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Derrick Van Orden

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Prediction track record

How often we called Derrick Van Orden's passage votes correctly, from their stated positions on each bill's tagged topics. Excludes “unclear” calls and abstentions.

32 predictions on record · none have been resolved by a passage vote yet. Check back as bills move.

  1. Pending vote119-hr-5340

    To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.

    Predicted NO
    Bill
  2. Pending vote119-hr-7703

    Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act

    Predicted YES
    Bill
  3. Pending vote119-hr-6149

    FAIR Act

    Predicted NO
    Bill
  4. Pending vote119-hr-7664

    State Partnerships to Enhance Removal of Criminal Aliens Act

    Predicted YES
    Bill
  5. Pending vote119-hr-8605

    To halt removal of certain nationals of Vietnam, and for other purposes.

    Predicted NO
    Bill
  6. Pending vote119-hr-3486

    Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025

    Predicted YES
    Bill

Consistency insights

Derrick Van Orden · statement ↔ vote record

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Consistency score

Based on 9 data points across public statements and recorded votes · AI analysis of public records

  • 118-hr-7343Consistent

    Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

    72/100

    What they said

    Mar 5, 2026

    Congressman Van Orden supports full funding for the Department of Homeland Security to enable border security and deportations of criminal undocumented immigrants, and endorses the confirmation of the DHS secretary nominee.

    What they did

    May 15, 2024

    Voted Yea on Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

    AI analysis

    The statement calls for full DHS funding and mass deportation of criminal undocumented immigrants, and the bill requires DHS to take custody of certain non-citizens arrested or convicted for assaulting first responders, a narrower enforcement measure that aligns in direction with the statement's deportation emphasis. The statement does not mention this specific bill or assaults on officers, so the match is generally aligned but addresses different specific questions.

    medium confidence
  • 118-hr-8752Consistent

    Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025

    72/100

    What they said

    Mar 5, 2026

    Congressman Van Orden supports full funding for the Department of Homeland Security to enable border security and deportations of criminal undocumented immigrants, and endorses the confirmation of the DHS secretary nominee.

    What they did

    Jun 28, 2024

    Voted Yea on Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025

    AI analysis

    The statement calls for fully funding DHS to enable border security and deportations, and the rep voted yes on passage of a FY2025 DHS appropriations bill that funds CBP and ICE, the core enforcement agencies. The bill is broad and also covers FEMA, Coast Guard, and other functions the statement does not address, and the statement's focus on the 2026 DHS announcement and the 2026 nominee does not match the 2024 vote date.

    medium confidence
  • 118-hr-5717Consistent

    No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

    72/100

    What they said

    Mar 5, 2026

    Congressman Van Orden supports full funding for the Department of Homeland Security to enable border security and deportations of criminal undocumented immigrants, and endorses the confirmation of the DHS secretary nominee.

    What they did

    Sep 20, 2024

    Voted Yea on No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

    AI analysis

    The statement backs full DHS funding and mass deportation of criminal undocumented immigrants, and the bill cuts federal funds to jurisdictions that restrict cooperation with immigration detainers and information sharing, which aligns with the enforcement goal. However, the statement does not mention sanctuary jurisdictions or federal funding conditions, and the bill is a narrower funding-restriction measure rather than DHS appropriations, so the specific question only partly overlaps.

    medium confidence
  • 118-hr-4367Consistent

    Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024

    72/100

    What they said

    Mar 5, 2026

    Congressman Van Orden supports full funding for the Department of Homeland Security to enable border security and deportations of criminal undocumented immigrants, and endorses the confirmation of the DHS secretary nominee.

    What they did

    Sep 29, 2023

    Voted Yea on Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024

    AI analysis

    The statement calls for fully funding DHS to enable border security and deportations, and the rep voted yes on passage of an FY2024 DHS appropriations bill that funds CBP and ICE among other agencies. The bill itself does not address deportation policy or the DHS secretary confirmation mentioned in the statement, so the alignment is directional rather than exact. The statement was issued in 2026 about a later context, while the vote was in 2023, which adds further uncertainty about the match.

    medium confidence
  • 118-hr-2Consistent

    Secure the Border Act of 2023

    72/100

    What they said

    Mar 5, 2026

    Congressman Van Orden supports full funding for the Department of Homeland Security to enable border security and deportations of criminal undocumented immigrants, and endorses the confirmation of the DHS secretary nominee.

