dataset_bundle/network_graph/README.md

Public Network Graph

This graph is a member-centered exploration layer built from the released public relationship tables. It is not a claim layer and should be read together with the event, audit, and limitations documents. The default view is tuned for first-pass exploration: it opens in a smaller sector-focused overview, unresolved-only edges are hidden, and the edge count is capped for readability.

Node Types

• member
• recipient
• sector

Edge Families

• recipient: member-to-recipient relationships derived from community project funding request linkage rows.
• sector: member-to-sector relationships derived from trade, annual disclosure, and member profile links.

How To Read It

• Start with a member search using a person's name.
• Example member searches: Josh Gottheimer, Carol D. Miller, David P. Joyce, Steve Cohen, Sylvia R. Garcia.
• The default view favors stronger sector links so the first screen is easier to read.
• Use relationship family to switch between sector and recipient views.
• Stronger support means the released slice has clearer public support for that relationship.
• Needs review / caution means there is some support, but it should be read more carefully.
• Unresolved means the released slice does not yet have enough public support to present that edge as stronger.

Counts

• member nodes: 438
• recipient nodes: 2908
• sector nodes: 8
• recipient edges: 3044
• sector edges: 1513

This release is a slice of public-record data and does not assign guilt, wrongdoing, intent, or causality.