Carper, Thomas R.

Senator Thomas R. Carper (D-DE) has represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate since 2001, following five terms in the House and two terms as Delaware's governor, making him one of the few politicians to serve in all three roles. A Vietnam War veteran and former naval flight officer, Carper is known for his work on environmental policy as former chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee, as well as his focus on government reform and fiscal responsibility. Between July 2016 and December 2024, Carper disclosed 1,299 stock transactions with an estimated volume ranging from $5.0M to $27.8M, showing frequent activity in treasury bills (BILL, GBIL, TRM), ETFs (SPDR), and blue-chip stocks like JPMorgan Chase. His trading pattern reflects a conservative, diversified approach with heavy emphasis on short-term treasury instruments, though activity has notably ceased in recent months as he announced his retirement at the end of his current term in January 2025.