Few Rules Govern Contributions to Congressional Portrait Funds

Congressional committee chair portrait funds are a magnet for lobbyists and special interest money.

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A photoillustration of congressional portraits for Rep. Kevin Brady, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Rep. Nydia Velázquez and Rep. Steve Womack. Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives; Shutterstock; NOTUS

Democratic Rep. Nydia Velázquez looks ethereal amid a swirl of orange and blue and green, the New York City skyline towering behind her.

Former Republican Rep. Kevin Brady, wearing a navy business suit and royal blue tie, leans over a boardroom table, framed by the American and Texas flags.

Former Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney drapes a New York City Fire Department jacket over a yellow ball gown.