H.R. 8805 is a bill that aims to provide additional financial compensation to federal personnel who are involved in immigration enforcement operations. This could include law enforcement officers, agents, and other staff who work on immigration-related activities.
Supporters of H.R. 8805 argue that the bill recognizes the challenging and often dangerous work that federal personnel do in immigration enforcement. They believe that providing supplemental payments can help attract and retain qualified individuals in these roles, ensuring effective enforcement of immigration laws.
Critics of H.R. 8805 express concern that the bill may promote an aggressive approach to immigration enforcement, potentially leading to increased tensions between federal authorities and immigrant communities. Some argue that instead of providing additional funds for enforcement, resources should be allocated to support immigration reform and humanitarian efforts.
The analysis of H.R. 8805, which aims to provide supplemental payments to Federal personnel involved in immigration enforcement operations, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor W. Steube's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. The primary financial contributions come from various sectors, including a significant $1,100,000 from Fresenius Kabi USA LLC, which does not have a direct connection to immigration enforcement. Additionally, the lobbying activity associated with this bill primarily involves The Ferguson Group, LLC, representing various public utility authorities and unrelated entities, indicating that there is no clear financial incentive linked to the bill's objectives. Therefore, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal, as the financial backers do not seem to benefit directly from the legislation proposed.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FRESENIUS KABI USA LLC | FRESENIUS KABI USA LLC | $1,100,000 |
| CONSEJO COORDINADOR EMPRESARIAL | IQOM STRATEGIC ADVISORS, LLC | $140,000 |
| IVANHOE ATLANTIC (FORMERLY HIGH POWER EXPLORATION INC.) | YORKTOWN SOLUTIONS | $120,000 |
| SKYRYSE, INC. | SKYRYSE, INC. | $70,000 |
| AIS HEALTHCARE | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | $20,000 |
| THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC FOR CAPE FEAR PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,NC | EARL STOCKDALE | undisclosed |
| THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WEST COUNTY WASTEWATER DISTRICT, CA | EARL STOCKDALE | undisclosed |
| THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC FOR CITY OF OCEANSIDE CA | EARL STOCKDALE | undisclosed |
| THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD & SMITH (FOR BALD HEAD ISLAND) | EARL STOCKDALE | undisclosed |
| THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD & SMITH, PA (FOR HOLDEN BEACH, NC) | EARL STOCKDALE | undisclosed |
| CORE POWER (US) INC. | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| ICON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| HUBBS-SEAWORLD RESEARCH INSTITUTE | HAMMER ASSOCIATES, LLC | undisclosed |
| THE POLICY SHOP LLC | JAVELIN ADVISORS LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF HEALTHCARE PURCHASER COALITIONS | NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF HEALTHCARE PURCHASER COALITIONS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
