S. 4877 is a proposed bill that aims to amend U.S. law to permit individuals to file lawsuits against the federal government for cases of military sexual trauma. This change would allow victims of such trauma to seek legal recourse and hold the government accountable for incidents that occur within the military context.
S. 4877 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Law policy area, one of 59 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Jeanne Shaheen is the sponsor of 14 bills in our database this Congress, so S. 4877 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Senate lobbying disclosures list 15 organizations lobbying on this bill’s issue area.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates S. 4877 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Law is 2.1/10.
Supporters of S. 4877 have praised the bill as a significant step toward justice for survivors of military sexual trauma. They argue that it addresses the longstanding issue of accountability within the military and provides a necessary avenue for victims to seek redress, reflecting a growing recognition of the need to support those who have faced such trauma.
Critics of S. 4877 express concerns about the implications of allowing lawsuits against the federal government in military contexts. They argue that it could lead to a flood of litigation that may undermine military readiness and distract from the mission. Some also worry about the potential for the bill to complicate the existing military justice system.
The analysis of bill S. 4877, which aims to allow suits against the United States for military sexual trauma, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Jeanne Shaheen's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill. The top donor industries do not appear to have a vested interest in military sexual trauma legislation, which suggests a low risk of conflicts of interest. The lobbying activity related to this policy area includes contributions from various organizations, such as the American College of Emergency Physicians, which contributed $498,299, but these do not directly correlate with the bill's focus on military sexual trauma. Therefore, while there is significant lobbying activity, it does not indicate a direct financial influence on the bill itself.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS | $498,299 |
| TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | $150,000 |
| COLLIER COLLECTIVE, LLC | MCCOLL STRATEGIES LLC | $40,000 |
| HART HEALTH STRATEGIES | TIM YEHL, LLC | $40,000 |
| PANO AI | PANO AI | $40,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION | TIM YEHL, LLC | $30,000 |
| BSA, THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE | TIM YEHL, LLC | $20,000 |
| PSEG SERVICES CORPORATION | TIM YEHL, LLC | $20,000 |
| COUNTY OF NAPA | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $15,000 |
| LAKE COUNTY | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $15,000 |
| NEVADA COUNTY | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $15,000 |
| HUMBOLDT COUNTY | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $15,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES ADMINISTRATORS | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $10,000 |
| CLARK COUNTY | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Jeanne Shaheen, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
What does S. 4877 do?
S. 4877 is a proposed bill that aims to amend U.S. law to permit individuals to file lawsuits against the federal government for cases of military sexual trauma. This change would allow victims of such trauma to seek legal recourse and hold the government accountable for incidents that occur within the military context.
Has S. 4877 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on S. 4877 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does S. 4877 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates S. 4877 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Law is 2.1/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of S. 4877?
S. 4877 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on June 30, 2026.
Who sponsored S. 4877?
S. 4877 was sponsored by Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat).
