S. 4485 is a proposed bill that aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to establish a temporary tax holiday for gasoline and diesel fuel. This would mean that the federal taxes imposed on these fuels would be temporarily suspended, potentially lowering the cost of fuel for consumers and businesses during the period of the tax holiday.
Supporters of S. 4485 argue that the tax holiday could provide much-needed relief to consumers facing high fuel prices, especially in the wake of rising inflation and economic uncertainty. Media coverage highlights the potential for increased disposable income for families and businesses, as well as the bill's alignment with efforts to stimulate the economy by reducing transportation costs.
Critics of S. 4485 express concerns that the tax holiday could lead to significant revenue losses for federal and state governments, which rely on fuel taxes for infrastructure funding. Some media reports also argue that the bill may not effectively address the root causes of high fuel prices and could instead encourage increased fuel consumption, undermining environmental goals.
Based on the available data, there appears to be a low risk of conflict of interest between Senator Joshua Hawley's top donor industries and the subject matter of Bill S. 4485. The bill is focused on providing a tax holiday for gasoline and diesel fuel, and none of the senator's top donors are directly related to these industries. Furthermore, there is no disclosed lobbying activity from any of the senator's top donors in relation to this bill. The disclosed lobbying activity in this bill's policy area amounts to $51,000, but none of this is directly linked to Senator Hawley or his top donors. Therefore, there is no clear money trail that would suggest a conflict of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | CLARK STREET ASSOCIATES | $30,000 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE | LXR GROUP | $25,000 |
| BMWED/BRS/SMART-MD/PASSENGER RAIL/NCFOBJ | MOONEY, GREEN, SAINDON, MURPHY & WELCH, P.C. | $16,000 |
| YELLOWSTONE TO YUKON CONSERVATION INITIATIVE | MICHAEL POWELSON | $11,000 |
| HEALTHY MARKETS ASSOCIATION | LXR GROUP | $10,000 |
| UNIAO DA INDUSTRIA DE CANA-DE-AUCAR E BIOENERGIA (UNICA) | BARRAL M JORGE CONSULTORES ASSOCIADOS LTDA | $10,000 |
| CONFEDERACAO NACIONAL DAS INSTITUICOES FINANCEIRAS | BARRAL M JORGE CONSULTORES ASSOCIADOS LTDA | $10,000 |
| NATL ASSC OF STATE DIRECTORS OF CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION | NATL ASSC OF STATE DIRECTORS OF CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION | undisclosed |
| BRAZILIAN AVOCADO COMMISSION | FEDERAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. | undisclosed |
| SAAGA | FEDERAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. | undisclosed |
| UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO | STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO | undisclosed |
| THE GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, INC. | KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC | undisclosed |
| CLOUDTRUCKS | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| LOS ANGELES CLEANTECH INCUBATOR | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| THE SCIENCE COALITION | FORBES-TATE | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Joshua Hawley, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
