HippoCricket

What they report · Where they serve · not the pond

Reported assets: No net worth reported.
Median household income, WI-3: $72,409 (±$868); Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate. Census table ↗

Median household income, WI-3 $72,409

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Reported assets are what the disclosure form lists, in value bands, before debts and not counting a primary home. The median is one year's household income. They measure different things.

Context only. The income figure never moves the pond.

How they voted · the eight · not the pond

Latest roll call per issue, shown as the stance it supports. A NO counts as the other side. The line under each label is the exact vote.

ImmigrationStrictervoted YES on S. 5, the Laken Riley detention bill (House, 2025)+2 earlier AbortionPro-lifevoted YES on H.R. 21, the born-alive infant care bill (House, 2025)+1 earlier GunsNO VOTE YETNo vote on this issue yet Free speechProtects itvoted YES on H.R. 140, the platform-speech bill (House, 2023)TaxesNO VOTE YETNo vote on this issue yet EnergyFossil fuelsvoted YES on H.R. 1, the energy-production bill (House, 2023)Crime & policingNO VOTE YETNo vote on this issue yet Parental rightsStrong parental rightsvoted YES on H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights (House, 2023)

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About Derrick Van Orden

Age: 57 (born Sep 15, 1969)source
Born in: Hennepin County, Minnesotasource
Years in office: U.S. House since Jan 3, 2023 · 3 years.source
Hobbies & fun facts: Rides a Wisconsin-made motorcycle that he cherishes.Source: Spectrum News 1, 2024

Born in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and based in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Van Orden holds a B.S. from Excelsior University. He served in the U.S. Navy (1988–2014), retiring as a Navy SEAL Senior Chief Petty Officer after 26 years, and has worked as an actor and business owner.

Last updated: Oct 19, 2026

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What they're running on

From their campaign site, in their own words. Not the pond.

Our national infrastructure is aging, and Derrick is committed to ensuring that western Wisconsin has access to safe, clean drinking water, well-maintained roads and bridges, and reliable rural broadband. vanordenforcongress.com
As a former small business owner, Derrick understands that four years under the Biden-Harris administration have put considerable strain on the finances of Wisconsin families. vanordenforcongress.com
Derrick will work to make sure individuals with preexisting conditions are protected when Obamacare is fully repealed and a new system is implemented allowing for true competition in healthcare, driving costs down. vanordenforcongress.com
Derrick’s Navy service gave him a unique perspective on caring for our veterans. vanordenforcongress.com
While rising crime, illegal immigration, and increased illicit drug use have made our communities less safe, Derrick has been a staunch supporter of law enforcement throughout his life. vanordenforcongress.com
Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland, and the Third Congressional District is a major producer of dairy and agricultural products. vanordenforcongress.com
Derrick has staunchly supported President Trump’s border policies and his efforts to deport criminal illegal aliens, including the man who assaulted two women just blocks from his home in Prairie du Chien. vanordenforcongress.com
Derrick supports term limits on all legislators, ensuring that being elected to Congress remains an act of public service, not a way to enrich one’s self. vanordenforcongress.com

Their site lists more. vanordenforcongress.com

Also on the record — not in the pond

Votes and disclosures. A single vote here doesn't change the pond. A checked flip on any bill is listed in the Flips section.

Next election · not the pond

Nov 3, 2026 · WI-3 · General election · On the ballot

Federal general elections are the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Not the pond.

Government salary

$174,000

2026 pay for the office. Set by law. Not the pond.

Reported assets · not the pond

No financial disclosure on file in our data.

$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M

Reported assets. Not the pond.
Disclosure	No financial disclosure on file in our data.

Committee assignments · not the pond

Current committees and subcommittees. Shown so you can see it. Committees never move the pond.

House Committee on Agriculture — Member
Subcommittee: Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry — Vice Chair
Subcommittee: Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture — Member
House Committee on Armed Services — Member
Subcommittee: Intelligence and Special Operations — Member
Subcommittee: Strategic Forces — Member
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs — Member
Subcommittee: Economic Opportunity — Chair
Subcommittee: Health — Member

Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators, pulled Oct 20, 2026.

Funding — not the pond

FEC money track · 2024–2026 cycle · never part of the pond

Did they take money from PACs that funded both Democrats and Republicans? Money never moves the pond.

Campaign — they cashed it

$254,062 TAKE (dual-party PAC)

Took at least $1,000 from PACs that fund both parties.

