H.R. 8460 is a bill that proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by removing the authority to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to immigrants. TPS is a program that allows individuals from countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions to remain in the United States temporarily. By repealing this authority, the bill would likely end the ability to provide such temporary protections to new applicants.
Supporters of H.R. 8460 argue that the bill is a necessary step to reform the immigration system, which they see as overly lenient. They claim that TPS has been used as a loophole for extended stays beyond temporary needs, and that removing this authority would encourage more permanent solutions and strengthen immigration enforcement. Proponents believe it will lead to more consistent and predictable immigration policies.
Critics of H.R. 8460 express concern that repealing the authority to grant Temporary Protected Status would leave vulnerable individuals without protection during crises in their home countries. They argue that TPS is a humanitarian tool that provides safety to those fleeing dire situations, and its removal could result in increased deportations and family separations. Opponents highlight the potential humanitarian impact and the loss of U.S. leadership in offering refuge during global emergencies.
Based on the available data, there appears to be a low risk of conflict of interest between Rep. Andrew Clyde's top donors and the subject matter of H.R. 8460. The bill pertains to immigration policy, and none of Clyde's top donors are directly involved in this industry. Furthermore, there is no disclosed lobbying activity from any of Clyde's top donors in relation to this bill. The disclosed lobbying activity in this bill's policy area comes from a variety of industries, none of which overlap with Clyde's top donors. Therefore, there is no evidence of a money trail leading from the lobbying activity on this bill back to Clyde's top donors. However, it is worth noting that several entities have undisclosed lobbying amounts, which leaves some room for potential, yet currently unseen, conflicts.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | $60,000 |
| COVISTA FKA ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION, INC. | ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC. | $40,000 |
| NATIONAL SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $30,000 |
| GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTOR ASSOCIATION | 56 CAPITALS LLC | $20,000 |
| GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTOR ASSOCIATION | GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTOR ASSOCIATION | $20,000 |
| SABINE NECHES | KENT CAPERTON CONSULTING | $15,000 |
| SCHWAN'S COMPANY | PEARSON WILCOX ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
| CAPITOL COUNSEL, LLC ON BEHALF OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD FOR AMERICA | MICHAEL R. PAWLOWSKI | undisclosed |
| TRANSGAS | KING STREET SOLUTIONS | undisclosed |
| COUNTY OF MERCED | HB STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| EXELIXIS, INC. | W STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| BSYD CORPORATION | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
| THE DIGITAL CHAMBER (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CHAMBER OF DIGITAL COMMERCE) | LIQUID ADVISORS, INC. | undisclosed |
| COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION | CASCADE PUBLIC AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Andrew Clyde, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
