Brenda L. Lawrence D
Democratic representative for Michigan (MI-14) (former), in the House since Jan 6, 2015.
Among all 440 members
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Raised
Their campaign's receipts in its latest two-year period (FEC); a log scale
Votes with their party
On party votes in the 119th Congress: most Democrats against most Republicans
Missed votes
Share of the 119th Congress's roll calls they didn't vote on
Lobbyists' giving
Contributions and honors lobbyists and their firms report giving them (LD-203), 2021 on; a log scale
Money from out of state
Share of their itemized individual contributions from donors outside their state, latest period (FEC)
Bills sponsored
In the 119th Congress (GovInfo's bill records)
Voting record
Voteview's DW-NOMINATE first dimension, from every roll call they cast
Where their campaign money comes from
- Individuals
- PACs
- Parties
- Candidate's own money
- Other
2025–26
$4,420
2023–24
$17K
2021–22
$371K
See the data
| Period | Raised | Individuals | PACs | Parties | Own money | Spent | Cash | Outside for | Outside against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | $4,420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $94,277 | $616,045 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023–24 | $16,647 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $136,138 | $705,902 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021–22 | $371,367 | $107,308 | $263,524 | $300 | $0 | $437,160 | $825,393 | $36,749 | $0 |
FEC totals through Sep 30, 2026.
Who gives to them
Their itemized individual contributions (over $200 from a donor in an election cycle): from inside Michigan versus everywhere else, each period.
- From Michigan
- From out of state
2021–22
$62K
Where it came from
- Less
- More
- Their state
Their donors' employers
Employers as donors wrote them, 2021 on (retired and not employed donors aside).
CARBON ROBOTICS
$5,800
CHEMICO
$3,900
MUP
$2,900
CHEMICOMAYS LLC
$2,900
HERITAGE VISION PLANS
$2,000
DOKES DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE
$2,000
PISTON GROUP
$1,500
JMC INC
$1,500
DLA PIPER
$1,500
WALKER MILLER ENERGY SERVICES
$1,000
VISTA MARIA
$1,000
TRIUMPH CHURCH
$1,000
The largest donors, and the numbers
| Period | Itemized | Contributions | From MI | Retired donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | $61,914 | 121 | 89% | 0% |
| Donor | Where | Employer, occupation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR, JOHN | NORTHVILLE, MI | CARBON ROBOTICS, ENGINEER | $5,800 |
| KUMAR, ANIL | ROCHESTER HILLS, MI | SELF, PHYSICIAN | $3,900 |
| RICHARDSON, CHERYL | LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI | NOT EMPLOYED, NOT EMPLOYED | $3,400 |
| RICHARDSON, LEON C. | SOUTHFIELD, MI | CHEMICOMAYS, LLC, PRESIDENT | $2,900 |
| SPENCER, SAMUEL | TOLEDO, OH | CHEMICO, CFO | $2,900 |
| AXT, RENEE C. | DETROIT, MI | SELF, SELF EMPLOYED | $2,500 |
| BARNES JR, GEORGE P | BEVERLY HILLS, MI | HERITAGE VISION PLANS, OWNER | $2,000 |
| DOKES, JAHMAL | SOUTHFIELD, MI | DOKES DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE, ARCHITECTURE | $2,000 |
| BLANCHARD, JAMES J. JR. | BEVERLY HILLS, MI | DLA PIPER, ATTORNEY | $1,500 |
| CAMPBELL, JOHN | BLOOMFIELD, MI | JMC INC, BUSINESS OWNER | $1,500 |
| ERVIN III, FRANK | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI | PISTON GROUP, VIP | $1,500 |
| ABRAMS, NINA DODGE | HUNTINGTON WOODS, MI | NOT EMPLOYED, NOT EMPLOYED | $1,000 |
| AUFDEMBERGE, ANGELA | GROSSE POINTE SHORES, MI | VISTA MARIA, CEO | $1,000 |
| BEYDOUN, FAY | FARMINGTON HILLS, MI | AMERICNA ARB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $1,000 |
| BRADLEY, WAYNE W. | SOUTHFIELD, MI | DETROIT COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTION, I, PRESIDENT AND CEO | $1,000 |
| BROGAN, MARCIE | BIRMINGHAM, MI | BROGAN & PARTNERS, BOARD CHAIR | $1,000 |
| BURNLEY, DAVID | DETROIT, MI | DEVON INDUSTRIAL GROUP, PRESIDENT | $1,000 |
| CONSTANTINE, SHALEONTYNE | LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI | CHEMICO LLC, ADMINISTRATOR | $1,000 |
| DAVID, SHUKRI W. | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI | ST. JOHN PROVIDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM, CARDIOLOGIST | $1,000 |
