Capitol Gains:
How Congress Gets Rich

Members of Congress make decisions that profoundly affect the health and wealth of all Americans — from the richest to the poorest among us. These decisions can also influence lawmakers’ own financial fortunes. This Washington Sun special project illuminates the personal finances of U.S. senators and the U.S. House members in the delegations covered by our Washington Bureau Initiative for a better understanding of how their private assets intersect with their public responsibilities.