    What they did

    May 11, 2023

    Voted Yea on Secure the Border Act of 2023

    AI analysis

    The statement supports full DHS funding for border security and deportations and endorses DHS leadership, while the bill (Secure the Border Act of 2023) mandates border wall construction, tighter asylum limits, and enforcement measures, and the rep voted yes on passage. The bill's border-security and enforcement provisions align directionally with the statement's emphasis on border security, though the statement does not address the bill's specific provisions such as asylum limits or employment verification. The statement also references events in 2026 while the vote occurred in 2023, so the stated position and the vote are not drawn from the same specific decision.

    medium confidence
  • 118-hr-7511Mixed signal

    Laken Riley Act

    62/100

    What they said

    Mar 5, 2026

    Congressman Van Orden supports full funding for the Department of Homeland Security to enable border security and deportations of criminal undocumented immigrants, and endorses the confirmation of the DHS secretary nominee.

    What they did

    Mar 7, 2024

    Voted Yea on Laken Riley Act

    AI analysis

    The statement supports full DHS funding for border security and deportation of criminal undocumented immigrants, and the Laken Riley Act requires detention of certain non-citizens arrested for theft-type offenses, a directionally aligned immigration-enforcement measure. However, the statement does not address the bill's specific provisions, including the state lawsuit authority, and the bill's narrow focus differs from the statement's broader DHS funding and nominee themes.

    medium confidence
  • 118-hr-3602Mixed signal

    Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

    62/100

    What they said

    Mar 5, 2026

    Congressman Van Orden supports full funding for the Department of Homeland Security to enable border security and deportations of criminal undocumented immigrants, and endorses the confirmation of the DHS secretary nominee.

    What they did

    Apr 20, 2024

    Voted Yea on Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

    AI analysis

    The statement addresses full DHS funding, mass deportations of criminal undocumented immigrants, and a DHS secretary confirmation, while the bill creates criminal penalties for interfering with border control measures such as transmitting law enforcement locations or damaging border devices. Both concern border security and immigration enforcement, and a yes vote on the bill is directionally aligned with the statement's emphasis on securing the border, though the bill does not address DHS funding or deportations directly.

    medium confidence
  • 118-hr-6678Mixed signal

    Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

    62/100

    What they said

    Mar 5, 2026

    Congressman Van Orden supports full funding for the Department of Homeland Security to enable border security and deportations of criminal undocumented immigrants, and endorses the confirmation of the DHS secretary nominee.

    What they did

    Jan 31, 2024

    Voted Yea on Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act

    AI analysis

    The statement calls for full DHS funding and deportation of criminal undocumented immigrants, and the bill makes certain Social Security and identification fraud convictions grounds for inadmissibility and deportation, so both address immigration enforcement and removal. However, the statement does not mention Social Security fraud or document fraud specifically, and the bill covers a narrower set of offenses than the broad mass-deportation rhetoric in the statement, so the match is directional rather than exact.

    medium confidence
  • 118-hr-5585Mixed signal

    Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

    62/100

    What they said

    Mar 5, 2026

    Congressman Van Orden supports full funding for the Department of Homeland Security to enable border security and deportations of criminal undocumented immigrants, and endorses the confirmation of the DHS secretary nominee.

    What they did

    Jan 30, 2024

    Voted Yea on Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

    AI analysis

    The statement supports fully funding DHS to enable border security and deportation of criminal undocumented immigrants, and the bill creates federal border-area vehicle-flight offenses with deportability consequences for non-citizens convicted under them, so both address border enforcement. The statement does not mention the vehicle-flight offense or officer-safety provisions specifically, so the match is directionally aligned but the specific question differs somewhat.

    medium confidence

Pairs with ambiguous language and high uncertainty are withheld until more data is available. Procedural, cloture, and amendment votes are excluded — they don't cleanly signal substantive support or opposition.

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Campaign promises

Positions Derrick Van Orden took during their campaign, scored against their subsequent record — public statements cross-checked with related votes. “Kept” means 80%+ of those statement-vs-vote pairs aligned; “Broken” means 30% or fewer.