| DAVIS, ARMILIA | SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI | CHEMICO, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | $1,000 |
| KAIGLER, SHIRLEY | DETROIT, MI | JAFFE, ATTORNEY | $1,000 |
| KINLOCH, ROBIN | OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, MI | TRIUMPH CHURCH, HUMAN RESOURCES | $1,000 |
| MORGANROTH, MAYER | BIRMINGHAM, MI | MORGANROTH AND MORGANROTH PLLC, ATTORNEY | $1,000 |
| PYE, ARNESSA | FARMINGTON HILLS, MI | NOT EMPLOYED, NOT EMPLOYED | $1,000 |
| SEABRON, TOM | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI | MORGAN STANLEY, FINANCIAL ADVISOR | $1,000 |
Their biggest PAC and party givers
$5,000
$5,000
PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT
$5,000
PAKISTANI AMERICAN PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAK-PAC
$5,000
NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS PAC; NJASAP PAC
$5,000
All 25
| Committee | Connected organization | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS | $7,500 | 2 |
| UNITE HERE TIP CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | UNITE HERE | $5,000 | 1 |
| TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA | $5,000 | 3 |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SWAPA PAC) | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS ASSOCIATION (SWAPA PAC) | $5,000 | 1 |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION | $5,000 | 1 |
| ROCK HOLDINGS INC. PAC | ROCK HOLDINGS INC. | $5,000 | 4 |
| PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT | $5,000 | 1 | |
| PAKISTANI AMERICAN PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAK-PAC | NONE | $5,000 | 1 |
| NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS PAC; NJASAP PAC | $5,000 | 5 | |
| NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION | $5,000 | 2 |
| MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY GROWERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY GROWERS ASSOCIATION | $5,000 | 1 |
| INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES POLITICAL ACTION TOGETHER POLITICAL COMMITTEE | INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES | $5,000 | 1 |
| GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (GM PAC) | GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY | $5,000 | 5 |
| FAA MANAGERS ASSOCIATION INC. PAC | $5,000 | 2 | |
| DTE ENERGY COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DTE ENERGY COMPANY | $5,000 | 2 |
| CMS ENERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEES FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT- FEDERAL | CMS ENERGY CORPORATION | $5,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL ACTION | $5,000 | 6 | |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | $5,000 | 1 | |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E | DISTRICT COUNCIL 37, AFSCME PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ORGANIZED FOR POL & LEG EQUALITY | $5,000 | 4 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPAY | $5,000 | 1 |
| ALLY FINANCIAL INC. ADVOCACY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | ALLY FINANCIAL INC. | $5,000 | 2 |
| MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MORPAC) | MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION | $3,500 | 2 |
| MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL PAC | $3,500 | 2 | |
| AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION | $3,500 | 2 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVT. EMPL. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOV'T EMPLOYEES | $3,500 | 2 |
Outside spending for and against them
- Against them
- For them
All of it
$37K
Who spent it
UNITED WOMEN'S HEALTH ALLIANCE PAC
$37K
PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES
$8
See the data
| Spender | For or against | Total | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WOMEN'S HEALTH ALLIANCE PAC | for | $36,741 | 39 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES | for | $8 | 1 |
What lobbyists report giving them
By the lobbying firm or organization that filed: contributions to their campaigns and PACs, and payments to honor them (LD-203).
