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“Derrick served in the United States Navy, retiring after 26 years as a Navy SEAL Senior Chief with multiple combat tours.”source
“Derrick serves on the House Agriculture Committee, House Veterans Affairs Committee, and House Armed Services Committee.”source
Public service
“Congressman Derrick Van Orden proudly represents the people of Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District.”source
“He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2022.”source
Family
“Derrick and his wife, Sara Jane, live in Wisconsin.”source
“They have four children and eleven grandchildren.”source
Legislation
HR 10126cosponsor
DEMAND Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-08-20
HR 10067sponsor
To prohibit the District of Columbia from requiring a person to wear a protective helmet to operate, or ride on, a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-08-06
HR 10017cosponsor
To permanently prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank from issuing or creating a central bank digital currency, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-08-03
HR 9942sponsor
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take certain steps regarding a loan guaranteed under chapter 37 of such title that is delinquent or foreclosed.
Voting Record
451 yea133 nay57 missed2 present
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
nay2026-07-23
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
FEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
Rebecca CookeDemocratic
$8.6M raised
Derrick F. Van OrdenRepublican· this member
$7.5M raised
Emily BergeDemocratic
$729K raised
Laura S BenjaminDemocratic
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Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$7.5M
Small donors $1.6MLarge individual $2.8MPACs $995K
Spent $3.4MCash $4.7M
2024 cycle$7.7M
Small donors $2.2MLarge individual $2.8MPACs $1.0M
Spent $7.3MCash $517K
2022 cycle$6.5M
Small donors $2.2M
Top Contributors
MARQUIS MANAGEMENT INC.$40K
EDW. C. LEVY CO.$22K
ORAL SURGERY CLINIC OF LACROSSE$15K
VALMORE GP$14K
FOUNDERS FUND$14K
WINKLEVOSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT$14K
STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$14K
BRODIE GENERATIONAL CAPITAL PARTNERS$13K
FISHER INVESTMENTS INC.$13K
VETERANS GUARDIAN$13K
Committees
House Committee on Agriculture
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture
House Committee on Armed Services
Intelligence and Special Operations
Strategic Forces
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Economic Opportunity
Health
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10126: DEMAND Act of 2026
cosponsor
2026-08-20
legislation
HR 10067: To prohibit the District of Columbia from requiring a person to wear a protective helmet to operate, or ride on, a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle.
sponsor
2026-08-06
legislation
HR 10017: To permanently prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank from issuing or creating a central bank digital currency, and for other purposes.
cosponsor
2026-08-03
legislation
HR 9942: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take certain steps regarding a loan guaranteed under chapter 37 of such title that is delinquent or foreclosed.
sponsor
2026-07-23
legislation
Service History
House, Dist. 32025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 32023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
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BillsTracked · 262
Sponsored or cosponsored bills tracked from Congress.gov.
VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 9
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 4
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
Press releasesTracked · 5
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Also stated
“During his tour in Europe in 2012, he was responsible for planning Special Operations contingency operations for the European Continent.”source
“He served in the Horn of Africa, Asia, Europe, and South and Central America.”source
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2026-07-23
HR 9827cosponsor
To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of renewable biomass for purposes of the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-07-22
HR 9780cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of Defense to meet certain requirements relating to the divestment, preservation, and inventories of A-10 aircraft, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-07-20
HR 9665sponsor
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the jurisdiction of Department of Veterans Affairs police officers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2026-07-14
HR 9664sponsor
To require the establishment of a grant program to assist with certain veterinary expenses of retired Federal working dogs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-07-14
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HRES 1429cosponsor
Expressing support for continued efforts to safeguard the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 from fraud, waste, and abuse for the Nation's most vulnerable.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026-07-14
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-07-13
HR 9627cosponsor
Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-07-09
HR 9535cosponsor
To modernize the process for the admission of H-2A workers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-06-30
HR 9453cosponsor
To amend the Clean Air Act to preserve consumer vehicle choice, protect the electric grid, and impose limits on regulations under that Act, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-06-25
HR 9401cosponsor
To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-06-23
HR 9387cosponsor
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure consumer choice by requiring truthful labeling of lab-created butter, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-06-22
HR 9250cosponsor
To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2026-06-10
HR 9237cosponsor
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.
2026-06-10
HR 9214cosponsor
To provide for the electronic transfer of amounts from Thrift Savings Fund accounts to qualified retirement plans, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-06-09
HR 9147cosponsor
To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to modify the duties of the Special Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords, Negev Forum, and Related Normalization Agreements, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-06-04
HRES 1338cosponsor
Supporting the designation of June as Family Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-06-03
H R 8800
Agreed to (232-199)
yea
2026-07-22
H R 8800
Failed (175-254)
nay2026-07-22
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Failed (213-216)
nay2026-07-22
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Passed (216-212)
yea2026-07-22
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Stop Insider Trading Act
Failed (211-218)
nay2026-07-22
Stop Insider Trading Act
Passed (232-198)
yea2026-07-22
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Passed (216-214)
yea2026-07-22
Value Over Cost Act
Passed (421-1)
yea2026-07-21
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
Passed (213-209)
yea2026-07-21
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
Passed (214-211)
yea2026-07-21
H R 8800
Failed (65-361)
nay2026-07-21
Large individual $3.4M
PACs $400K
Spent $6.3MCash $178K
2020 cycle$2.0M
Small donors $459KLarge individual $1.4MPACs $87K
Spent $2.0MCash $14K
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay
2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
yea
2026-07-23
vote
HR 9827: To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of renewable biomass for purposes of the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes.
cosponsor
2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-22
vote
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H R 8800
yea
2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay
2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea
2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay
2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea
2026-07-22
vote
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
yea
2026-07-22
vote
Value Over Cost Act
yea
2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea
2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
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