MORENO, BERNIE
Tracked receipts exceed tracked giving by
$90,903,099
Federal candidate, office S, state OH
Tracked direct giving
$4,665,500
Tracked donations to candidate
$164,813
IE supporting this entity
$95,403,786
IE opposing this entity
$1,345,468
Connections
30
Votes
5
QPQ Score
100%
5/5 aligned
The QPQ Score measures how often this legislator voted in line with their donors' advocacy positions. 5 of 5 trackable votes aligned with donor interests across 29 donors. This metric shows correlation, not causation.
How money flowed to MORENO, BERNIE
Defend American Jobs spent $25.5M supporting MORENO, BERNIE across 8 contributions between August 2024 and September 2024. MORENO, BERNIE voted YES on GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) — which Defend American Jobs advocates for.
Defend American Jobs spent $14.7M supporting MORENO, BERNIE across 2 contributions between September 2024 and September 2024. MORENO, BERNIE voted YES on GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) — which Defend American Jobs advocates for.
MORENO, BERNIE directed $4.0M to BERNIE MORENO FOR SENATE across 2 contributions between September 2023 and February 2024. MORENO, BERNIE advocates for GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394).
BLUEGRASS COMMITTEE directed $5K to MORENO, BERNIE. MORENO, BERNIE voted YES on GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) — which BLUEGRASS COMMITTEE advocates for.
Boeing Company PAC directed $5K to MORENO, BERNIE. MORENO, BERNIE voted YES on GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) — which Boeing Company PAC advocates for.
MORENO, BERNIE also received from 1 other entity totaling $5K.
Where MORENO, BERNIE’s money ended up
Attributed amounts are modeled estimates of how money flowed through intermediary PACs, computed by proportional apportionment of FEC-reported transactions. They are not reported transactions themselves. How we compute this
Dark Money Spending
Election spending by organizations that do not disclose their donors. Dark money flows through 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, 501(c)(6) trade associations, and similar entities that are not required to reveal their funders. Figures below are never combined with disclosed-donor totals.
Dark Money Targeting This Entity
| Filer | Amount | Type | Support/Oppose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defend American Jobs | $12,000,000 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Defend American Jobs | $12,000,000 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Defend American Jobs | $12,000,000 | Form 5 IE | N/A | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Defend American Jobs | $7,621,589 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Defend American Jobs | $7,621,589 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Defend American Jobs | $7,621,589 | Form 5 IE | N/A | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Defend American Jobs | $7,619,740 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Defend American Jobs | $7,619,740 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Defend American Jobs | $7,619,740 | Form 5 IE | N/A | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Defend American Jobs | $7,053,694 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Defend American Jobs | $7,053,694 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Defend American Jobs | $7,053,694 | Form 5 IE | N/A | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Defend American Jobs | $5,734,683 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Defend American Jobs | $5,734,683 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Defend American Jobs | $5,734,683 | Form 5 IE | N/A | Sep 17, 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND | $2,813,482 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Oct 24, 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND | $2,813,482 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Oct 24, 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND | $1,263,483 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Oct 9, 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND | $1,263,483 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Oct 9, 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND | $811,719 | Form 5 IE | Supporting | Oct 29, 2024 |
Money spent by non-disclosing organizations on ads and communications referencing this candidate. These dollars do not flow to the candidate's committee.
Methodology Disclosure
Dark money figures are derived from FEC Form 5 (independent expenditures by non-committee organizations) and Form 9 (electioneering communications). These filings capture spending on ads and election communications but do not reveal the identity of the organization's donors. QPQ totals may differ from benchmarks like the Brennan Center's estimates because QPQ includes all Form 5 filers, while some benchmarks count only a subset of non-disclosing nonprofits. Grant chain data is from IRS Form 990 Schedule I and may not include all years or all grantee organizations.
Connected Government Contracts
Companies that MORENO, BERNIE holds stock in, is employed by, or receives donations from may also receive government contracts. The connections below show which companies have federal awards.
Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee in the 119th Congress.
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Member of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets in the 119th Congress, which directly oversees the cryptocurrency industry that funded his election with approximately $40M in independent expenditures.
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Member of the Senate Committee on the Budget in the 119th Congress.
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Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in the 119th Congress.
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Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in the 119th Congress.
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Stock disclosures from Senate EFD / House Financial Disclosures. Contract data from USASpending.gov. Connection does not imply wrongdoing.
