S. 4454 is a bill aimed at amending the Consumer Product Safety Act to include firearms, specifically pistols and revolvers, under the definition of consumer products. This change would allow the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish safety standards for firearms, which are currently excluded from such regulations.
Supporters of S. 4454 argue that the bill is a necessary step towards enhancing public safety by ensuring that firearms meet certain safety standards. Advocates believe that regulating firearms like other consumer products could reduce accidents and improve safety for gun owners and the general public.
Critics of S. 4454 contend that the bill infringes on Second Amendment rights and could lead to excessive regulation of firearms. Opponents argue that the legislation may create unnecessary barriers for law-abiding gun owners and could be seen as a government overreach into personal freedoms.
Based on the available data, there appears to be no direct conflict of interest between Senator Cory Booker's campaign donors and the subject matter of the bill S. 4454. The bill aims to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to include firearms within the definition of consumer products, allowing for the issuance of safety standards for these items. Senator Booker's top donor industries are Health Professionals and Retired individuals, none of which have a direct overlap with the firearms industry. Furthermore, the lobbying activity related to this bill's policy area does not involve any of Senator Booker's top donors. Therefore, there is no evidence of a money trail that could potentially influence Senator Booker's decision-making in relation to this bill.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. | C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. | $230,000 |
| CENTER FOR SPORTFISHING POLICY | CENTER FOR SPORTFISHING POLICY | $110,000 |
| JMA WIRELESS | FOXHOUND ADVISORS | $50,000 |
| SMI ON BEHALF OF THE BATTERY ADVOCACY FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATION COALITION | CANNON|PEARCE FKA MR. MATT PEARCE | $45,000 |
| 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 |
| TORCH TECHNOLOGIES | CANNON|PEARCE FKA MR. MATT PEARCE | $30,000 |
| GULF DISTRIBUTING COMPANY | MAYNARD NEXSEN PC | $20,000 |
| SMI ON BEHALF OF THE BATTERY ADVOCACY FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATION COALITION | CANNON|PEARCE FKA MR. MATT PEARCE | $15,500 |
| BELL GEOSPACE | FOXHOUND ADVISORS | $15,000 |
| SIMVANA | CANNON|PEARCE FKA MR. MATT PEARCE | $15,000 |
| TORCH TECHNOLOGIES | CANNON|PEARCE FKA MR. MATT PEARCE | $10,000 |
| SIMVANA | CANNON|PEARCE FKA MR. MATT PEARCE | $5,000 |
| AVION SOLUTIONS | CANNON|PEARCE FKA MR. MATT PEARCE | $5,000 |
| UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION | 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)