$13K
$5,000
All 25
| Registrant | Total | Items | First | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY | $25,000 | 4 | May 27, 2021 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| ROCK CENTRAL | $13,000 | 4 | Jun 24, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | $12,500 | 3 | Oct 15, 2021 | Dec 22, 2022 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL & TRANSPORTATION WORKERS | $7,500 | 2 | Mar 8, 2021 | Sep 14, 2021 |
| HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED | $7,500 | 3 | Aug 25, 2021 | Sep 29, 2022 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES | $7,500 | 3 | Mar 26, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS | $6,000 | 4 | Feb 23, 2021 | Dec 10, 2021 |
| AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION, AFL-CIO | $6,000 | 3 | Mar 3, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 |
| BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN | $5,500 | 3 | Mar 30, 2021 | Mar 17, 2022 |
| UNITE HERE! | $5,000 | 1 | Sep 21, 2021 | Sep 21, 2021 |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS' ASSOCIATION | $5,000 | 1 | Jan 25, 2021 | Jan 25, 2021 |
| SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION CTW-CLC | $5,000 | 1 | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION | $5,000 | 2 | Jun 10, 2021 | Oct 25, 2021 |
| INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES | $5,000 | 1 | Dec 3, 2021 | Dec 3, 2021 |
| DTE ENERGY | $5,000 | 2 | May 21, 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 |
| CMS ENERGY CORP | $5,000 | 2 | May 26, 2021 | Sep 8, 2021 |
| AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS | $5,000 | 2 | Jun 21, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS | $5,000 | 1 | Jun 29, 2021 | Jun 29, 2021 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY | $5,000 | 1 | Dec 7, 2021 | Dec 7, 2021 |
| ALLY FINANCIAL INC. | $5,000 | 2 | May 12, 2021 | Nov 10, 2021 |
| HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $4,000 | 4 | Jun 29, 2021 | Jun 29, 2021 |
| MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION | $3,500 | 2 | Mar 29, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 |
| MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL | $3,500 | 2 | Jun 24, 2021 | Sep 28, 2021 |
| AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION | $3,500 | 2 | Jun 25, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 |
| AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO | $3,500 | 2 | Feb 25, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 |
Earmarks they asked for
Congressionally directed spending enacted at their request, alone or with others: 25 earmarks, $23.8M. None went to an organization whose employees are among their donors.
- To an organization whose employees gave to them
- To one whose lobbying firm's lobbyists gave to them
- Other earmarks
FY 2023
$17.8M
FY 2022
$6.0M
Against chance: set beside the earmarks other members of their state's delegation asked for on their own, in the same year and account, 0 of the 24 of theirs went to their donors' employers; chance gives about 0: about what chance gives.
The largest
Joe Louis Greenway - Hamtramck Drive Connector
Department of Transportation
$3.9M
City of Hamtramck for Water System Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency
$3.5M
Michigan Early Childhood Investment Corporation
Department of Labor
$2.0M
Royal Oak Township for Water System Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency
$1.6M
Sanctum House Facility Acquisition Sanctum House
Department of Housing and Urban Development
$1.4M
LIFT
Department of Education
$1.3M
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Department of Health and Human Services
$1.1M
Body-Worn Camera Program City of Detroit
Department of Justice
$1.0M
Royal Oak Township Water System Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency
$800K
Oakland County for Pontiac Water System Improvements
Environmental Protection Agency
$800K
All 25
| Year | Recipient | Amount | Asked with | Its employees gave them | Its lobbying firm gave them |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2023 | Joe Louis Greenway - Hamtramck Drive Connector Department of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs · MI | $3,920,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | City of Hamtramck for Water System Improvements Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund · MI | $3,452,972 | |||
| FY 2023 | Michigan Early Childhood Investment Corporation Michigan Early Childhood Investment Corporation, Lansing, MI for the development of a child care workforce Department of Labor · Employment and Training Administration · MI | $2,000,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | Royal Oak Township for Water System Improvements Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund · MI | $1,600,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | Sanctum House Facility Acquisition Sanctum House Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · MI | $1,400,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | LIFT LIFT, Detroit, MI for a manufacturing technician education program Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education · MI | $1,250,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | Body-Worn Camera Program City of Detroit Department of Justice · OJP-Byrne · MI | $1,000,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | Southfield Home Improvement Program City of Southfield Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · MI | $750,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | Invest Detroit Invest Detroit Foundation Invest Detroit Invest Detroit Foundation, Detroit, MI Small Business Administration · Salaries and Expenses · MI | $600,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | Webster Community Center Micah 6 Community Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · MI | $546,152 | |||
