Department (1), Energy/Defense (1), Environmental Regulation (1), FDIC (1), Federal (1), Federal Immigration (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), Intelligence (1), Interior Department (1), Multi-Agency (1), NNSA (1), OCC (1), Science Agencies (1), Space Force (1), Strategic Command (1), Treasury (1), U.S. Coast Guard (1), USDA (1), Waste Management (1)
Direct (407), Foreign (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1), Research Vessels (1)
Direct (409), Nuclear (2), Logistics (1), Maintenance (1)
Direct (310), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)
Direct (248), Veterans (20), Family Sponsors (4), Environmental Health (1), Environmental Justice (1), Water Quality (1)
Direct (245), Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Space Force (1)

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Showing positive and negative-direction effects only. Mixed and uncertain effects are not included in these counts.

Votes by Industry (Yea/Nay Alignment)

How this legislator's Yea/Nay votes landed across industries; distinct from overall bill exposure above.

Analysis coverage
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S+ Supported Benefits
S- Supported Burdens
O+ Opposed Benefits
O- Opposed Burdens
Industry S+ S- O+ O- Net
Government (75 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Defense (229), Veterans Affairs (180), Coast Guard (36), DoD (33), EPA (31) +70 more
-421
General Public (8 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Veterans (141), Military Families (17), Family Sponsors (4), Military (3), Foreign (2) +3 more
-179
Military (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Air Force (2), Families (1), Space Force (1)
-117
Defense (14 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Naval (2), Nuclear (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1) +9 more
-91
Healthcare (5 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)
+3
Education (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1) +1 more
+25
Cryptocurrency - - -71
Transportation (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (2), Labor (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1) +1 more
+13
Financial Services (1 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): HSA (7)
-113
State & Local Government (2 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Medicaid (6), Non-Expansion (3)
+52
Construction (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Federal Projects (1), Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)
- -116
Manufacturing (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (8), Electrical Equipment (2), Defense (1), Foreign Adversary (1)
-15
Taxpayers - - -15
Agriculture (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2), Coffee Production (1) +1 more
- -141
Technology (10 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (8), Cybersecurity (2), AI/Defense (1), Cloud Services (1), Commercial/Defense (1) +5 more
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Sponsored & Cosponsored Bills

hr8988-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.

2 clauses Jul 10, 2024
Environmental Services

hres1355-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

1 clause Jul 10, 2024
Labor

hres1339-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Honoring the life and legacy of Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody of the Indian state on July 5, 2021, and encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death.

1 clause Jul 5, 2024

hres1331-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Supporting the goals and ideals of Immigrant Heritage Month.

1 clause Jun 28, 2024

hres1332-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.

0 clauses Jun 28, 2024

hr8858-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To prohibit the use of artificial intelligence to deprive or defraud individuals of the right to vote in elections for public office, and for other purposes.

4 clauses Jun 27, 2024
Information Technology Transportation Labor

hr8839-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States on best practices for screening and treatment of congenital syphilis under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

2 clauses Jun 26, 2024
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

hr8830-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To prohibit Federal judges from receiving gifts valued over $50 in an instance or $100 in the aggregate in a year from a source unless excepted, and for other purposes.

2 clauses Jun 25, 2024
Health Care Providers

hres1321-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2024, as Stonewall Day.

1 clause Jun 25, 2024

hr8807-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.

7 clauses Jun 21, 2024
Federal Administration Education

hres1304-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.

1 clause Jun 18, 2024
Health Care Providers

hres1308-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Recognizing June 19, 2024, as this year’s observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

1 clause Jun 18, 2024
Transportation

hr8760-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Reverend James Morris Lawson, Jr., in recognition of his contributions to the United States through the promotion of nonviolence during the Civil Rights movement and beyond.

3 clauses Jun 14, 2024
Financial Services Transportation Federal Administration

hr8724-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow States to waive certain administrative requirements for recertification, and for other purposes.

1 clause Jun 13, 2024
Agricultural Producers Federal Administration

hr8739-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to ensure labels or other appropriate forms of warning are provided in English and in the language indicated by each employee exposed to the hazard as the primary language of such employee, and for other purposes.

3 clauses Jun 13, 2024
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

hr8732-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To enhance the rights of domestic employees, and for other purposes.

28 clauses Jun 13, 2024
Private Households Federal Government General Public Home Health Care Services

hr8748-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To construct dog relief areas on the United States Capitol Grounds, and for other purposes.

1 clause Jun 13, 2024
Environmental Services

hr8722-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide housing assistance for youth and young adults who are unstably housed.

7 clauses Jun 12, 2024
Financial Services Federal Administration Housing Education

hr8702-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.

1 clause Jun 12, 2024
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

hres1279-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of June 2024 as Black Music Month.

0 clauses Jun 5, 2024

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