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Derrick Van Orden has 9 tracked positions but no scored statement-vs-vote pairs touching them yet. Verdicts will appear here as related statements and votes accumulate.

  1. No action yetOpposes

    Enhanced ACA premium subsidies should be made permanent at expanded levels.

    “Derrick will work to make sure individuals with preexisting conditions are protected when Obamacare is fully repealed and a new system is implemented”

  2. No action yetSupports

    Federal enforcement of mental-health insurance parity (equal coverage to medical care) should be strengthened.

    “has worked to cut red tape at the VA, making treatment for physical and mental injuries more accessible for veterans.”

  3. No action yetOpposes

    People making over $400,000 a year should pay higher taxes.

    “champions legislation like the Working Family Tax Cuts which ensures more of your hard earned money remains where it should be: in your pocket.”

  4. No action yetSupports

    The U.S. should do more to enforce immigration laws and secure the border.

    “Derrick has staunchly supported President Trump's border policies and his efforts to deport criminal illegal aliens”

  5. No action yetOpposes

    People who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children should have a path to citizenship.

    “Without borders, we are, by definition, not a nation. Derrick is working with the Trump Administration to secure our borders”

  6. No action yetSupports

    Federal funding to replace lead water pipes nationwide should be expanded.

    “Derrick is committed to ensuring that western Wisconsin has access to safe, clean drinking water”

  7. No action yetSupports

    Federal funding to extend broadband access to rural areas should be expanded.

    “Derrick is committed to ensuring that western Wisconsin has access to ... reliable rural broadband.”

  8. No action yetSupports

    The federal government should send more money to local police departments.

    “supporting legislation that combats crime, strengthens law enforcement, and ensures officers have the tools and resources they need”

  9. No action yetSupports

    There should be term limits for senators and representatives.

    “Derrick supports term limits on all legislators, ensuring that being elected to Congress remains an act of public service”

Crossing the aisle

Passage votes where Derrick Van Orden broke ranks with ≥75% of Republicans. Threshold catches substantively partisan splits; unanimous-ish or close votes are excluded.

6
Cross-aisle votes
  1. 119-hres-1140·Jun 9, 2026·96% of R voted NO

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.

    Rep voted YES
    Bill
  2. 119-hr-5408·Jun 9, 2026·90% of R voted NO

    Faster Labor Contracts Act

    Rep voted YES
    Bill
  3. 119-s-1020·Apr 21, 2026·94% of R voted YES

    A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.

    Rep voted NO
    Bill
  4. 119-s-723·Mar 4, 2026·82% of R voted YES

    Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025

    Rep voted NO
    Bill
  5. 118-hr-5342·Nov 13, 2024·89% of R voted YES

    Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2023

    Rep voted NO
    Bill
  6. 118-hr-4368·Sep 29, 2023·87% of R voted YES

    Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024

    Rep voted NO
    Bill

Recent votes

Recent statements

August 19, 2026House press release

Van Orden, Wisconsin Delegation Applaud CMS Rule Securing Historic Healthcare Funding for Wisconsin Families

