The richest member of Congress was, once again, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) chairman of the House Oversight Committee. Issa, who made his fortune in the car alarm business, had an average net worth of $464 million in 2012.

Millionaires' Club: For First Time, Most Lawmakers are Worth $1 Million-Plus - OpenSecrets Blog Monday, January 13, 2014 @ 10:19pm