| FY 2023 | DLIVE Violence Intervention Metro Solutions Inc Department of Justice · OJP-Byrne · MI | $409,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | Friendship Circle Friendship Circle, West Bloomfield Township, MI for expanding developmental learning opportunities to promote independence of students with disabilities Department of Health and Human Services · Administration for Community Living · MI | $364,009 | |||
| FY 2023 | Wayne County Community College District Wayne County Community College District, Detroit, MI for an automotive electrification and testing program Department of Education · Higher Education · MI | $212,400 | |||
| FY 2023 | Friends of the Children- Detroit Friends of the Children- Detroit, Detroit, MI for mental health and other supportive services, including training Department of Health and Human Services · Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration · MI | $150,000 | |||
| FY 2023 | Grosse Pointe Shoreline Grosse Pointe Shoreline, MI U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Army Corps of Engineers · Construction/Section 103 · MI | $100,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, West Bloomfield, MI for purchase of equipment Department of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) · MI | $1,150,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | Royal Oak Township Water System Improvements Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water SRF · MI | $800,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | Oakland County for Pontiac Water System Improvements Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water SRF · MI | $800,000 | DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC ($3,000) | ||
| FY 2022 | Ceasefire Detroit Violence Reduction Program Detroit Police Department Department of Justice · Byrne · MI | $715,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | Veterans Park and Hamtramck Stadium Restroom Renovation City of Hamtramck Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund · MI | $653,989 | |||
| FY 2022 | Oak Park Body-Worn and In-Car Cameras Oak Park Department of Public Safety Department of Justice · Byrne · MI | $560,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | Holocaust Memorial Center Holocaust Memorial Center, Farmington Hills, MI for Holocaust education and teacher training Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education · MI | $550,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | McLaren Oakland Hospital McLaren Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, MI for purchase of equipment Department of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) · MI | $400,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | Centrepolis Accelerator City of Southfield Centrepolis Accelerator City of Southfield, Southfield, MI Small Business Administration · Salaries and Expenses · MI | $200,000 | |||
| FY 2022 | Detroit Means Business Detroit Economic Growth Corporation Detroit Means Business Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Detroit, MI Small Business Administration · Salaries and Expenses · MI | $200,000 |
Fiscal years 2022–24 from GAO's Tracking the Funds data; 2026 from the House Appropriations Committee's tables. Matched to donors' employers and lobbying clients by name only; an employer's gifts are those in two-year periods up to the earmark's year, shown on each of its earmarks.
How they've voted lately
Nothing on record.
What they sponsor bills about
117th Congress: 14 sponsored, 0 became law
Their bills
| Bill | Latest action |
|---|---|
| H.Res. 1497 Recognizing the contributions of the Women In Military Service For America Memorial ("the Military Women's Memorial"). | Nov 29, 2022 Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a peri |
| H.R. 7626 To direct the Attorney General to establish a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of body-worn camera continuou | Nov 1, 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| H.R. 7296 GOOD AI Act of 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. |
| H.R. 6546 Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2022 | Feb 2, 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. |
| H.R. 6373 To establish the Digital Literacy and Equity Commission, and for other purposes. | Jan 13, 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. |
| H.Res. 518 USPS 50th Anniversary Resolution | Jul 1, 2021 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. |
| H.R. 2661 Environmental Health Workforce Act of 2021 | Apr 20, 2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| H.R. 2627 Pell to Grad Act | Apr 16, 2021 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. |
| H.R. 2521 To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the feasability and advisability of furnishing doula | Dec 5, 2022 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| H.Res. 284 Affirming that all men and women are created equal. | Oct 19, 2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
| H.R. 2233 Aretha Franklin Congressional Gold Medal Act | Mar 26, 2021 Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for |
| H.R. 2033 Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act | Mar 18, 2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. |
| H.R. 1352 Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. |
| H.R. 885 Small Business PPE Tax Credit Act | Feb 5, 2021 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| Congress | Sponsored | Became law | Cosponsored |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117th | 14 | 0 | 431 |
6 former staff now lobbying
VENKATASATYA KROVI
COZEN O'CONNOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES
8 clients
VENKATASATYA KROVI
INVARIANT LLC
8 clients
CURTIS DOSTER
INTERSECTION
3 clients
VENKATASATYA KROVI
CENTER FOR AI SAFETY ACTION FUND, INC.
1 client
VENKATASATYA KROVI
GUARDING AGAINST PANDEMICS, INC.
1 client
DANIEL ARELLANO
GUARDING AGAINST PANDEMICS, INC.