Position: The release applauds a proposed CMS rule (91 FR 46562) that would change the Medicaid reimbursement and provider tax formula to bring Wisconsin's treatment closer to other states, citing an estimated $1 billion increase in federal Medicaid funding for the state.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Congressmen Bryan Steil (WI-01), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), and Tony Wied (WI-08), applauded the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’(CMS) proposed rule 91 FR 46562, ensuring Wisconsin receives fairness in the Medicaid reimbursement formula and delivering historic Medicaid funding to WI. Van Orden led the delegation in working directly with CMS and the Trump Administration to ensure that Wisconsin providers receive the same treatment in the Medicaid reimbursement system as providers in other states. Recent changes resulted in an additional $1 billion in federal healthcare funding for Wisconsin. This funding will help ensure high-quality care for patients in Wisconsin. “For years, Wisconsin providers have been reimbursed at a lower rate than other states. Under the Working Families Tax Cuts, Wisconsin will now be treated fairly, protecting Medicaid for the people it was designed for - children, pregnant women, and disabled Americans,” said the Representatives. “Wisconsin’s Republican congressional delegation worked closely with the State Legislature and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to guarantee fair treatment, implement meaningful reforms, and deliver affordable, high-quality healthcare for families and seniors.” During CMS Administrator Dr. Oz’s visit to Eau Claire, he stated, "We're going to make sure the Badger State is taken care of and that the funding that's required to improve rural healthcare is at the level that it should be at," and praised Van Orden for ensuring that Wisconsin’s provider tax rate was aligned with other states across the nation. Background: Wisconsin will receive historic Medicaid funding under the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC), the 2025 Wisconsin Biennial Budget, and CMS proposed rule 91 FR 46562. Wisconsin will receive an estimated $9.6 billion in federal Medicaid funding, a $1 billion increase over FY25. Wisconsin’s Republican delegation worked directly with CMS and the State Legislature to ensure that Wisconsin providers receive the same treatment as providers in other states under the Medicaid reimbursement system. Wisconsin hospitals have historically received a lower reimbursement rate for care provided to Medicaid patients, passing on costs to private insurers and potentially reducing additional service offerings. In addition, states impose provider assessments to increase funding for state Medicaid programs. Previously, Wisconsin’s provider assessment was less than 1.8%. Wisconsin’s lower Medicaid reimbursement rate, combined with its responsible provider assessment rate, puts Wisconsin at a funding disadvantage compared to other states. The WFTC, Wisconsin biennial budget, and CMS proposed rule 91 FR 46562 brings Wisconsin closer to parity with other states in federal Medicaid funding. For a fact sheet on this rule, click here.

Healthcare
Source
July 29, 2026House press release

Van Orden Secures CMS Approval Protecting Wisconsin Hospitals and Medicaid Funding

Position: The release states that CMS approved Wisconsin's request to grandfather its six percent hospital provider tax, preserving enhanced federal Medicaid funding for Wisconsin hospitals, and credits Representative Van Orden's advocacy and the One Big Beautiful Bill's grandfathering provisions.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the approval of Van Orden’s request to grandfather the state’s six percent hospital provider tax, preserving enhanced federal Medicaid funding for hospitals across Wisconsin. Prior to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, Congressman Van Orden urged Governor Tony Evers in a letter highlighting the critical need to promptly enact Wisconsin's FY 2025–2027 state budget so the state's hospital provider tax increase could take effect before the anticipated federal deadline. In a letter to the Governor, Van Orden urged Evers to "act swiftly to sign the budget and secure the provider tax increase in time to meet this critical federal deadline." CMS’s announcement follows Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s continued advocacy with CMS and the Trump Administration to ensure Wisconsin qualified for the grandfathering protections included in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). The approval allows Wisconsin to continue drawing down enhanced federal Medicaid matching funds and protects critical health care resources across the state. Without this action, Wisconsin’s enhanced federal Medicaid payments would have expired on October 1, 2026. In addition, CMS approved Wisconsin's Medicaid state plan preprint for all of calendar year 2026, ensuring the state will continue receiving the higher federal Medicaid reimbursement throughout the year. "This is a major win for Wisconsin. When I learned Wisconsin hospitals were at risk of losing critical Medicaid funding, I immediately got to work with CMS and the Trump Administration to fix it. I fought to make sure Wisconsin's provider tax was grandfathered exactly as intended under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and today that work paid off. With this rule, Wisconsin's Medicaid reimbursement rate is jumping from 1.8% to 6%. This decision protects our hospitals and gives providers the certainty they need to continue caring for Wisconsin families." Van Orden said. During CMS Administrator Dr. Oz’s visit to Eau Claire, he stated"We're going to make sure the Badger State is taken care of and that the funding that's required to improve rural healthcare is at the level that it should be at," and praised Van Orden for ensuring that Wisconsin’s provider tax rate was aligned with other states across the nation. For Wisconsin’s rural hospitals and health care providers, this decision provides critical stability and ensures they can continue serving patients in communities across the state. This approval is the latest example of Van Orden fighting to deliver for Wisconsin families and ensuring federal policies work for the communities he represents. The proposed rule can be found here: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2026-14897/medicaid-program-indirect-hold-harmless-threshold-of-health-care-related-taxes A fact sheet on the proposed rule can be found here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/amending-indirect-hold-harmless-threshold-health-care-related-taxes-proposed-rule-cms-2452-p ### Issues: Healthcare