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QPQ Score Breakdown
Each row shows a vote where this legislator's donors had an advocacy position. “Aligned” means the vote matched what donors wanted.
| Bill / Outcome | Vote | Donor Position | Donor | Aligned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation f... | yea | Advocated for | Defend American Jobs | Yes |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation f... | yea | Advocated for | Defend American Jobs | Yes |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation f... | yea | Advocated for | Defend American Jobs | Yes |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation f... | yea | Advocated for | Defend American Jobs | Yes |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation f... | yea | Advocated for | Defend American Jobs | Yes |
Donations Given
| Recipient | Amount | Date | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERNIE MORENO FOR SENATE | $3,000,000 | Sep 30, 2023 | 2024 |
| BERNIE MORENO FOR SENATE | $995,000 | Feb 7, 2024 | 2024 |
| BERNIE MORENO FOR SENATE | $300,000 | Mar 13, 2024 | 2024 |
| BERNIE MORENO FOR SENATE | $205,000 | Feb 8, 2024 | 2024 |
| MAGA Inc | $100,000 | Mar 2, 2023 | 2024 |
| TRUMP SAVE AMERICA JOINT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE | $23,200 | Apr 18, 2023 | 2024 |
| WINRED | $23,200 | Apr 18, 2023 | 2024 |
| Save America PAC | $5,000 | Apr 18, 2023 | 2024 |
| PROTECT THE HOUSE 2024 | $2,500 | Jun 21, 2023 | 2024 |
| KEVIN MCCARTHY FOR CONGRESS | $2,500 | Jun 19, 2023 | 2024 |
| PROTECT THE HOUSE 2024 | $2,500 | Jun 21, 2023 | 2024 |
| PROTECT THE HOUSE 2024 | $2,500 | Jun 19, 2023 | 2024 |
| KEVIN MCCARTHY FOR CONGRESS | $1,700 | Jun 21, 2023 | 2024 |
| KEVIN MCCARTHY FOR CONGRESS | $1,600 | Jun 21, 2023 | 2024 |
| KEVIN MCCARTHY FOR CONGRESS | $800 | Jun 21, 2023 | 2024 |
Donations Received
| Donor | Amount | Date | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defend American JobsIE support | $12,000,000 | Aug 13, 2024 | 2024 |
| Defend American JobsIE support | $12,000,000 | Aug 13, 2024 | 2024 |
| Defend American JobsIE support | $12,000,000 | Aug 13, 2024 | 2024 |
| Defend American JobsIE support | $7,621,589 | Sep 6, 2024 | 2024 |
| Defend American JobsIE support | $7,621,589 | Sep 6, 2024 | 2024 |
| Defend American JobsIE support | $7,621,589 | Sep 6, 2024 | 2024 |
| Defend American JobsIE support | $7,619,740 | Aug 30, 2024 | 2024 |
| Defend American JobsIE support | $7,619,740 | Aug 30, 2024 | 2024 |
| Defend American JobsIE support | $7,619,740 | Aug 30, 2024 | 2024 |
| Defend American JobsIE support | $7,053,694 | Sep 12, 2024 | 2024 |
| Defend American JobsIE support | $7,053,694 | Sep 12, 2024 | 2024 |
| Defend American JobsIE support | $7,053,694 | Sep 12, 2024 | 2024 |
| Defend American JobsIE support | $5,734,683 | Sep 17, 2024 | 2024 |
| Defend American JobsIE support | $5,734,683 | Sep 17, 2024 | 2024 |
| Defend American JobsIE support | $5,734,683 | Sep 17, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $2,813,482 | Oct 24, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $2,813,482 | Oct 24, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $1,263,483 | Oct 9, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $1,263,483 | Oct 9, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $811,719 | Oct 29, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $811,719 | Oct 29, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $439,578 | Jul 22, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $439,578 | Jul 22, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $439,546 | Aug 6, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $439,546 | Aug 6, 2024 | 2024 |
| LCV VICTORY FUNDSpent to oppose | −$296,749 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $253,186 | Aug 12, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $253,186 | Aug 12, 2024 | 2024 |
| NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support | $250,000 | Oct 24, 2024 | 2024 |
| NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support | $250,000 | Oct 24, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $245,288 | Aug 19, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $245,288 | Aug 19, 2024 | 2024 |
| LCV VICTORY FUNDSpent to oppose | −$225,000 | Oct 28, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $219,789 | Jul 29, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $219,789 | Jul 29, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $197,018 | Oct 24, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $197,018 | Oct 24, 2024 | 2024 |
| FORWARD BLUESpent to oppose | −$188,500 | Oct 2, 2024 | 2024 |
| LCV VICTORY FUNDSpent to oppose | −$150,000 | Oct 11, 2024 | 2024 |
| NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support | $138,098 | Oct 10, 2024 | 2024 |
| NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support | $138,098 | Oct 10, 2024 | 2024 |
| WORKING AMERICASpent to oppose | −$130,000 | Sep 24, 2024 | 2024 |
| OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY STATE CENTRAL & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEIE support | $121,000 | Nov 5, 2024 | 2024 |
| NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support | $98,932 | Sep 25, 2024 | 2024 |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION)Spent to oppose | −$90,000 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| END CITIZENS UNITEDSpent to oppose | −$66,500 | Oct 22, 2024 | 2024 |
| END CITIZENS UNITEDSpent to oppose | −$66,500 | Oct 22, 2024 | 2024 |
| NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUNDIE support | $62,153 | Oct 1, 2024 | 2024 |
| NATIONAL REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL COMMITTEE | $52,800 | Jun 24, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUNDIE support | $51,978 | Jul 25, 2024 | 2024 |
Voting Record
| Bill | Position | Chamber | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) | yea | senate | Jun 17, 2025 |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) | yea | senate | Jun 12, 2025 |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) | yea | senate | May 21, 2025 |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) | yea | senate | May 20, 2025 |
| GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) | yea | senate | May 8, 2025 |
Relationships
| Type | Connected To | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voted on | GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) | Vote yea on roll call 318 | Source |
| Founded | Champ Titles | Founded Champ Titles in 2018, a blockchain company digitizing vehicle title and registration records. | Source |
| Founded | Bernie Moreno Companies | Built Bernie Moreno Companies, a network of more than a dozen car dealerships in Greater Cleveland, after moving to Ohio in 2005. Largely divested before his 2024 Senate run. | Source |
| Employed by | Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs | Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee in the 119th Congress. | Source |
| Employed by | Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets | Member of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets in the 119th Congress, which directly oversees the cryptocurrency industry that funded his election with approximately $40M in independent expenditures. | Source |
| Employed by | Senate Committee on the Budget | Member of the Senate Committee on the Budget in the 119th Congress. | Source |
| Advocated for | GENIUS Act, Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S.394) | Cosponsor, sponsorship date 2025-06-17 | Source |
| Held office | U.S. Senate | Sitting member of the U.S. Senate in the 119th Congress. | Source |
| Member of | Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee | Member of Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Employed by | Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation | Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in the 119th Congress. | Source |
| Employed by | Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs | Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in the 119th Congress. | Source |
| Member of | Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety Subcommittee | Member of Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety Subcommittee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee | Member of Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness Subcommittee | Member of Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness Subcommittee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Subcommittee | Member of Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Subcommittee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | Securities, Insurance, and Investment Subcommittee | Member of Securities, Insurance, and Investment Subcommittee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries Subcommittee | Member of Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries Subcommittee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | Member of Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | Member of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations | Member of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee | Member of Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control | Member of United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | Digital Assets Subcommittee | Member of Digital Assets Subcommittee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Member of | Budget Committee | Member of Budget Committee (119th Congress). | Source |
| Advocated for by | Defend American Jobs | Independent expenditures totaling $160,539,718.84 across 40 filings | Source |
| Advocated for by | BERNIE MORENO FOR SENATE | BERNIE MORENO FOR SENATE is the principal campaign committee (FEC C00837484) that supported Bernie Moreno 2024 Senate campaign. | Source |
| Owner of | Bernie Moreno Companies | Bernie Moreno Companies is the network of car dealerships founded and owned by Bernie Moreno. | Source |
| Owner of | Champ Titles | Champ Titles, Inc. is the blockchain vehicle-title startup founded and owned by Bernie Moreno in 2018. | Source |
| Affiliated with | BERNIE MORENO FOR SENATE | BERNIE MORENO FOR SENATE is the principal campaign committee for Bernie Moreno's 2024 Senate run. | Source |
| Funder of | BERNIE MORENO FOR SENATE | MORENO, BERNIE donated $4,500,000 to BERNIE MORENO FOR SENATE (QPQ tracked total) | Editorial |