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Bernard Sanders

Independent · U.S. Senate · VT

Bernard Sanders is a Independent U.S. senator from VT. Bernard Sanders serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy. Bernard Sanders has served in Congress since 1991. Paper Trail tracks organization-affiliated PAC contributions, committee assignments, legislation, and documented organization connections associated with this member.

Congressional data updated Aug 25, 2026
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Federal Election Commission

Campaign Financial Summary

FEC campaign totals are tied to this politician’s verified candidate ID and authorized committees. Contributions received are separate from independent expenditures and other outside spending.

20252026 cycle

FEC-reported campaign totals

FEC candidate record ↗
Total raised$24,928,186
Total spent$12,833,936
Cash on handNot reported
Debts owedNot reported
IndividualsNot reported
Receipt categories and contributing committees
Party committees
Other political committees
Candidate contributions$0
Authorized committee transfers
Other federal receipts
Operating-expense offsets
Refunded individual contributions

No itemized political-committee receipts are available for this cycle.

20232024 cycle

FEC-reported campaign totals

FEC candidate record ↗
Total raised$8,207,886
Total spent$7,200,347
Cash on handNot reported
Debts owedNot reported
IndividualsNot reported
Receipt categories and contributing committees
Party committees
Other political committees
Candidate contributions$0
Authorized committee transfers
Other federal receipts
Operating-expense offsets
Refunded individual contributions

No itemized political-committee receipts are available for this cycle.

Money tracked by Paper Trail

Organization-Affiliated PAC Contributions

Net tracked contributions

-$5,0002025–2026 cycle

Gross tracked contributions

$0Before refunds and offsets

Refunds / offsets

$5,000

Largest tracked PAC

None recorded

Net tracked contributions equal positive contribution records minus negative refunds or offsets. These totals include only organization-affiliated PACs currently represented in Paper Trail and are not the politician’s total fundraising.

Institutional position

Current Committee Assignments

Ranking MemberSubcommittee
Senate Committee on Finance: Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions, and Family PolicyExplore committee →
Ranking Member
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsExplore committee →
Senate Committee on Environment and Public WorksExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory OversightExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and WildlifeExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and SafetyExplore committee →
Senate Committee on Veterans' AffairsExplore committee →
Senate Committee on the BudgetExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Finance: Subcommittee on Health CareExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Finance: Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS OversightExplore committee →
Ex OfficioSubcommittee
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace SafetyExplore committee →
Ex OfficioSubcommittee
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Subcommittee on Education and the American FamilyExplore committee →
Ex OfficioSubcommittee
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement SecurityExplore committee →
Senate Committee on FinanceExplore committee →

Paper Trail legislation records

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Congressional Service History
Senate · VT

Jan 3, 2025Jan 3, 2031 · Independent

Senate · VT

Jan 3, 2019Jan 3, 2025 · Independent

Senate · VT

Jan 3, 2013Jan 3, 2019 · Independent

Senate · VT

Jan 4, 2007Jan 3, 2013 · Independent

House · VT-0

Jan 4, 2005Jan 3, 2007 · Independent

House · VT-0

Jan 7, 2003Jan 3, 2005 · Independent

House · VT-0

Jan 3, 2001Jan 3, 2003 · Independent

House · VT-0

Jan 6, 1999Jan 3, 2001 · Independent

House · VT-0

Jan 7, 1997Jan 3, 1999 · Independent

House · VT-0

Jan 4, 1995Jan 3, 1997 · Independent

House · VT-0

Jan 5, 1993Jan 3, 1995 · Independent

House · VT-0

Jan 3, 1991Jan 3, 1993 · Independent