The DESCEND Act of 2019 (Bill S.2756) is designed to help conserve the Red Snapper fish populations in the Gulf of Mexico. It requires that both recreational and commercial fishing boats carry special tools to safely release any Red Snapper they catch but are not allowed to keep. This is to make sure that the released fish can survive and contribute to a healthy population of the species.
Media outlets that support the bill highlight its potential to protect and conserve the Red Snapper populations, a key species in the Gulf of Mexico. They appreciate the effort to balance economic interests of the fishing industry with environmental conservation. They also note the bill's potential to promote sustainable fishing practices and prevent overfishing.
Critics in the media argue that the bill may place an additional burden on fishermen, especially small-scale operators, due to the cost of the required equipment. They also express concerns about the practicality and enforceability of the bill, questioning how effectively these measures can be monitored and enforced at sea.
Based on the available data, there appears to be no direct conflict of interest between the sponsor's donors and the bill's subject matter. The top donor industries for Angela Alsobrooks are Retired, Securities & Investment, and Government, none of which directly overlap with the subject matter of the bill, which relates to patient cost-sharing for prescription drug inhaler products. Furthermore, there is no evidence of significant lobbying activity from pharmaceutical companies or health-related industries, which would be the most likely sources of potential conflict in this case. The total amount of donations from overlapping industries is $0, further supporting the low risk assessment.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK COMMITTEE | THE NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK COMMITTEE | $150,000 |
| SABINE-NECHES NAVIGATION DISTRICT | MABRY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | $70,000 |
| AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION | $50,000 |
| CEDAR PORT NAVIGATION AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | MABRY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | $50,000 |
| LHOIST NORTH AMERICA, INC. | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $50,000 |
| JOHNSTOWN-CAMBRIA COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY & CAMBRIAN HILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $50,000 |
| THE YATES COMPANIES, INC. | MABRY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | $45,000 |
| HOWMET | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $40,000 |
| COHNREZNICK LLP | MABRY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | $30,000 |
| GOLDEN PASS LNG TERMINAL LLC - FKA - GOLDEN PASS PRODUCTS LLC | MABRY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | $30,000 |
| ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC | SUSAN PLATT | $30,000 |
| LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | MABRY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | $20,000 |
| ALLIANCE OF MARINE MAMMAL PARKS AND AQUARIUMS | BLUE SKY CAPITOL CONSULTING, LLC | $20,000 |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Angela Alsobrooks, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)