H.R. 9115 seeks to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 by extending the authorities outlined in Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978. This likely involves provisions related to surveillance and intelligence gathering on foreign entities and individuals, aiming to enhance national security measures.
Supporters of H.R. 9115 argue that extending these surveillance authorities is crucial for maintaining national security and protecting the United States from foreign threats. They highlight that the bill provides necessary tools for intelligence agencies to effectively monitor and respond to potential risks.
Critics of H.R. 9115 express concerns about the potential for abuse of surveillance powers and the erosion of civil liberties. They argue that extending these authorities without adequate oversight could lead to violations of privacy rights and unjustified monitoring of individuals.
The analysis of H.R. 9115 reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Clay Higgins' top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill, which focuses on extending authorities related to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. While there is lobbying activity from various entities in the policy area, the lack of direct financial ties between the sponsor's donors and the bill's provisions suggests a low risk of conflicts of interest. The undisclosed nature of the lobbying activities makes it challenging to ascertain the specific motivations behind these efforts, but without clear connections to the sponsor's financial backers, the risk remains minimal. Voters should remain vigilant about potential influences but can be reassured that, based on the available data, there are no immediate red flags.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RYAN, LLC | MILLER & CHEVALIER CHARTERED | undisclosed |
| TITAN DYNAMICS | REVERE FEDERAL STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| WATCHTOWER LABS | REVERE FEDERAL STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| DISTRIBUTED SPECTRUM | REVERE FEDERAL STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| WINGTRA AG | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| STANDARD BOTS INC. | REVERE FEDERAL STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| TRANSDIGM GROUP, INC. | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| SYSTEMS PLANNING & ANALYSIS, LLC | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| STRONGBOX COMMERCIAL, LLC | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| STRIDE, INC. | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| SPEKTREWORKS, INC. | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| QUANTUM CORRIDOR LLC | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| PACIFIC FUSION CORPORATION | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| LONG WALL COMPANY | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Clay Higgins, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
