S. 4391 is a bill intended to prohibit new corporate entities from purchasing agricultural land in the United States. The bill aims to address concerns over corporate consolidation in agriculture and to potentially preserve farmland for smaller, independent farmers.
Supporters of S. 4391 argue that the bill is a necessary step to protect family farms and rural communities from being overshadowed by large corporate interests. Media outlets in favor of the bill highlight its potential to ensure food security and maintain agricultural diversity by preventing monopolistic control of farmland.
Critics of S. 4391 suggest that the bill could hinder economic growth by limiting investment opportunities in the agricultural sector. Some media outlets express concerns that the bill might negatively impact the agricultural supply chain and reduce efficiencies that larger corporations can provide, potentially leading to higher food prices.
The bill S. 4391, sponsored by Cory Booker, aims to ban new corporate ownership of agricultural land. Upon analysis of the sponsor's top donor industries, no direct overlaps were detected between the bill's subject matter and the industries funding the sponsor. This suggests a low risk of conflict of interest from the sponsor's side. However, it is worth noting that there has been significant lobbying activity in this bill's policy area. The most notable contribution comes from Huntington Ingalls Industries Incorporated, with a lobbying amount of $1,700,000. Despite this, none of the lobbying entities appear to be directly related to the agricultural industry, further supporting the low risk assessment.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED | $1,700,000 |
| INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES INC | INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC | $56,221 |
| JMA WIRELESS | FOXHOUND ADVISORS | $50,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC HEALTH (OLD: ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL | ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC HEALTH (OLD: ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL | $40,000 |
| ISCO INTERNATIONAL | FOXHOUND ADVISORS | $30,000 |
| BELL GEOSPACE | FOXHOUND ADVISORS | $15,000 |
| THE BENNETT GROUP | SLIPSTREAM ADVOCACY LLC | $10,000 |
| COALITION FOR HOME EQUITY PARTNERSHIP (CHEP) | MINDSET ADVOCACY, LLC | undisclosed |
| RENEW CAPITAL | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | undisclosed |
| SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES | SORINI STRATEGIC ADVISORS F/K/A SORINI, SAMET, & ASSOCIATES, LLC | undisclosed |
| UNIFORM ADVANTAGE | SORINI STRATEGIC ADVISORS F/K/A SORINI, SAMET, & ASSOCIATES, LLC | undisclosed |
| CHINESE AMERICAN SERVICE LEAGUE | FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP | undisclosed |
| ASTRION GROUP, LLC | GREER STRATEGIC PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| ASSOCIATION OF OLD CROWS | ASSOCIATION OF OLD CROWS | undisclosed |
| BETTER TRUCKS | FOXHOUND ADVISORS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Cory Booker, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
