H.R. 8670 is a proposed bill that aims to prohibit the export of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel during any military operations conducted by the U.S. against Iran. The goal of this legislation is likely to ensure that domestic fuel supplies are preserved and potentially to exert economic pressure on Iran during military engagements.
Supporters of H.R. 8670 argue that the bill is a necessary measure to protect U.S. energy resources during times of military conflict. They believe it will help maintain domestic fuel availability and prevent foreign adversaries from benefiting from U.S. military actions.
Critics of H.R. 8670 contend that the bill could lead to higher fuel prices domestically and disrupt the U.S. energy market. They argue that restricting exports may harm relationships with allies and could be seen as an overreach of government control over the energy sector.
The bill H.R. 8670 sponsored by Brad Sherman aims to prohibit the export of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel during periods of military operations against Iran. Upon analyzing the campaign finance data, no direct conflicts of interest were detected between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. This suggests that the sponsor's decision to introduce this bill is unlikely to be influenced by financial contributions from industries that could be directly affected by the bill. In terms of lobbying activity, there are several entities lobbying in this bill's policy area. However, none of these entities appear to be directly related to the oil and fuel industry. The highest disclosed lobbying amount is $350,000 by Hogan Lovells, LLP on behalf of Zhongji Innolight Co., Ltd. However, this company is not directly related to the oil and fuel industry. Therefore, based on the available data, the risk of a conflict of interest appears to be low.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION | NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION | $2,280,000 |
| HOGAN LOVELLS, LLP OBO ZHONGJI INNOLIGHT CO., LTD. | MO STRATEGIES, INC. | $350,000 |
| RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | VENN STRATEGIES | $60,000 |
| MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE US, LLC | MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE US, LLC | $30,000 |
| CLARK STREET ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $30,000 |
| NANO NUCLEAR ENERGY INC | COVE STRATEGIES | $20,000 |
| CITY OF KOTZEBUE, ALASKA | HOLLAND & HART LLP | $10,000 |
| SPACE GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE, INC. | SPACE GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE, INC. | undisclosed |
| MCKEES ROCKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | CRANMER CONSULTANTS | undisclosed |
| LYTEN, INC. | JHS CONSULTING, INC | undisclosed |
| SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY | SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY | undisclosed |
| PRESERVATION ACTION | PRESERVATION ACTION | undisclosed |
| GOLD PR LTD. (ON BEHALF OF OJSC "BAKAI BANK") | THROUGHLINE GLOBAL ADVISORS | undisclosed |
| WORKIVA INC. | LSN PARTNERS, LLC | undisclosed |
| IMMIGRATION EQUALITY | IMMIGRATION EQUALITY | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Brad Sherman, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
