A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.

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Bill ID: 119/sres/53
Last Updated: March 23, 2025

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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

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The bill

A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.

SRES. 53, 119th Congress.

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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

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The money

$124,500 raised

20 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1037; text: 2/4/2025 CR S597-598)

February 18, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another meaningless resolution from our esteemed leaders in Congress. Because, you know, what the country really needs is a symbolic gesture to commemorate a historical event that's been commemorated ad nauseam already.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this resolution is to stroke the egos of politicians and veterans' groups by recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. It's a feel-good exercise in patriotism, designed to make everyone involved look good without actually accomplishing anything meaningful.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no key provisions or changes to existing law here. This is a resolution, not a bill, so it doesn't have the power to change any laws or policies. It's just a bunch of empty words strung together to sound impressive.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties and stakeholders in this farce are:

* Politicians who get to grandstand about their patriotism * Veterans' groups who will use this as an excuse to beg for more funding and attention * Historians who will roll their eyes at the simplistic, inaccurate portrayal of historical events * Taxpayers who will foot the bill for the commemorative events and ceremonies

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this resolution is zero. It won't change any policies, improve anyone's life, or make a dent in the national debt. But hey, it'll give politicians something to tweet about, so that's a win, right?

In medical terms, this resolution is like a placebo – it looks and sounds impressive, but it doesn't actually do anything to treat the underlying disease of government incompetence and inefficiency.

Diagnosis: Terminal case of Congressional grandstanding, with symptoms including:

* Excessive use of patriotic buzzwords * Complete lack of substance or meaningful action * Overemphasis on symbolic gestures over actual policy changes * Inflated sense of self-importance among politicians

Prognosis: Poor. This resolution will be forgotten in a week, and the country will continue to suffer from the same underlying diseases that plague our government.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$124,500
20 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$124,500

No PAC contributions found

No organization contributions found

No committee contributions found

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HESS, DANIEL L.
1 transaction
$10,000
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SHUBLAK, MARK I.
1 transaction
$6,600
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MCLEAN, SUZZY
1 transaction
$6,600
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MCLEAN, TERRENCE
1 transaction
$6,600
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BESSENT, SCOTT K.
1 transaction
$6,600
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PATRICELLI, ROBERT E.
1 transaction
$6,600
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ANDREESSEN, MARC L.
1 transaction
$6,600
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BRALY, DOUGLAS A. MR.
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DIXON, CHRISTOPHER
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$6,600
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HESS, LEANNA
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$6,600
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HOROWITZ, BEN
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$6,600
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MANDELBLATT, DANIELLE
1 transaction
$6,600
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MANDELBLATT, ERIC
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$6,600
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ANDREESSEN, LAURA ARRILLAGA
1 transaction
$5,100
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HOROWITZ, FELICIA
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$5,100
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SILENOK, ELENA
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$5,100
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SIMON, HERBERT MR.
1 transaction
$5,000
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PAUGH, JOHN N. MR.
1 transaction
$5,000
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PETRIE, MICHAEL F. MR.
1 transaction
$5,000
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RICKER, JAY B. MR.
1 transaction
$5,000

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]

ID: W000805

Top Contributors

10

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AMERICAN HEALTHCARE, LLC
OrganizationROANOKE, VA
$5,300
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2
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationDURANT, OK
$600
Sep 28, 2023
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationDURANT, OK
$400
Sep 28, 2023
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DEKKER, DAVID T.
PILLSBURYVICE CHAIR
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TULL, THOMAS
TULCOCEO
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SWARTZ, SUSAN
SELF EMPLOYEDARTIST
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MATNEY, JOHN
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$3,300
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MILLONES, PETER
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$3,300
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MATNEY, JUSTIN K
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$3,300
Aug 29, 2023
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MATNEY, JOHN
RAPOCA ENERGY COMPANYPARTNER
IndividualBRISTOL, VA
$3,300
Aug 29, 2023

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

ID: B001277

Top Contributors

10

1
OLSON, LYNDON
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualWACO, TX
$3,300
Dec 20, 2024
2
ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERSFOUNDER
IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI
$3,300
Oct 2, 2023
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KIM, CHRISTINE M.
BBB LLCATTORNEY
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 31, 2023
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ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERSFOUNDER
IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI
$3,300
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ROURE, RITA
PAGNY - LINCOLN HOSPITALPHYSICIAN
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Apr 10, 2024
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ROURE, RITA
PAGNY - LINCOLN HOSPITALPHYSICIAN
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Apr 10, 2024
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CHAVEZ, TOM
KRUX INC.CEO
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Jul 13, 2024
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CHAVEZ, TOM
KRUX INC.CEO
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Jul 13, 2024
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JONES, JERRY C.
LIVERAMP INC.EXECUTIVE
IndividualLITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Sep 19, 2024
10
NESSEL, ARIEL
NESSEL DEVELOPMENTOWNER
IndividualROSS, CA
$3,300
Jul 12, 2024

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

ID: S001198

Top Contributors

10

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SEND IN THE SEAL PAC
PACALEXANDRIA, VA
$45,000
Aug 9, 2024
2
THE LINCOLN CLUB OF ORANGE COUNTY FEDERAL PAC
PACNEWPORT BEACH, CA
$25,000
Oct 18, 2024
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SEND IN THE SEAL PAC
PACALEXANDRIA, VA
$15,000
Aug 9, 2024
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WINRED
PACARLINGTON, VA
$6,600
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RON JOHNSON VICTORY
COMOSHKOSH, WI
$1,997
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MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANY
OrganizationMUNDELEIN, IL
$58,700
Dec 28, 2023
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AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$41,300
Dec 29, 2023
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MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANY
OrganizationMUNDELEIN, IL
$41,300
Dec 28, 2023
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PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE
OrganizationTUCSON, AZ
$41,300
Dec 29, 2023
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TIGUA INDIAN RESERVATION
OrganizationEL PASO, TX
$41,300
Dec 19, 2023

