S. 4574 is a bill that seeks to amend Title 10 of the United States Code to change the rules regarding how the Department of Defense can use its funds and facilities in relation to abortion care. This may involve either lifting or imposing restrictions on funding for abortion services provided to military personnel and their dependents.
Some media outlets have praised S. 4574 as a necessary step to ensure that service members have access to comprehensive reproductive health care, including abortion services, which they argue is essential for the well-being and autonomy of military personnel.
Critics of S. 4574 have expressed concern that the bill could lead to the use of taxpayer dollars for abortion services, which they oppose on moral or ethical grounds. Some media coverage has framed the bill as part of a broader agenda that could undermine traditional values and the sanctity of life.
While there are no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill regarding abortion care, the lobbying activity in this policy area raises some concerns. Notably, the National Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. has contributed $600,000, which could suggest an interest in influencing legislation related to government spending and contracts. However, the lack of direct financial ties to abortion care specifically mitigates the risk of a significant conflict of interest. Voters should be aware that while the financial connections are not overtly related to the bill, the presence of substantial lobbying efforts could indicate underlying influences that may not be immediately apparent.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, INC. | NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, INC. | $600,000 |
| BSA, THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE | TIM YEHL, LLC | $20,000 |
| ENVISION GROUP LLC | MR. ANDREW FUTEY | undisclosed |
| GESCONTI GROUP,INC. | GESCONTI GROUP,INC. | undisclosed |
| JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS CORPORATION | JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| KASICH COMPANY | MARKQUEST | undisclosed |
| MARKQUEST | MARKQUEST | undisclosed |
| AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION | MARKQUEST | undisclosed |
| KASICH COMPANY | MARKQUEST | undisclosed |
| AMERICAN LOGISTICS ASSOCIATION | MARKQUEST | undisclosed |
| MARKQUEST | MARKQUEST | undisclosed |
| TRACKONOMY SYSTEMS, INC. | ANCHOR & ARROW LLC | undisclosed |
| HOLLY STRATEGIES INC. ON BEHALF OF 202 GROUP | ANCHOR & ARROW LLC | undisclosed |
| CITY OF ST LOUIS | BRACY TUCKER BROWN & VALANZANO DBA BROWN & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| EMAD EL SAID YOUSSEF SAAD EL-GALADA THROUGH BOLT CAPITAL, LP | NEXUSONE CONSULTING | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Kirsten Gillibrand, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
