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Sarah Elfreth

Sarah Elfreth

D MD-3 · House

2025–Present House Of Representatives (District 3)
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Defense

+271
Helped 1420 Hurt 1149 Unclear 870

Healthcare

+293
Helped 873 Hurt 580 Mixed 39 Unclear 420

Finance

-47
Helped 749 Hurt 796 Mixed 4 Unclear 337

Energy

-159
Helped 329 Hurt 488 Mixed 3 Unclear 219

Education

+144
Helped 470 Hurt 326 Unclear 165

Transportation

+214
Helped 450 Hurt 236 Unclear 206

Trade

-41
Helped 258 Hurt 299 Mixed 2 Unclear 163

Veterans Affairs

+261
Helped 417 Hurt 156 Unclear 100

Criminal Justice

-79
Helped 264 Hurt 343 Mixed 4 Unclear 45

Agriculture

+160
Helped 339 Hurt 179 Unclear 106

Labor

+112
Helped 281 Hurt 169 Unclear 153

Maritime

-480
Helped 20 Hurt 500 Unclear 17

Immigration

-185
Helped 82 Hurt 267 Mixed 4 Unclear 50

Housing

+134
Helped 242 Hurt 108 Unclear 39

Military Procurement

+17
Helped 142 Hurt 125 Unclear 101

Technology

+88
Helped 210 Hurt 122 Unclear 33

Foreign Affairs

-116
Helped 106 Hurt 222 Unclear 32

Environment

-60
Helped 79 Hurt 139 Unclear 137

Government Operations

-29
Helped 45 Hurt 74 Unclear 224

Federal Budget

+162
Helped 207 Hurt 45 Unclear 36
20 policy domains
Helped Hurt Mixed Unclear

Industry Impact Profile

21947 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 (1948), Defense (128), Veterans Affairs (114), DoD (32), Legislative Branch (20), State (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), Science Agencies (1)
Direct (563), Veterans (121), Military Families (17), Military (3), Foreign (2)
Direct (535), Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3), Providers (1), Women's Health (1)
Direct (431), Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), K12 (1), K12 Administration (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1), State Administration (1), Technical (1)
Direct (384), 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 (229), Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)

Negative-Effect Industries

Direct (3067), Defense (101), Veterans Affairs (69), Regulatory (43), EPA (30), Coast Guard (27), NPS (11), FDA (9), Education (8), Agriculture (7), BLM (7), Forest Service (7), SEC (7), HHS (6), 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), Law Enforcement (2), Military (2), CMS (1), DOE (1), DOJ (1), DoD (1), Energy Department (1), Energy/Defense (1), Environmental Regulation (1), Executive Branch (1), FDIC (1), Federal (1), Federal Immigration (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), Intelligence (1), Interior Department (1), Multi-Agency (1), NNSA (1), OCC (1), Property Management (1), Science Agencies (1), Space Force (1), State (1), Strategic Command (1), Treasury (1), U.S. Coast Guard (1), USDA (1), Waste Management (1)
Direct (251), Nuclear (2), Logistics (1), Maintenance (1)
Direct (244), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)
Direct (242), Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Space Force (1)
Direct (218), Veterans (20), Family Sponsors (4), Environmental Health (1), Environmental Justice (1), Water Quality (1)
Direct (178), Foreign (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1), Research Vessels (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
100.0% of votes
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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 (183), Coast Guard (36), DoD (33), EPA (31) +70 more
-225
General Public (8 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Veterans (141), Military Families (17), Family Sponsors (4), Military (3), Foreign (2) +3 more
-188
Military (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Air Force (2), Families (1), Space Force (1)
-45
Defense (14 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Naval (2), Nuclear (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1) +9 more
-64
Healthcare (5 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)
+9
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
+61
Cryptocurrency - - -71
Transportation (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (2), Labor (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1) +1 more
+2
Financial Services (1 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): HSA (7)
-115
State & Local Government (2 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Medicaid (6), Non-Expansion (3)
+68
Construction (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Federal Projects (1), Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)
-45
Manufacturing (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (8), Electrical Equipment (2), Defense (1), Foreign Adversary (1)
+8
Taxpayers - - -15
Agriculture (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2), Coffee Production (1) +1 more
-119
Law Enforcement -44

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Sponsored & Cosponsored Bills

hr9289-119

Cosponsor In Committee

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, and for other purposes.

0 clauses Jun 11, 2026

hjres195-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".

0 clauses Jun 10, 2026

hr9250-119

Cosponsor In Committee

To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

0 clauses Jun 10, 2026

hr9188-119

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Military Readiness Permitting Efficiency Act of 2026

2 clauses Jun 8, 2026

hres1342-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

1 clause Jun 4, 2026

hr9047-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act

1 clause May 29, 2026

hres1322-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Condemning racist rhetoric targeting Indian and Chinese Americans, reaffirming that immigrants from all backgrounds are vital to the United States, and calling on all elected officials to refrain from language that promotes racial or ethnic division.

1 clause May 22, 2026
Regulated Industries

hr8887-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act

4 clauses May 19, 2026
Scientific Research Foreign Businesses Education Environmental Groups

hr8876-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026

4 clauses May 19, 2026

hr8839-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026

11 clauses May 14, 2026

hr8802-119

Cosponsor In Committee

January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund Act

7 clauses May 13, 2026

hres1282-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and its critical role in advancing the practice of obstetrics and gynecology and the health and well-being of patients through excellence in clinical practice, education, advocacy, and research.

1 clause May 13, 2026

hr8691-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Nursing is a Professional Degree Act

1 clause May 7, 2026
Federal Administration Education

hres1253-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

1 clause May 4, 2026
Transportation

hres1255-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".

1 clause May 4, 2026

hres1213-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Supporting the recognition of April 2026 as "National County Government Month" to honor the county government workforce, educate residents about local programs and services, and celebrate the county government role in the intergovernmental partnership.

0 clauses Apr 23, 2026

hr8405-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Railroad Retirement Fairness Act

1 clause Apr 21, 2026
Transportation

hres1195-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Supporting the designation of May as "National Myositis Awareness Month".

1 clause Apr 20, 2026
Defense Contractors

hr8275-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act

5 clauses Apr 14, 2026
Health Care Providers Defense Contractors Federal Administration Transportation

hjres155-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".

1 clause Apr 9, 2026
Financial Services Government Education
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