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The corruption index is calculated from public voting records, financial disclosures, ethics investigations, and documented actions.

Eric Swalwell

Eric Swalwell

Former U.S. Representative · Democrat · California

Corruption Index?
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Lead sponsor of SAFE Act, most comprehensive federal assault weapons ban legislation

Congress.gov · 2021

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Consistent advocate for LGBTQ+ equality and non-discrimination protections

GovTrack.us · 2023

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Voted for American Rescue Plan, delivering $1,400 relief checks to millions

Congress.gov · 2021

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Served on House Intelligence Committee, focused on election security and foreign interference

Congress.gov · 2019

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Maintained close relationship with Christine Fang, identified by FBI as Chinese intelligence operative

Axios · 2020

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Refused to recuse from Intelligence Committee despite active FBI counterintelligence inquiry

Public Record · 2020

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Removed from House Intelligence Committee amid national security concerns

House of Representatives · 2023

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2020 presidential campaign raised and burned $6M+ before dropping out after 3 months

OpenFEC · 2019

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House Ethics Committee opened investigation into sexual misconduct allegations from multiple women

NBC News · 2026

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Resigned from Congress amid sexual assault accusations from four women, including a former staffer

CNN · 2026

Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi

U.S. Representative · Democrat · California

Corruption Index?
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First female Speaker of the House, broke historic gender barrier

Congress.gov · 2007

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Led passage of Affordable Care Act, expanding healthcare to 20M+ Americans

Congress.gov · 2010

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Secured passage of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform after 2008 financial crisis

Congress.gov · 2010

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Exposed for husband's stock trades worth millions in companies she legislated

Public Financial Disclosures · 2022

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Net worth grew from $41M to $240M+ during congressional tenure

OpenSecrets · 2023

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Initially opposed congressional stock trading ban despite public pressure

Public Record · 2022

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Criticized for holding up COVID relief negotiations for political leverage

Public Record · 2020

Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell

U.S. Senator · Republican · Kentucky

Corruption Index?
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Longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history

Congress.gov · 2023

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Supported Ukraine aid packages against party opposition

Congress.gov · 2022

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Helped pass bipartisan infrastructure bill

Congress.gov · 2021

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Blocked Merrick Garland Supreme Court nomination for 293 days, unprecedented obstruction

Congress.gov · 2016

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Received $3.5M+ from pharmaceutical industry while opposing drug price reform

OpenSecrets · 2023

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Wife Elaine Chao investigated for conflicts of interest as Transportation Secretary

DOT Inspector General · 2021

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Blocked election security bills despite intelligence warnings of foreign interference

Congress.gov · 2019

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Net worth increased from $3M to $35M+ during Senate tenure, largely through wife's family

OpenSecrets · 2023

Matt Gaetz

Matt Gaetz

Former U.S. Representative · Republican · Florida

Corruption Index?
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Advocated for marijuana legalization and criminal justice reform

Congress.gov · 2021

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Supported bipartisan bill to end US involvement in Yemen conflict

Congress.gov · 2019

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House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence of sexual misconduct and drug use

House Ethics Committee · 2024

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DOJ investigation into sex trafficking allegations involving a minor

Department of Justice · 2021

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Associate Joel Greenberg pleaded guilty to sex trafficking charges

DOJ Court Records · 2022

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Accused of using campaign funds for personal expenses

OpenFEC · 2022

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Only member to vote against anti-human trafficking bill

Congress.gov · 2017

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DUI arrest in 2008, charges later reduced with father's political connections

Public Record · 2008

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