H.R. 8074, or the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2020, is a law that continues to protect certain members of the National Guard and Reservists from bankruptcy. If they were called to active duty or homeland defense for more than 90 days after September 11, 2001, they are temporarily exempted from some bankruptcy rules. This protection was supposed to end in December 2020, but this law extends it until December 2024.
Many media outlets have praised this bill, highlighting its importance in providing financial stability to the National Guard and Reservists who have been called to active service. They point out that this law recognizes the financial challenges these service members might face due to their service and offers them protection.
Criticism of the bill mainly comes from those who believe it could potentially encourage fiscal irresponsibility. Some media outlets argue that it may enable some service members to accumulate debt with the knowledge that they are protected from certain bankruptcy rules. Others argue that the bill doesn't tackle the root of the problem, which is the need for better financial education and planning for service members.
Based on the available data, there appears to be a low risk of conflict of interest between the sponsor's donors and the bill's subject matter. The top donor industries for the sponsor, Alma Adams, are Retired, Securities & Investment, and Government, none of which directly overlap with the subject matter of the bill, which is focused on maternal health. While there is significant lobbying activity in the bill's policy area, none of these entities appear to be directly connected to the sponsor's top donors. The total amount of lobbying activity is substantial, with the highest single contribution being $60,000 from the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, but without a clear connection to the sponsor's donors, this does not necessarily indicate a conflict of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. | POLSINELLI PC | $70,000 |
| JUDGE ROTENBERG EDUCATIONAL CENTER | POLSINELLI PC | $60,000 |
| HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE COALITION | THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC | $60,000 |
| BREAS MEDICAL | POLSINELLI PC | $50,000 |
| PRITIKIN ICR | POLSINELLI PC | $50,000 |
| CENTRAL ADMIXTURE PHARMACY SERVICES, INC. | POLSINELLI PC | $50,000 |
| CROSSROADS TREATMENT CENTERS | CROSSROADS TREATMENT CENTERS | $40,000 |
| SUBLIME SYSTEMS, INC. | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $40,000 |
| SUBLIME SYSTEMS, INC. | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $40,000 |
| KENTUCKY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | POLSINELLI PC | $40,000 |
| META PLATFORMS INC (FKA FACEBOOK) | BLUE MOUNTAIN STRATEGIES | $30,000 |
| BABYLON TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. DBA BABTEL | MS. ELIZABETH LAVACH | $15,000 |
| FORWARD PHOTONICS | MS. ELIZABETH LAVACH | $15,000 |
| SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA | BLUE MOUNTAIN STRATEGIES | $15,000 |
| STURGEON INDUSTRY ALLIANCE OF AMERICA | BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Alma Adams, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