Healthcare
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July 14, 2026House press release

Van Orden Introduces Two Bills to Strengthen VA Security and Support Retired Federal Working Dogs

Position: Introduces the VA Police Security Enhancement Act to strengthen security at VA facilities by expanding VA police authority, encouraging coordination with state and local law enforcement, and increasing congressional oversight. Also introduces the K-9 Hero Act of 2026 to create a federal grant program covering veterinary expenses for retired federal working dogs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden introduced two bills to strengthen security at VA facilities and support retired federal working dogs. The VA Police Security Enhancement Act would strengthen security at VA facilities by expanding the definition of VA property under federal law, authorizing VA police officers to carry out broader security responsibilities, allowing limited off-property operations when necessary, encouraging coordination with state and local law enforcement through memoranda of understanding, modernizing facility security measures, increasing congressional oversight, and establishing a dedicated account to support VA police staffing, training, and security infrastructure. “Our veterans have earned the very best care and support our nation can provide. That starts with ensuring the facilities they rely on are secure, and that the hardworking VA police officers have the tools necessary to protect them,” said Van Orden. The K-9 Hero Act of 2026 would establish a federal grant program to help nonprofit organizations cover veterinary expenses for retired federal working dogs that served alongside America’s military members, law enforcement officers, and homeland security personnel. "Federal working dogs have been an invaluable part of missions that protect our country and keep Americans safe. This legislation ensures the organizations caring for these retired heroes have the support necessary to provide them with proper medical care,” Van Orden added. Van Orden is a 26-year Navy SEAL veteran and a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, where he continues to advocate for veterans and their families. ### Issues: Public Safety Veterans

VeteransCriminal Justice
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June 30, 2026House press release

Van Orden Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Integrity in Women’s Sports

Position: The release welcomes a Supreme Court ruling that states may set standards restricting participation in female sports to female athletes, arguing this preserves competitive integrity and the original intent of Title IX.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement regarding today’s monumental Supreme Court ruling gives states the right to ban males from playing in female sports: “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a landmark victory for women and female athletes. The Court rightly recognized that states have authority to set clear standards that preserve women’s sports for female athletes. That framework protects competitive integrity and ensures that opportunities created under Title IX remain grounded in their original intent. Women and girls deserve a fair playing field, and today the Court upheld that principle.” ### Issues: Congress

Governance
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June 30, 2026House press release

Van Orden Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship

Position: The release criticizes the Supreme Court's ruling on birthright citizenship, argues the Fourteenth Amendment's Citizenship Clause should not extend automatic citizenship to children of individuals unlawfully present or temporarily in the United States, and calls on Congress to act to apply the clause consistent with its original meaning.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court ruling on Birthright Citizenship: “The Fourteenth Amendment was enacted in the aftermath of Dred Scott to guarantee citizenship for freed slaves, not to establish automatic citizenship for individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States or only temporarily here. This ruling departs from that historical context and the original understanding. By adopting this interpretation, the Court risks further incentivizing abuse of the immigration system and undermining the integrity of American citizenship. These are serious consequences with long-term implications for the rule of law and border security. Congress should act promptly to ensure the Citizenship Clause is applied consistent with its original meaning and protect the integrity of American citizenship.” ###

Immigration
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June 10, 2026House press release

Van Orden Joins President Trump for Signing of Secure America Act

Position: The release supports the Secure America Act, which provides full funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection through the end of the President's term, and the representative's vote to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined Donald Trump for the signing of the Secure America Act. The Secure America Act provides full funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection through the remainder of President Trump’s term. Yesterday, Van Orden joined his Republican colleagues in voting to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “I will always back the men and women in law enforcement who work tirelessly to keep this nation safe. The Secure America Act ensures they have the resources they need to do their jobs and keep Americans safe. I was proud to stand with President Trump in support of a policy that puts American safety and sovereignty first,” said Van Orden. Issues: Border Security Congress

