H.R. 8795 aims to temporarily suspend fuel taxes in the United States. This would mean that consumers would pay less at the pump, potentially easing financial burdens related to rising fuel prices.
Supporters of H.R. 8795 have praised the bill as a necessary measure to alleviate economic pressure on American families and businesses during times of high fuel prices. They argue that a fuel tax holiday can stimulate consumer spending and provide immediate financial relief.
Critics of H.R. 8795 have raised concerns that a fuel tax holiday could lead to significant losses in government revenue, which may impact funding for infrastructure and public services. Additionally, some argue that it may not effectively address the root causes of high fuel prices and could encourage increased fuel consumption.
The analysis of H.R. 8795, which proposes a fuel tax holiday, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor, Anna Luna's top donors and the bill's subject matter. The top donor industries do not appear to have a vested interest in fuel taxation, which minimizes the potential for conflicts of interest. However, there is significant lobbying activity in this area, with notable contributions such as $80,000 from The GEO Group, Inc. and $36,000 from Copper.co. While these contributions are substantial, they do not directly correlate with the fuel tax holiday initiative, suggesting that the risk of conflict is low. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists, it does not indicate a direct conflict with the bill’s intent.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE GEO GROUP, INC. | CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $80,000 |
| COPPER.CO | SOBBA PUBLIC, LLC | $36,000 |
| AMPL-ACTION FUND (FORMERLY ADVOCATES FOR MULTI-USE OF PUBLIC LANDS) | BIGHORN PUBLIC AFFAIRS GROUP | $20,000 |
| USIG DIGITAL | SOBBA PUBLIC, LLC | $15,000 |
| USIG DIGITAL | SOBBA PUBLIC, LLC | $15,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | MASIELLO MARTUCCI HUGHES KULPA | $15,000 |
| PVS CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS | MASIELLO MARTUCCI HUGHES KULPA | $15,000 |
| ERIE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | MASIELLO MARTUCCI HUGHES KULPA | $15,000 |
| ARTPARK | MASIELLO MARTUCCI HUGHES KULPA | $10,500 |
| MHG TELCO, LLL | MASIELLO MARTUCCI HUGHES KULPA | $10,500 |
| ROSINA FOODS | MASIELLO MARTUCCI HUGHES KULPA | $9,000 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | MASIELLO MARTUCCI HUGHES KULPA | $6,000 |
| A.C.E. CONSULTING | A.C.E. CONSULTING DBA A.C.E. CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING | undisclosed |
| A.C.E. CONSULTING | A.C.E. CONSULTING DBA A.C.E. CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING | undisclosed |
| THE GUTHRIE CLINIC | BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Anna Luna, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
