| − | Besides outside sources of funding and [[dark money]], another source of funding is required dues from Democrat House members. Dues assessments are based on a variety of factors. Committee assignments are a big part, with seats on high-profile committees such as Energy and Commerce or Ways and Means leading to costlier assessments. Whether a member is a subcommittee or full committee chair, or if they’re in a leadership position, has an impact. The higher up you are, the more you owe.<ref>https://punchbowl.news/archive/91622-punchbowl-news-am/</ref> | + | Besides outside sources of funding and [[dark money]], another source of funding is required dues from Democrat House members. Dues assessments are based on a variety of factors. Committee assignments are a big part, with seats on high-profile committees such as Energy and Commerce or Ways and Means leading to costlier assessments. Whether a member is a subcommittee or full committee chair, or if they’re in a leadership position, has an impact. The higher up you are, the more you owe.<ref>https://punchbowl.news/archive/91622-punchbowl-news-am/</ref> [[Speaker Pelosi]], for example, in the [[2022 Midterm]] cycle donated $7.5 million from her $174,000 salary.<ref>https://punchbowl.news/caucus-report-july-2022-final/</ref> |