1 client
See the data
| Lobbyist | Former position, as they list it | Firms | Clients | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VENKATASATYA KROVI | Staff Assistant, legislative Correspondent for Rep. Charlie Melancon; SEnior Legislative Assistant, Deputy Chief of Staff & Legislative Director, Chief of Staff for Rep. Brenda Lawrence | COZEN O'CONNOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES | 8 | 2023 |
| VENKATASATYA KROVI | Rep. Brenda Lawrence: Chief of Staff (2019-2020); Deputy Chief of Staff & Leg. Director (2018-2019); Leg. Director (2017-2018); Senior Leg. Asst/Policy Advisor (2015-2017); Rep. Charlie Melancon: Staff Asst/Leg. Correspondent (2009-2011) | INVARIANT LLC | 8 | 2021 |
| CURTIS DOSTER | Rep. Brenda Lawrence: Legislative Assistant; Sr. Legislative Assistant; Legislative Director; Dep. Chief of Staff; COS. Rep. Antonio Delgado, Sen. Counsel. Dept of Commerce, MBDA, Dir. Leg Affairs; Chief of Staff | INTERSECTION | 3 | 2025–2026 |
| VENKATASATYA KROVI | Rep. Brenda Lawrence, Chief of Staff; Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director; Legislative Director; and Senior Legislative Assistant/Policy Advisor. Rep. Charlie Melancon, Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent. | CENTER FOR AI SAFETY ACTION FUND, INC. | 1 | 2023–2024 |
| VENKATASATYA KROVI | 2009-2011 - Staff Assistant, Legislative Correspondent for Rep. Charlie Melancon (LA-03) 2015-2020 - Senior Legislative Assistant, Deputy Chief of Staff & Legislative Director, Chief of Staff for Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-04) | GUARDING AGAINST PANDEMICS, INC. | 1 | 2021–2022 |
| DANIEL ARELLANO | 2009-2011 - Staff Assistant, Legislative Correspondent for Rep. Charlie Melancon (LA-03) 2015-2020 - Senior Legislative Assistant, Deputy Chief of Staff & Legislative Director, Chief of Staff for Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-04) | GUARDING AGAINST PANDEMICS, INC. | 1 | 2021 |
From their payroll to lobbying
People Lawrence's office paid, by the House's Statement of Disbursements, who later filed lobbying reports (LD-2), lobbying from after the office last paid them: matched by name only where one person on the whole House payroll and one registered lobbyist have it. "Confirmed": their lobbying reports list a job with Lawrence themselves.
CURTIS DOSTER ✓
Chief of Staff · Interim Chief of Staff, last paid Q3 2022 · INTERSECTION
3 clients
ZACHARY WEBER
Interim Legislative Director · Legislative Director, last paid Q2 2022 · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
1 client
See the data
| Lobbyist | On the payroll as | Last paid | Lobbying for | Clients | Years | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURTIS DOSTER | Chief of Staff · Interim Chief of Staff | Q3 2022 | INTERSECTION | 3 | 2025–2026 | yes |
| ZACHARY WEBER | Interim Legislative Director · Legislative Director | Q2 2022 | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | 1 | 2024–2026 | no |
Holdings and trades
$1.3M – $3.1Mnet worth, 2023 report
4trades on their reports
—trades reported after 45 days
—typical time to report a trade
0reports filed on paper
0filing extensions
Net worth, year by year
Their annual reports' value bands added up, less their debts', from the least to the most they could be worth (spouse and dependents included, a home not), on a log scale.
Largest holdings, 2023 report
Ford Motor Company
Corporate Securities · Spouse
$250K+
Science Technology
Mutual Funds · Self
$250K+
American Funds
Mutual Funds · Spouse
$100K+
Apple Inc.
Corporate Securities · Spouse
$100K+
NVIDIA Corporation
Corporate Securities · Spouse
$100K+
FedEx Corporation
Corporate Securities · Self
$100K+
FedEx Corporation
Corporate Securities · Spouse
$50K+
Netflix, Inc.
