Question 1

Who is Derrick Van Orden?

Accepted Answer

Derrick Van Orden is a Republican Representative from Wisconsin, now in year 3 of congressional service.

Question 2

What is Derrick Van Orden’s voting record?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Derrick Van Orden has cast 359 recorded roll call votes in the 119th Congress. Rep. Van Orden voted yea 71% and nay 18% of the time. Rep. Van Orden has missed 11% of votes.

Question 3

What bills has Derrick Van Orden sponsored?

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Rep. Derrick Van Orden has sponsored 57 bills and cosponsored 575 in Congress. Legislative focus areas include Armed Forces and National Security, Agriculture and Food, Government Operations and Politics, and Unknown. Most recently, Rep. Van Orden introduced HR 6904 in December 2025: "To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes.amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities, to establish a new bar to certain benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes."

Question 4

What district does Derrick Van Orden represent?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Derrick Van Orden represents Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district. With a median household income of $72,409, the district leans slightly Republican (R+3). The median age is 39.5. Median rent runs $966/month. Unemployment sits at 3.4%.

Question 5

What committees does Derrick Van Orden serve on?

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Rep. Derrick Van Orden serves on House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House Committee on Agriculture, House Committee on Armed Services. Rep. Van Orden holds leadership positions as Chairman of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee and Vice Chair of the Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee. Across these committees, Rep. Van Orden sits on 6 subcommittees.

Question 6

How do I contact Derrick Van Orden?

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Rep. Derrick Van Orden's Washington office is at 1513 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515. Call (202) 225-5506. You can send a letter, make a call, or see other ways to reach Rep. Van Orden's office.

Question 7

Is Derrick Van Orden a republican?

Accepted Answer

Derrick Van Orden is a member of the Republican Party, representing Wisconsin's 3rd district in the U.S. House. Rep. Van Orden has cast 359 roll call votes in the 119th Congress, voting yea 71% of the time.

Question 8

Where did Derrick Van Orden go to school?

Accepted Answer

Derrick Van Orden's education includes: B.S. from Excelsior University, Albany, NY.

Question 9

What are the demographics of Wisconsin District 3?

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Wisconsin District 3 is 3.6% Hispanic, 90% White, 1.2% Black, 2.3% Asian. The median age is 39.5. Median household income is $72,409. The poverty rate is 6.4%. Unemployment is 3.4%. Median rent is $966/month. Median home value is $233,300. 6.1% of residents are uninsured. Source: Census ACS.

Question 10

How did Derrick Van Orden do in the 2024 election?

Accepted Answer

In the 2024 election, the result was 48.64% Democratic and 51.36% Republican. 413,181 total votes were cast. The Republican candidate won by 2.72 points. Trend: Stable from the previous cycle. Trend: Stable from the previous cycle.

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