S. 4887 is a bill that aims to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to create a program that provides grants for the transportation of hazardous fuels. This program is likely intended to enhance safety measures and improve the management of hazardous materials related to agricultural practices.
Supporters of S. 4887 have praised the bill for its proactive approach to managing hazardous fuels, which can pose significant risks to both public safety and the environment. The establishment of transportation grants is seen as a vital step in ensuring safer agricultural practices and preventing potential disasters.
Critics of S. 4887 argue that the bill may not adequately address the underlying issues related to hazardous fuels and transportation safety. Some have expressed concerns that the focus on grants could lead to misallocation of resources or insufficient oversight, potentially jeopardizing safety measures.
The analysis of Bill S. 4887, which aims to establish a program for hazardous fuels transportation grants, shows no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor, Mark Kelly's top donor industries. While there is significant lobbying activity in the policy area, the contributions from these lobbying entities do not indicate a direct financial interest in hazardous fuels transportation. For example, the Port of New Orleans contributed $130,000, but its interests may be broader than just hazardous fuels. Other contributors like RPM International Inc. and the National Association for Oilheat Research and Education have also made contributions, but their specific ties to the bill are not evident. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest appears low based on the available data.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CRYPTO COUNCIL FOR INNOVATION | CRYPTO COUNCIL FOR INNOVATION | $310,000 |
| PORT OF NEW ORLEANS (PORT NOLA) | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | $130,000 |
| RPM INTERNATIONAL INC | THE CJR GROUP, INC. | $40,000 |
| LA MAESTRA FOUNDATION ON BEHALF OF LA MAESTRA FAMILY CLINIC, INC. | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | $20,000 |
| JEFFERSON PARISH CORONER'S OFFICE | ADAMS AND REESE, LLP | $20,000 |
| GREENVILLE WATER SYSTEM | ADAMS AND REESE, LLP | $20,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR OILHEAT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | $10,000 |
| CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY | THE CJR GROUP, INC. | $10,000 |
| BELLEFAIRE JCB | THE CJR GROUP, INC. | $10,000 |
| TERADAR | BELTWAY GUIDED STRATEGIES | $7,500 |
| METABANK | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | undisclosed |
| MEAB SAL | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | undisclosed |
| M1 GROUP | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | undisclosed |
| US-INDIA STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FORUM, INC. | US-INDIA STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FORUM, INC. | undisclosed |
| H CYCLE, LLC | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Mark Kelly, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
