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The primary potential conflict of interest identified is the overlap between the sponsor's donors and the bill's subject matter. Specifically, the Securities & Investment industry, which has donated $60,000,000 to the sponsor, Gerald Connolly, is also a bill-affected industry. This overlap could potentially influence the sponsor's decision-making process in favor of the industry's interests. Additionally, there has been notable lobbying activity in the bill's policy area, with several organizations, including IRIDIUM SATELLITE, LLC and INGLIS, spending a combined total of $35,000. However, it is important to note that the majority of the sponsor's donations come from retired individuals, who have no direct connection to the bill's subject matter. Therefore, while there is a potential conflict of interest, it is not overwhelmingly significant.
These industries are both affected by this bill and among the sponsor's top donors.
| Industry | Match Type | Related Subject | Donations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities & Investment (F10) | Direct | Armed Forces and National Security | $60,000,000 |
| Total from overlapping industries | $60,000,000 | ||
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK TRANSCO LLC | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $60,000 |
| CITY OF BUFFALO, NY | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $40,000 |
| COUNCIL FOR AFFORDABLE AND RURAL HOUSING | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $40,000 |
| DELAWARE NORTH | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $30,000 |
| AFRICAN COALITION FOR TRADE | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | $20,000 |
| SELF-HELP MOVEMENT, INC | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | $15,000 |
| IRIDIUM SATELLITE, LLC | GLOBAL TECH STRATEGIES, LLC | $10,000 |
| INGLIS | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | $10,000 |
| SALVATION ARMY OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND DELAWARE | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | $9,000 |
| MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ON BEHALF OF CAVAROCCHI RUSCIO DENNIS ASSOC | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | undisclosed |
| FLORIDA CRYSTALS CORP. | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| CBI SUGAR GROUP | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL SUGAR TRADE COALITION | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| MAURITIUS-U.S. BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, INC. | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| MAURITIUS SUGAR SYNDICATE AND MAURITIUS CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURE | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Gerald Connolly, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
