H.R. 7867, also known as the 'Block, Report, And Suspend Shipments Act of 2020', is a law proposal that wants to stop illegal drugs, especially opioids, from being sent through the mail. It wants mail carriers to stop and report any packages that seem suspicious to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The goal of this bill is to fight the opioid crisis by stopping the illegal spread of these drugs.
Media outlets that support the bill highlight its potential to significantly curb the illicit opioid trade via mail. They emphasize the need for stricter controls on mail shipments to combat the opioid crisis. The bill is seen as a proactive approach to addressing a significant public health issue.
Critics in the media express concerns about potential privacy violations, as the bill requires increased scrutiny of mail packages. They also question the effectiveness of the bill, arguing that drug traffickers may simply find other ways to distribute opioids. Some also worry about the added workload on mail carriers and the potential for false positives in identifying 'suspicious' packages.
Based on the available data, there appears to be a low risk of conflict of interest between Rep. Rosa DeLauro's donors and the subject matter of H.R. 7867. The bill pertains to the testing of infant formula products and manufacturing facilities, a subject that does not directly overlap with the industries of DeLauro's top donors, which include retired individuals, securities and investment, and government. Furthermore, the total donations from these top industries amount to $67,500,000, none of which can be directly linked to the bill's subject matter. Lobbying activity in the bill's policy area does not include any entities that could be directly tied to DeLauro's donors. The highest disclosed lobbying amount in this area is $378,112 from NAIOP, but there is no clear connection to DeLauro's top donors.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAIOP | NAIOP | $378,112 |
| ID.ME, LLC | ID.ME, LLC | $280,000 |
| HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY | HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY | $50,973 |
| JOHNSTOWN-CAMBRIA COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY & CAMBRIAN HILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $50,000 |
| GHOST ROBOTICS CORPORATION | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $50,000 |
| GEISSELE AUTOMATICS | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $50,000 |
| PJM INTERCONNECTION LLC | PJM INTERCONNECTION, LLC | $50,000 |
| HOWMET | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $40,000 |
| PAUL MITCHELL ADVANCED EDUCATION | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $40,000 |
| ISSA | ISSA | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | undisclosed |
| NORTH AMERICAN INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION | NORTH AMERICAN INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOC. | undisclosed |
| RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL US SERVICES LLC | RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL US SERVICES LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL MOBILITY EQUIPMENT DEALERS ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL MOBILITY EQUIPMENT DEALERS ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Rosa DeLauro, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)