ImmigrationCriminal Justice
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June 9, 2026House press release

ICYMI: Van Orden Joins President Trump for Historic Coal Announcement, $19 MILLION to Modernize Wisconsin Coal

Position: The release describes federal funding for coal industry modernization and new coal infrastructure, including a $19 million Department of Energy award to a Wisconsin coal plant, and states that these investments support jobs, grid reliability, and lower consumer costs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last Thursday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as the President announced a $700M investment for America's coal industry and America's energy future. President Trump's announcements will support and create more than 14,000 jobs across the coal, construction, rail, maritime, and energy sectors while helping save American consumers an estimated $50 billion in future electricity generation costs. PRESIDENT TRUMP AND VAN ORDEN DELIVER – • $425M in Defense Production Act funding to support 13 coal-fired power plants across the country, including a facility in Wisconsin. • $75M to support construction of a new coal export terminal, creating more than 1,400 jobs and expanding markets for American energy. • $185M in Department of Energy funding to build two new coal plants and restart another facility, marking the first new coal plant construction in the United States since 2013. A key part of the announcement included a major investment in Wisconsin's energy infrastructure. Through the Reliable, Economical, and Local Advancement in Modernized Coal (RECLAIM-C) initiative, Alliant Energy's Columbia Energy Center in Columbia County will receive $19 million in Department of Energy funding as part of a $48.5 million modernization project. "President Trump is proving once again that America doesn't have to choose between economic growth and energy security," said Congressman Derrick Van Orden. "These investments will protect jobs, strengthen our electrical grid, lower costs for families, and help ensure Wisconsin workers remain at the forefront of America's energy future." The announcement is expected to help preserve thousands of existing coal jobs while supporting power plant workers, miners, railroad employees, manufacturers, and energy producers across the country. ### Issues: Congress Transportation & Infrastructure Energy

EnvironmentEconomy
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June 3, 2026House press release

Van Orden: The Commander-in-Chief Must Retain the Ability to Act Decisively

Position: The release opposes the War Powers Resolution that passed the House, arguing it would unconstitutionally restrict the President's authority as Commander-in-Chief and weaken deterrence, and states that the President acted within constitutional authority and the War Powers Resolution of 1973.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a retired U.S. Navy SEAL with 26 years of service and multiple combat deployments across the Middle East, including service in every country Iran has attacked or destabilized through its terror network, released the following statement regarding the War Powers Resolution that passed the House today. “This was a foolish, politically driven vote that would restrict the Commander-in-Chief’s ability, regardless of their political party, to exercise their Constitutionally enumerated authority as explicitly stated in Article II, Sec II. The Constitution designates the President as Commander-in-Chief for a reason. President Trump acted fully within its constitutional authority and in accordance with the War Powers Resolution of 1973. Limiting a President’s ability to respond to threats makes our nation weaker. If Congress wants to debate military strategy, are they also prepared to dictate deployment schedules, operational timelines, and rules of engagement from the House floor? That is not how our military operates, and it is not how we keep Americans safe. Our adversaries are watching. Sending a message that partisan politics can override the Commander-in-Chief’s ability to act decisively undermines deterrence and emboldens those who wish to do harm to the United States and our allies. I voted against this resolution because America needs strength, not political theater masquerading as national security policy.” ### Issues: National Defense Transportation & Infrastructure

Foreign Policy
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May 26, 2026House press release

Van Orden Warns Iranian Mullahs: “Window Of Opportunity Is Rapidly Closing”

