H.R. 8646 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding for the fiscal year 2027 to various agencies involved in agriculture, rural development, and food and drug administration. This includes financial support for programs that promote agricultural productivity, enhance rural economies, ensure food safety, and regulate pharmaceuticals and food products.
Media coverage has highlighted the importance of this bill in ensuring robust support for rural communities and the agricultural sector, emphasizing that the funding will help maintain food security and promote sustainable farming practices. Supporters argue that the investment in these areas is crucial for economic growth and public health.
Critics of the bill have raised concerns about potential overspending and argue that some provisions may favor large agricultural corporations over small farmers. There are also fears that the bill may not adequately address pressing issues such as climate change impacts on agriculture and food accessibility for low-income populations.
The bill H.R. 8646, sponsored by Andy Harris, does not appear to have a direct conflict of interest with his top donor industries. There are no overlaps detected between the bill's subject matter and the industries that donate to Harris. However, there is significant lobbying activity in the bill's policy area. The most notable contributions come from DZYNE Technologies and Systematic Inc., both via CT Group FKA CTF Global LLC, with amounts of $60,000 and $45,000 respectively. While these are substantial amounts, there is no direct link established between these entities and the sponsor's donors. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is low. Voters should be aware of the lobbying activity around this bill, but there is no clear evidence of undue influence on the sponsor.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DZYNE TECHNOLOGIES | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $60,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $45,000 |
| SYSTEMATIC INC. | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $45,000 |
| COLLIER COLLECTIVE, LLC | MCCOLL STRATEGIES LLC | $40,000 |
| IDAHO SCIENTIFIC CORP. | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $40,000 |
| BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $40,000 |
| XCIMER ENERGY | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $30,000 |
| CENTRUS ENERGY CORP. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS USEC INC.) | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $30,000 |
| PIASECKI AIRCRAFT CORP. | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $20,000 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $20,000 |
| JAPANESE AMERICAN CONFINEMENT SITES CONSORTIUM | SAKURA CONSERVATION STRATEGIES | $10,000 |
| 340B HEALTH | BASS BERRY & SIMS | $10,000 |
| CR8 OPPORTUNITY, LLC | CONFLUENCE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $10,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND GLOBAL CAMPUS | UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND GLOBAL CAMPUS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Source: GovTrack.us roll call vote data.
