H.R. 8477 is a proposed bill that aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill seeks to reverse certain changes related to energy that were previously enacted by Public Law 119-21. This likely involves altering tax provisions or incentives associated with energy production or consumption that were modified under the earlier law.
Supporters of H.R. 8477 argue that reversing the energy-related modifications could correct what they see as imbalances or inefficiencies introduced by Public Law 119-21. Proponents may claim that the bill will restore more favorable tax conditions for traditional energy sectors, potentially leading to increased energy production and economic growth in those areas.
Critics of H.R. 8477 may argue that reversing these modifications could undermine efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources. They might express concerns that the bill could slow progress on environmental goals and increase reliance on fossil fuels, potentially leading to negative environmental impacts and hindering innovation in renewable energy technologies.
Based on the available data, there appears to be a low risk of conflicts of interest between Representative Brian Fitzpatrick's donors and the subject matter of H.R. 8477. The bill aims to reverse certain energy-related modifications, but there is no direct overlap detected between this subject and Fitzpatrick's top donor industries. However, it's worth noting that there is lobbying activity in this bill's policy area. OSF Healthcare System, Capitol Counsel LLC on behalf of Planned Parenthood for America, Schwan's Company, Covista, Global Infrastructure Investor Association, TransGas, County of Merced, Exelixis, Inc., and BSYD Corporation have all lobbied in this area, with disclosed amounts totaling $150,000. The lack of disclosed amounts from several lobbyists adds an element of uncertainty to the analysis. However, without more specific information linking these lobbyists to Fitzpatrick's donors or the bill's subject matter, the risk remains low.
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 Brian Fitzpatrick, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