Position: Rep. Van Orden warns Iran's leadership that its window of opportunity is closing, expresses confidence in President Trump's handling of Iran, and states that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a retired U.S. Navy SEAL with 26 years of service and multiple combat deployments across the Middle East, including service in every country Iran has attacked or destabilized through its terror network, joined Fox News’s Fox & Friends to discuss President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Iran amid ongoing nuclear negotiations and recent U.S. self-defense strikes targeting Iranian threats in the region. WATCH FULL INTERVIEW: FOX & FRIENDS INTERVIEW Van Orden issued a direct warning to Iran’s leadership and emphasized the consequences of decades of Iran-backed terrorism targeting Americans and U.S. allies. “The Iranian mullahs have to understand that their window of opportunity is rapidly closing… And I have the utmost confidence in President Trump to make sure that the interests of the United States and the world writ large are taken care of. “How many thousands of American families were grieving over a tombstone yesterday because of the Iranians? This regime must never have a nuclear weapon.” In a post on X, Rep. Van Orden, a retired Navy SEAL who served for 26 years, also spoke personally about the cost of Iran-backed terror attacks on American servicemembers. “I spent 26 years as a Navy SEAL. I’ve buried too many brothers because of Iran-backed terror to have a damn ounce of sympathy for the Iranian regime. This regime has American blood on its hands. Iran must NEVER obtain a nuclear weapon. Ever.” ### Issues: National Defense Public Safety

Foreign Policy
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May 18, 2026House press release

Van Orden Praises Workforce Pell Grant Rule as Win for Wisconsin Workers

Position: Supports the Department of Education's final rule implementing the Workforce Pell Grant program, which allows Pell Grants to fund short-term training programs as short as eight weeks in skilled fields. Argues that not every student needs a four-year degree and that skilled trades careers should be encouraged.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden today praised the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule implementing the Workforce Pell Grant program, following Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s visit Friday to Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Beginning July 1, 2026, the program will allow Pell Grants to fund short-term, high-quality training programs as short as eight weeks, preparing students for in-demand careers in manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and the skilled trades. The initiative, created under President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts (OBBBA), is designed to strengthen workforce pipelines and give students faster, more affordable pathways into good-paying jobs. Van Orden was a leading advocate for including workforce training flexibility in the legislation and fought to ensure these skills-based programs were eligible for Pell Grant funding. “Wisconsin is built on skilled, hardworking people who keep our communities running,” said Van Orden. “We should be encouraging more young people to pursue skilled trades where they can earn strong wages without being buried in student debt. Not every student needs a four-year degree, and yet too many are pushed into expensive programs that don’t match today’s job market. We should empower the next generation to pursue these careers with pride, earn a good living, support a family, and stay rooted in the communities they call home.” ### Issues: Congress Education

Education
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Recent news mentions

Articles from a curated list of national outlets that mention Derrick Van Orden.

Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.

Recent stock activity

Periodic transaction reports filed under the STOCK Act — disclosed by the rep, sourced from public filings.

No disclosed trades on record.

Source: open-data mirrors of the Senate eFD and House Clerk financial-disclosure systems. Disclosure within 30 days of trade is required by law (45 for spouse/dependent trades).

Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle

Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.

  1. 1.AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC)Finance5 contributionsBanking-industry trade association PAC — backs candidates supporting deregulation, consumer-credit expansion, and reduced compliance costs for financial institutions.AI$11,500
  2. 2.BUCKEYE LIBERTY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE1 contribution$10,000
  3. 3.MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION FURTHERING AGRICULTURE FO1 contribution$10,000
  4. 4.ON WISCONSIN PAC INC.1 contribution$10,000
  5. 5.WAGING PEACE2 contributions$10,000
  6. 6.AMERICAN REVIVAL PACIdeological2 contributionsSingle-issue or ideological PAC — specific positions not clearly inferable from the name alone.AI · low$10,000
  7. 7.GUARDIAN LEADERSHIP PAC2 contributions$10,000
  8. 8.DEFEND FREEDOM POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE2 contributions$10,000
  9. 9.CONSERVATIVE OPPORTUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ENTERPRISE PAC3 contributions$10,000
  10. 10.SMART TD PAC2 contributions$10,000

Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.

Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle

Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.

  1. 1.SELF$156,912
  2. 2.INFORMATION REQUESTED PER BEST EFFORTS$21,232
  3. 3.VALMORE GP$14,000
  4. 4.STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$14,000
  5. 5.WINKLEVOSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT$14,000
  6. 6.FOUNDERS FUND$14,000
  7. 7.MARQUIS MANAGEMENT INC.$12,000
  8. 8.BRODIE GENERATIONAL CAPITAL PARTNERS$10,500
  9. 9.WIESER BROTHERS$10,000
  10. 10.NU CYBERTEK INC.$9,934

Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.