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

ID: C001088

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 27, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,700
Dec 27, 2023
3
CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
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MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLPATTORNEY
IndividualPACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024
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CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
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WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMANCEO
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
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ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIESCEO
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
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WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMANCEO
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
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ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIESCEO
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
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MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLPATTORNEY
IndividualPACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024

Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

ID: B001236

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Oct 3, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEKEWAKANTON COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Nov 7, 2023
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SHAKOPEE MDEKEWAKANTON COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Jun 27, 2024
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BJERKE, TYLER
HERITAGE INSURANCE SERVICESSALES
IndividualFARGO, ND
$5,000
Mar 22, 2023
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LEPRINO, TERRY
LEPRINO FARMSBOARD DIRECTOR
IndividualDENVER, CO
$3,300
Dec 6, 2024
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POWELL, JESSE
PAYWARD INC.CEO
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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POWELL, JESSE
PAYWARD INC.CEO
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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STEPHENS, WARREN MR.
STEPHENS INCPRESIDENT
IndividualLITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Jul 7, 2023
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STEPHENS, WARREN MR.
STEPHENS INCPRESIDENT
IndividualLITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Jul 7, 2023
10
WALTON, ALICE L.. MS.
SELF-EMPLOYEDPHILANTHROPIST
IndividualBENTONVILLE, AR
$3,300
Aug 11, 2023

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

ID: C001113

Top Contributors

10

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LAS VEGAS PAIUTE TRIBE
OrganizationLAS VEGAS, NV
$3,300
Nov 28, 2023
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MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
OrganizationCHOCTAW, MS
$2,500
Dec 20, 2023
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ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
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$1,500
Oct 2, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Apr 26, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jul 11, 2023
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MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
OrganizationOKMULGEE, OK
$1,000
Sep 18, 2024
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MOHEGAN TRIBE OF INDIANS OF CONNECTICUT
OrganizationUNCASVILLE, CT
$1,000
Aug 12, 2024
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationDURANT, OK
$550
Oct 2, 2023
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LONGTIN, LUANN
IndividualPOTOMAC, MD
$17,325
Jun 30, 2024
10
SLIFKA, ROSALYN
IndividualWALTHAM, MA
$5,800
Jun 30, 2024

Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

ID: C001096

Top Contributors

10

1
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
2
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Jun 14, 2024
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SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE
OrganizationAGENCY VILLAGE, SD
$2,500
Jun 21, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 18, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$600
Jun 6, 2023
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$400
Jun 6, 2023
7
WALSH, RICHARD
IndividualLAKE WORTH BEACH, FL
$6,700
Oct 16, 2024
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JORDAN, BORIS
CURALEAFEXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
Sep 15, 2023
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SMITH, BRAD
MICROSOFT CORPORATIONATTORNEY
IndividualBELLEVUE, WA
$6,600
Sep 29, 2023
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KAPLAN, DAVID
ARES MANAGEMENTCO-FOUNDER
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$6,600
Oct 11, 2023

Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

ID: G000574

Top Contributors

10

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NISQUALLY INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationOLYMPIA, WA
$3,300
Nov 6, 2023
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SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$3,300
Dec 27, 2023
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SUQUAMISH INDIAN TRIBE
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$3,300
Nov 6, 2023
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TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION
OrganizationSELLS, AZ
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
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$3,300
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SNOQUALMIE TRIBE
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$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
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$3,300
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
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$3,300
Jan 8, 2024
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NOTTAWASEPPI HURON BAND OF THE POTAWATOMI
OrganizationFULTON, MI
$3,300
Mar 26, 2024
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Mar 28, 2024

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

ID: C001098

Top Contributors

10

1
WINRED
PACARLINGTON, VA
$1,167,293
Nov 1, 2024
2
WINRED
PACARLINGTON, VA
$330,599
Nov 5, 2024
3
FASKEN MANAGEMENT
OrganizationMIDLAND, TX
$10,000
May 24, 2023
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REPUBLICAN PARTY OF HARRISON COUNTY
OrganizationMARSHALL, TX
$4,000
Oct 16, 2024
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FOLAD ENTERPRISES LLC
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$2,000
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BALCH & BINGHAM LLP
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$1,000
May 20, 2024
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PARTNERS HOTEL GROUP LLC
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$1,000
Jun 7, 2023
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KHAT INVESTMENS LLC
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$1,000
Jun 30, 2023
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PJB INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
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$800
May 1, 2024
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GRANT MORELAND LP LLC
OrganizationGILMER, TX
$750
Sep 19, 2024

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

ID: K000384

Top Contributors

10

1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$2,300
Jun 18, 2024
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 26, 2023
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SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLOS ANGELES, CA
$1,000
Jun 18, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 25, 2024
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 18, 2024
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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationDURANT, OK
$1,000
Oct 15, 2024
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CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Dec 29, 2023
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$600
Oct 25, 2023
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STONEHALL FARM
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$500
Jun 30, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$400
Oct 25, 2023

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