S. 4688 is a bill that aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow property related to energy-efficient draft alcohol systems to be depreciated over a 15-year period. This change would likely provide tax benefits to businesses that invest in such energy-efficient technologies, encouraging more sustainable practices in the alcohol production industry.
Supporters of S. 4688 have praised the bill for promoting energy efficiency and sustainability within the alcohol production sector. They argue that by extending the depreciation period for energy-efficient draft alcohol property, the legislation incentivizes manufacturers to invest in greener technologies, potentially leading to reduced energy consumption and a lower environmental impact.
Critics of S. 4688 have raised concerns that the bill may disproportionately benefit larger alcohol producers while providing minimal support for smaller businesses. Additionally, some analysts argue that the focus on specific industries could divert attention and resources away from broader energy efficiency initiatives that could have a more significant impact on reducing overall energy consumption.
The analysis of bill S. 4688, which aims to classify qualified energy-efficient draft alcohol property as 15-year property for depreciation purposes, reveals no direct industry overlaps with the sponsor Tim Sheehy's top donor industries. The lobbying activity in this policy area includes various entities, but the majority of their contributions are undisclosed, making it difficult to ascertain specific influences. The only disclosed contributions are from the County of Los Angeles ($20,000) and Curio ($10,000), which do not have a clear direct connection to the bill's subject matter. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest appears low as there are no significant financial ties between the sponsors' donors and the bill's objectives.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SYNGENTA CORPORATION | CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $140,000 |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPRO | NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPRO | $85,660 |
| COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES | TORRES CONSULTING, LLC | $20,000 |
| CURIO | CURIO | $10,000 |
| WILLOW LABORATORIES | WILLOW LABORATORIES | undisclosed |
| ECONOINVEST HOLDING LLC | CORCORAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA CORCORAN PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| FIELD TECH INTERNATIONAL CORP | CORCORAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA CORCORAN PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| SYNCHRON, INC. | KING & SPALDING LLP | undisclosed |
| GIFT-IN-KIND MARKETPLACE | MICHAEL BEST STRATEGIES LLC | undisclosed |
| BROADBAND CONNECT | B ARCHETYPE | undisclosed |
| STELLAR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | STELLAR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | undisclosed |
| FONTAINEBLEAU DEVELOPMENT | CORCORAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA CORCORAN PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| CITY OF EL PASO | FORWARD GLOBAL | undisclosed |
| FOREST RIVER BUS, LLC | CFM STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS (CONKLING FISKUM & MCCORMICK) | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL MINERALS CARLSBAD, LLC | VALIANT STRATEGIES LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Tim Sheehy, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
