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The sponsor of the bill, Marilyn Strickland, has received significant donations from industries that could be affected by the bill, specifically the Securities & Investment industry which has donated $15,000,000. This could potentially influence the decisions made in the bill, leading to a conflict of interest. The bill's subject matter, Armed Forces and National Security, directly impacts this industry. Additionally, lobbying activity in the bill's policy area has been detected, with several firms and organizations spending money to potentially influence the outcome. However, it should be noted that the largest portion of Strickland's donations come from retired individuals, who are unlikely to have a vested interest in the bill's subject matter.
These industries are both affected by this bill and among the sponsor's top donors.
| Industry | Match Type | Related Subject | Donations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities & Investment (F10) | Direct | Armed Forces and National Security | $15,000,000 |
| Total from overlapping industries | $15,000,000 | ||
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK TRANSCO LLC | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $60,000 |
| CITY OF BUFFALO, NY | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $40,000 |
| COUNCIL FOR AFFORDABLE AND RURAL HOUSING | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $40,000 |
| DELAWARE NORTH | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $30,000 |
| AFRICAN COALITION FOR TRADE | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | $20,000 |
| SELF-HELP MOVEMENT, INC | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | $15,000 |
| IRIDIUM SATELLITE, LLC | GLOBAL TECH STRATEGIES, LLC | $10,000 |
| INGLIS | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | $10,000 |
| SALVATION ARMY OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND DELAWARE | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | $9,000 |
| MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ON BEHALF OF CAVAROCCHI RUSCIO DENNIS ASSOC | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | undisclosed |
| FLORIDA CRYSTALS CORP. | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| CBI SUGAR GROUP | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL SUGAR TRADE COALITION | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| MAURITIUS-U.S. BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, INC. | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| MAURITIUS SUGAR SYNDICATE AND MAURITIUS CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURE | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Marilyn Strickland, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)