H.R. 8686 aims to modify the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 by designating and reserving specific public lands near the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona for military use. This bill seeks to ensure that these lands remain available for military training and operations.
Supporters of H.R. 8686 have praised the bill for reinforcing national security and ensuring that military facilities have the necessary space for operations. They argue that the Yuma Proving Ground is vital for testing and training, and the bill will help maintain the effectiveness of U.S. military readiness.
Critics of H.R. 8686 have expressed concerns about the potential environmental impact and the loss of public access to these lands. Some local residents and environmental groups argue that reserving more land for military use could hinder conservation efforts and limit recreational opportunities for the community.
The bill H.R. 8686 is primarily concerned with the withdrawal and reservation of certain public land in the vicinity of Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The sponsor of the bill, Paul Gosar, has received significant donations from Health Professionals and Retired individuals. However, there is no direct overlap between these donor industries and the subject matter of the bill. This suggests that there is a low risk of conflict of interest in this case. Furthermore, the lobbying activity related to this bill's policy area does not involve any of the sponsor's top donor industries. Therefore, based on the available data, there is no evidence to suggest a conflict of interest between the sponsor's donors and the bill's subject matter.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | CLARK STREET ASSOCIATES | $30,000 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE | LXR GROUP | $25,000 |
| BMWED/BRS/SMART-MD/PASSENGER RAIL/NCFOBJ | MOONEY, GREEN, SAINDON, MURPHY & WELCH, P.C. | $16,000 |
| YELLOWSTONE TO YUKON CONSERVATION INITIATIVE | MICHAEL POWELSON | $11,000 |
| HEALTHY MARKETS ASSOCIATION | LXR GROUP | $10,000 |
| UNIAO DA INDUSTRIA DE CANA-DE-AUCAR E BIOENERGIA (UNICA) | BARRAL M JORGE CONSULTORES ASSOCIADOS LTDA | $10,000 |
| CONFEDERACAO NACIONAL DAS INSTITUICOES FINANCEIRAS | BARRAL M JORGE CONSULTORES ASSOCIADOS LTDA | $10,000 |
| NATL ASSC OF STATE DIRECTORS OF CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION | NATL ASSC OF STATE DIRECTORS OF CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION | undisclosed |
| BRAZILIAN AVOCADO COMMISSION | FEDERAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. | undisclosed |
| SAAGA | FEDERAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. | undisclosed |
| UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO | STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO | undisclosed |
| THE GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, INC. | KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC | undisclosed |
| CLOUDTRUCKS | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| LOS ANGELES CLEANTECH INCUBATOR | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| THE SCIENCE COALITION | FORBES-TATE | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Paul Gosar, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
