We trained a computer model to analyze the press releases sent by members of Congress. Here’s what it came up with:
Policy Priorities
What policy areas does Rep. DeFazio focus on, as expressed by his press releases? Learn more.
- Transportation and Public Works 17.5%
- Foreign Trade and International Finance 10.2%
- Public Lands and Natural Resources 9.4%
- Water Resources Development 8.5%
- Emergency Management 5.6%
- Economics and Public Finance 5.5%
- Taxation 4.6%
- Science, Technology, Communications 4.0%
- Health 3.6%
- International Affairs 3.2%
- Government Operations and Politics 3.1%
- Armed Forces and National Security 2.7%
- Environmental Protection 2.4%
- Social Welfare & Families 2.3%
- Commerce 2.2%
- Energy 2.1%
- Arts, Culture, Religion & History 2.0%
- Native Americans 1.9%
- Finance and Financial Sector 1.6%
- Agriculture and Food 1.5%
- Labor and Employment 1.5%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 1.2%
- Education 1.0%
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1.0%
- Immigration 0.7%
- Sports and Recreation 0.5%
- Housing and Community Development 0.1%
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Distinctive Topics
What topics does Rep. DeFazio talk about in his recent press releases more often than other members of Congress do? Learn more.
- coos bay
- southwest oregon
- dirty water
- old post office
- southwestern oregon
- bristol bay
- pebble mine
- rail tank
Similar Members
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