Context. Not the pond. Taking the check is not a flip. Flipping after the check, and staying quiet, is.

Own it — Dual-party PAC

The office types a why in their own words after opening the mailbox link. It does not move the pond.

Largest dual-party PACs on this file.

AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$20,312
GROWTH ENERGY PAC$10,000
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS$10,000

Traditional PAC contributions to candidate committees only. A dual-party PAC gave at least $1,000 to both parties. AIPAC in this table is committee C00797670. Legal, disclosed, hard-capped. Super PACs and dark money are not in this number. Taking this money is common. The amount is the story. HippoCricket doesn't put this in the pond. FEC bulk committee-to-candidate (24K/24Z), cycles 2024+2026. Dual-party = PAC gave ≥$1,000 to Dems and ≥$1,000 to Republicans. AIPAC = C00797670 only. Download the PAC table.

Stock trading

H.R. 7008 — Stop Insider Trading Act
What this was: Bans members of Congress, spouses, and dependents from buying individual stocks. Sales require public notice 7–14 days ahead. Not a full forced sell-off. Passed the House 232–198.
House · 2026
Purchase / reporting restriction. Not a full divestiture. Passed 232–198, July 22, 2026.
Yea
Official roll call

Bills they sponsored · floor outcomes · not the pond

Bills and joint resolutions they sponsored since 2015 that passed or failed in a chamber. Sponsor only. Shown so you can see it. Bills never move the pond.

Sponsored 57 since 2015. 2 became law. 5 passed a chamber and did not become law. 0 failed a floor vote.

H.R. 980 (119th Congress) — Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025
To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · Passed House Feb 2, 2026 · Official record ↗
H.R. 983 (119th Congress) — Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
To Amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education offered by a public institution of higher learning that does not charge the in-State tuition rate to a veteran using certain educational assistance under title 10 of such Code, and for other purposes.
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · Became law Dec 12, 2025 (Public Law 119-55) · Official record ↗
H.R. 1815 (119th Congress) — VA Home Loan Program Reform Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take certain actions in the case of a default on a home loan guaranteed by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · Became law Jul 30, 2025 (Public Law 119-31) · Official record ↗
H.R. 981 (119th Congress) — VETT Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes to approve programs of education for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · Passed House Apr 9, 2025 · Official record ↗
H.R. 7323 (118th Congress) — Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2024
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education offered by a public institution of higher learning that does not charge the in-State tuition rate to a veteran using certain educational assistance under title 10 of such Code.
Introduced Feb 13, 2024 · Passed House Sep 25, 2024 · Official record ↗
H.R. 5914 (118th Congress) — VETT Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes to approve programs of education for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Introduced Oct 10, 2023 · Passed House Apr 29, 2024 · Official record ↗
H.R. 6254 (118th Congress) — Public Buildings Accountability Act of 2023
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a review on the Public Buildings Service, and for other purposes.
Introduced Nov 7, 2023 · Passed House Mar 11, 2024 · Official record ↗

Source: GovInfo BILLSTATUS (Library of Congress actions), pulled Oct 20, 2026. Provisions passed inside other bills are not counted.

Where they stand on the eight

A sourced vote always wins. Nothing is guessed.

Immigration & Border SecuritySupportedNo flipStricter enforcement and border controls
AbortionSupportedNo flipPro-life / restricting abortion
Gun Rights & Second AmendmentNo sourced recordNo sourced record
Free Speech & CensorshipSupportedNo flipFewer content restrictions / anti-censorship
Taxes, Spending & DebtNo sourced recordNo sourced record
Energy PolicySupportedNo flipExpanded domestic and fossil-fuel production
Crime & PolicingNo sourced recordNo sourced record
Parental Rights & School ChoiceSupportedNo flipVoted Yea. Districts would have to show parents the curriculum, library list, and budget.

Votes with own party

100% of the time — 8 of 8 roll calls on this page went with the rest of the Republican caucus.

Fat Hippo is whether they stay themselves. This is whether they stay with the party. Doesn't touch the pond.

Why this pond: No flip on the file. Never changed. The landmark votes are shown below.

We show what they said and what they did. The verdict is yours.

Recorded flips

Explained

Unexplained

Stance timeline by issue

Flips first

Each line is a sourced position. One banner is one flip on a landmark issue. Flips on other bills are listed in the Flips section, and Recorded flips counts both.