The Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1982, H.R. 6863, provides additional funding for various U.S. government departments and agencies for the fiscal year 1982. It includes allocations for the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Transportation, Justice, State, Defense, the Interior, Energy, Health and Human Services, Education, Labor, and the Treasury, among others. The bill covers a wide range of areas such as agriculture, economic development, defense, public safety, education, and health services. It also addresses issues related to international relations, military assistance, and infrastructure projects. The Act includes provisions for increased pay costs and sets certain limitations and conditions on the use of funds. It also expresses Congressional disapproval of specific proposed deferrals and rescinds certain funds.
Supporters of the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1982 have highlighted its comprehensive approach to addressing urgent funding needs across multiple sectors. They praise the bill for providing necessary resources to sustain and enhance essential government services, including defense, public safety, and health care. The bill is seen as a critical step in ensuring economic stability and supporting various infrastructure projects, which are vital for national growth and security.
Critics of the Act have expressed concerns over the large scale of additional appropriations, questioning the necessity and efficiency of such extensive funding. Some media outlets have raised issues about the potential for wasteful spending and the lack of stringent oversight on how the funds are allocated and used. There is also skepticism about the bill's impact on the national deficit and the long-term fiscal implications of such supplemental appropriations.
The primary conflict of interest lies in the overlap between the sponsor's donors and the bill's subject matter. The Securities & Investment industry, which has donated $30,000,000 to the sponsor, is also directly affected by the bill, which deals with economics and public finance. This raises the risk of the sponsor being influenced by the interests of this industry. Additionally, there is significant lobbying activity in this bill's policy area, with the most notable amount coming from the Recording Industry Association of America, which has spent over $2,230,369. However, it is important to note that the exact nature of these lobbying activities and their potential impact on the bill is not disclosed. Voters should be aware of these potential conflicts of interest and the large sums of money involved.
These industries are both affected by this bill and among the sponsor's top donors.
| Industry | Match Type | Related Subject | Donations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities & Investment (F10) | Direct | Economics and Public Finance | $30,000,000 |
| Total from overlapping industries | $30,000,000 | ||
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | $2,230,369 |
| AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS, LP | AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS, LP | $270,000 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS | AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS | $219,480 |
| MEAT INSTITUTE (FKA NORTH AMERICAN MEAT INSTITUTE) | MEAT INSTITUTE (FKA NORTH AMERICAN MEAT INSTITUTE) | $130,000 |
| I AM ALS | I AM ALS | $30,000 |
| AMERICAN SECURITY FUND | ALLEGIANCE STRATEGIES, LLC | $30,000 |
| AMERICAN UNITY FUND, INC. | ALLEGIANCE STRATEGIES, LLC | $30,000 |
| SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO | TELEGRAPH AVENUE ADVISORS | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HUMAN GENETICS | LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC | $10,000 |
| SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION | TELEGRAPH AVENUE ADVISORS | $10,000 |
| CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS | TELEGRAPH AVENUE ADVISORS | $10,000 |
| JOHN WILEY & SONS | ACCESS PARTNERSHIP CORP | undisclosed |
| RUTGERS - THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY | LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC | undisclosed |
| MATRA GRUPA D.O.O. | TELEGRAPH AVENUE ADVISORS | undisclosed |
| FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION | ICE MILLER STRATEGIES LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Jamie Whitten, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)