H.R. 8482 is a proposed bill that aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill focuses on modifying investment credit rules specifically related to nuclear facilities. This likely means that it seeks to adjust tax incentives or credits available for investments in nuclear energy infrastructure or technology, potentially to encourage development or modernization of nuclear facilities.
Supporters of H.R. 8482 might highlight the bill as a positive step towards enhancing the viability and competitiveness of nuclear energy in the United States. By modifying investment credit rules, the bill could attract more investment into nuclear facilities, thereby promoting clean energy and helping to meet climate goals. Media outlets favoring clean energy initiatives may view this as a strategic move to bolster energy security and reduce carbon emissions.
Critics of H.R. 8482 could argue that altering investment credits for nuclear facilities might divert resources or attention away from other renewable energy sources like wind or solar. Some media outlets may express concerns about the safety and environmental risks associated with nuclear energy, questioning whether increased investment in nuclear facilities is the best use of public funds. Additionally, there might be skepticism about the effectiveness of tax incentives in driving substantial investment without addressing underlying regulatory or market challenges facing the nuclear industry.
There are no direct overlaps between the sponsor's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill. The bill pertains to investment credit rules for nuclear facilities, while the sponsor's top donors are from the health professionals and retired industries. The total donations from these industries are $40,000,000 and $12,500,000 respectively. As for lobbying activity in the bill's policy area, none of the entities listed appear to be directly related to the nuclear industry or the sponsor's top donor industries. Therefore, based on the available data, there is no apparent conflict of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS USA, LLC | ACUMEN STRATEGIES LLC | $50,000 |
| TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | $50,000 |
| NELNET, INC. | ACUMEN STRATEGIES LLC | $40,000 |
| SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | $20,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF JESUIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | ASSOCIATION OF JESUIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | $10,000 |
| TRIDEUM CORP | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | $10,000 |
| ALASKA STRUCTURES | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | $10,000 |
| HITHER CREEK STRATEGIES, LLC OBO AANA | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | $6,000 |
| SPECTRUM HEALTHCARE RESOURCES | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | $6,000 |
| OHIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | OHIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | undisclosed |
| CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING AUTHORITY | CARDINAL INFRASTRUCTURE LLC | undisclosed |
| FRIENDS OF FORT RUCKER | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| STELLA-JONES CORPORATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MCFARLAND CASCADE HOLDINGS, INC.) | STELLA-JONES CORPORATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MCFARLAND CASCADE HOLDINGS, INC.) | undisclosed |
| PALLADYNE AI | ATLANTIC STRATEGIES GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| BURRELL INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC (ON BEHALF OF SENTRY VIEW SYSTEMS, INC.) | ERVIN GRAVES STRATEGY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Pat Harrigan, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
