H.R. 8816 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that strike benefits received by workers are not counted as taxable income. This means that individuals receiving financial assistance during a strike would not have to pay taxes on those benefits, potentially providing them with more financial support during labor disputes.
Supporters of H.R. 8816 have praised the bill as a vital step in protecting workers' rights and ensuring that those participating in strikes can maintain their financial stability. Advocates argue that this measure acknowledges the sacrifices workers make during labor disputes and helps to level the playing field against corporate interests.
Critics of H.R. 8816 argue that excluding strike benefits from gross income could lead to significant revenue losses for the government. Some opponents also express concern that this legislation may incentivize strikes and disrupt economic stability, potentially encouraging more frequent labor disputes rather than fostering negotiation.
The analysis of H.R. 8816, which seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exclude strike benefits from gross income, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor Steven Horsford's top donor industries. Notably, the lobbying activity in this policy area includes various firms, but the disclosed amounts primarily stem from the National Electrical Contractors Association, which contributed $600,000. However, this contribution does not directly relate to the exclusion of strike benefits, indicating a lack of immediate conflict. The absence of direct financial ties between the sponsor's donors and the bill's provisions suggests that the risk of conflict is low, as there are no apparent incentives for the sponsor to favor specific donor interests over the public good.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, INC. | NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, INC. | $600,000 |
| BSA, THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE | TIM YEHL, LLC | $20,000 |
| ENVISION GROUP LLC | MR. ANDREW FUTEY | undisclosed |
| GESCONTI GROUP,INC. | GESCONTI GROUP,INC. | undisclosed |
| JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS CORPORATION | JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| KASICH COMPANY | MARKQUEST | undisclosed |
| MARKQUEST | MARKQUEST | undisclosed |
| AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION | MARKQUEST | undisclosed |
| KASICH COMPANY | MARKQUEST | undisclosed |
| AMERICAN LOGISTICS ASSOCIATION | MARKQUEST | undisclosed |
| MARKQUEST | MARKQUEST | undisclosed |
| TRACKONOMY SYSTEMS, INC. | ANCHOR & ARROW LLC | undisclosed |
| HOLLY STRATEGIES INC. ON BEHALF OF 202 GROUP | ANCHOR & ARROW LLC | undisclosed |
| CITY OF ST LOUIS | BRACY TUCKER BROWN & VALANZANO DBA BROWN & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| EMAD EL SAID YOUSSEF SAAD EL-GALADA THROUGH BOLT CAPITAL, LP | NEXUSONE CONSULTING | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Steven Horsford, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