Corporate Securities · Spouse
$50K+
Dynamic Asset
Mutual Funds · Self
$50K+
Voyage Fund A
Mutual Funds · Self
$50K+
Rental Home
Real Estate · Self
$50K+
Dearborn Federal Credit Union
Bank Deposit · Spouse
$15K+
Their 25 largest holdings, as a table
| Asset | Kind | Owner | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $250K – $500K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
| Science Technology | Mutual Funds | Self | $250K – $500K | Tax-Deferred: — |
| American Funds | Mutual Funds | Spouse | $100K – $250K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
| Apple Inc. | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $100K – $250K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
| NVIDIA Corporation | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $100K – $250K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
| FedEx Corporation | Corporate Securities | Self | $100K – $250K | Interest: $1,001 – $2,500 |
| FedEx Corporation | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $50K – $100K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
| Netflix, Inc. | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $50K – $100K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
| Dynamic Asset | Mutual Funds | Self | $50K – $100K | Interest: $0 – $0 |
| Voyage Fund A | Mutual Funds | Self | $50K – $100K | Interest: $0 – $0 |
| Rental Home | Real Estate | Self | $50K – $100K | Rent: $1,001 – $2,500 |
| Dearborn Federal Credit Union | Bank Deposit | Spouse | $15K – $50K | Interest: $201 – $1,000 |
| Dearborn Federal Credit Union Account | Bank Deposit | Self | $15K – $50K | Interest: $201 – $1,000 |
| Dearborn Federal Credit Union Account | Bank Deposit | Joint | $15K – $50K | Interest: $201 – $1,000 |
| Facebook, Inc. - Class A | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $15K – $50K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited American Depositary Shares each representing one Ordinary share | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $15K – $50K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $15K – $50K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
| Apple Inc. | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $15K – $50K | Dividends: $1,001 – $2,500 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $15K – $50K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
| Synergetics USA, Inc. | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $15K – $50K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
| Visa Inc. | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $15K – $50K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
| Bank of America Corporation | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $1,001 – $15K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
| Canopy Growth Corporation | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $1,001 – $15K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
| Citigroup, Inc. | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $1,001 – $15K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
| International Business Machines Corporation | Corporate Securities | Spouse | $1,001 – $15K | Dividends: $0 – $0 |
Trades, month by month
Every trade on their reports by the trade's date: purchases up, sales down. Hover a month for what was traded.
- Purchases
- Sales
What they trade most
House
2022–2022 · $750K – $1.5M
2 trades
rental home 23668 Lasher RD Southfield
2021–2021 · $100K – $200K
2 trades
All 4 trades
| Date | Asset | Trade | Owner | Amount | Days to report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-15 | House | Sale (Full) | Joint | $250K – $500K | annual |
| 2022-02-17 | House | Purchase | Joint | $500K – $1.0M | annual |
| 2021-01-13 | rental home 23668 Lasher RD Southfield | Sale (Full) | Self | $50K – $100K | annual |
| 2021-01-01 | rental home 23668 Lasher RD Southfield | Sale (Full) | Self | $50K – $100K | annual |
What their office spends
What Lawrence's House office spent each quarter, from the House's Statement of Disbursements (the Member's Representational Allowance: staff, travel, offices in Washington and the district, mail): $681,919 over the last 4 quarters, 70% of it staff pay. A quarter's figures include late lines charged to the year before.
- Staff pay
- Travel
- Offices: rent, phones, utilities
- Mail and printing
- Everything else
The numbers
| Quarter | Staff pay | Travel | Offices: rent, phones, utilities | Mail and printing | Everything else | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 '24 | $0 | $817 | $18 | $0 | $0 | $835 |
| Q2 '23 | $0 | $0 | $4,004 | $0 | $544 | $4,548 |
| Q1 '23 | $80,151 | $7,967 | $782 | $28,624 | $54 | $117,577 |
| Q4 '22 | $400,575 | $22,857 | $31,135 | $71,477 | $32,916 | $558,959 |
| Q3 '22 | $336,391 | $26,922 | $37,130 | $415 | $9,044 | $409,903 |
| Q2 '22 | $350,057 | $23,415 | $33,720 | $685 | $18,279 | $426,156 |
| Q1 '22 | $323,613 | $8,624 | $29,461 | $70,143 | $44,002 | $475,843 |
| Q4 '21 | $287,047 | $12,368 | $31,691 | $17,174 | $24,528 | $372,807 |
| Q2 '21 | $218,953 | $9,899 | $30,618 | $2,396 | $38,793 | $300,658 |
| Q1 '21 | $217,842 | $7,012 | $50,209 | $57,472 | $47,597 | $380,132 |
Financial disclosures
3 reports
Every report is a PDF at the Clerk of the House (disclosures-clerk.house.gov); a member's reports are linked on their page.
| Filed | Report | Entries |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2023 | Termination Report for 2023 | 2 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Annual Report (amendment) for 2021 | 2 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Annual Report for 2021 | 31 |