U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 9th District
Daniel Meuser
Position · +0.49
- In office
- House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 17% · Agriculture and Food 13%
- Committees
- Financial Services · Small Business
- Bills on
- Finance and Financial Sector · Commerce · Housing and Community Development
- Age
- 62
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DRachel Wallace$698K
- DJennifer M Brothers$11K
Bottom line
- Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 2.54 against 1.41 expected; 1 of their bills became law (1 national policy).
- Breaks with Republicans most on Economics and Public Finance: voted against them on 17% of party-line votes (8 of 48), against 7% for most Republicans.
- Chair of the Oversight and Investigations subcommittee (Financial Services).
Where Meuser has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Oversight and Investigations (Financial Services)
- Financial Services · 16th in seniority on the majority side
- Small Business · 3rd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 7401 Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 2066 Investing in All of America Act of 2025 · Became law
- H.R. 7127 Restoring the Secondary Trading Market Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 4460 SAFE Guidance Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where Meuser breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Meuser voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 17% · 8 of 48 party 7%
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Armed Forces and National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 3%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Meuser broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 02/24/26 | ROTOR ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 01/22/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 01/22/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Meuser is saying
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Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement commending President Donald Trump, Secretary of Health Robert Kennedy Jr., and Administrator Mehmet Oz on rolling out Most Favored Nation (MFN) drug pricing to Medicaid…
“Today’s announcement marks an important milestone in expanding Most Favored Nation drug pricing to Americans nationwide.”
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Meuser Applauds President Trump for Rescinding Obama-era "Rain Tax" Executive Order
Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement after President Trump rescinded an Obama-era Executive Order that has been used to impose costly stormwater management fees, otherwise known as the "rain tax," on residents and…
“Since coming to Congress in 2019, I have worked to find a solution to the burdensome rain tax imposed on families and businesses in Luzerne County. Unfortunately, the Biden Administration was unwilling to consider any changes. President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin listened to our concerns and took action.…”
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Meuser Introduces Legislation to Expand Housing Assistance for Homeless Veterans
Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) recently announced the introduction of H.R. 10168, the Veterans Housing Opportunity Act, legislation that would increase the availability of housing assistance to veterans experiencing or at risk of…
“No veteran who has proudly served our country should be without a safe and stable home.”
Mentions H.R. 10168
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Meuser Applauds DOJ Scam Center Strike Force Operation Against Chinese-Run Scammer Marketplace
Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement commending U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and the Scam Center Strike Force for their recent actions against Southeast Asian cryptocurrency-related fraud and scams and…
“Financial fraud and scams are a direct threat to American consumers and taxpayers, and this Administration has made clear that combating these schemes is a top priority.”
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Meuser Participates in Vice President’s Fraud Task Force Roundtable
Yesterday, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), joined Vice President JD Vance for a roundtable discussion with his Task Force to Eliminate Fraud.
“Fraud across federal programs is costing taxpayers enormous sums thanks in part to a lack of safeguarding government programs that many Americans depend upon.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Meuser voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 39 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Meuser’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
17 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 3 significant (got a roll call vote), 14 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- H.R. 2066 Investing in All of America Act of 2025Establishes investment and development programs across American communities and regions. AI-readBecame law May 19, 2026 · CommerceNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 20 sponsored billsSponsored 20 (House median 25) · cosponsored 336 (median 289), 21 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Finance and Financial Sector, Commerce, Housing and Community Development.
- H.R. 10168 Veterans Housing Opportunity ActHousing and Community Development · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8114 Endless Mountains National Heritage Area ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced May 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8489 HUD Payment Integrity and Accountability Act of 2026Housing and Community Development · Introduced Apr 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8162 Regulatory Review Improvement Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Mar 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7548 SCAM ActCommerce · Introduced Mar 26, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8088 Growing Deposit Insurance for the Future ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Mar 25, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7837 Most Favored Patient Act of 2026Health · Introduced Mar 5, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7401 Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention ActRequires SBA employees to certify they have no conflicts of interest before participating in loan decisions. AI-readCommerce · Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Passed a chamber
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 149 | 89% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 68 | 51% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 59 | 78% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 76% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 76% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 30 | 87% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 27 | 85% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 25 | 84% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 79% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 23 | 48% | Pro |
| Commerce | 21 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 63% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 62% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 83% | Pro |
| Law | 6 | 67% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RNeal P. DunnFL-298%agreement
- RMike KellyPA-1698%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Meuser most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Meuser’s campaign raised $1.9M: $891K (47%) from individuals and $792K (42%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $171K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Meuser
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 208.
- American Bankers Association (ABA) Trade association PAC
- National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Trade association PAC
- Ubs Americas Inc. Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Meuser this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inMeuser’s own leadership PAC: Pa-First PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Meuser’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, PA-9Republican2019–present
Seat
- State
- Pennsylvania
- District
- 9
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 62
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-6511
350 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Pottsville, Lebanon, Williamsport, Bloomsburg, Berwick, Tunkhannock, Hamburg
- Website
- meuser.house.gov
- RepMeuser
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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