H.R. 8808 aims to amend U.S. law to increase the number of vessels in the Cable Security Fleet to at least six. This fleet is likely involved in securing undersea cable infrastructure, which is vital for telecommunications and internet connectivity.
Supporters of H.R. 8808 have praised the bill for enhancing national security by ensuring a robust fleet dedicated to protecting critical undersea infrastructure. They argue that a larger Cable Security Fleet will help safeguard against potential threats and ensure reliable communication networks.
Critics of H.R. 8808 have raised concerns about the costs associated with expanding the Cable Security Fleet. Some argue that the bill may divert funds from other important areas or that it may not address the underlying vulnerabilities in the nation's telecommunications infrastructure effectively.
The analysis of H.R. 8808, sponsored by Max Miller, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill aims to expand the Cable Security Fleet, which does not appear to directly benefit any specific donor industries. However, there is notable lobbying activity in the policy area, with the County of Los Angeles contributing $20,000 and Curio contributing $10,000. The undisclosed amounts from other entities raise some questions about potential influence, but without specific industry overlaps, the risk remains low. Voters should be aware of the lobbying presence but can be reassured that no direct financial interests are evident from the sponsor's donors.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SYNGENTA CORPORATION | CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $140,000 |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPRO | NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPRO | $85,660 |
| COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES | TORRES CONSULTING, LLC | $20,000 |
| CURIO | CURIO | $10,000 |
| WILLOW LABORATORIES | WILLOW LABORATORIES | undisclosed |
| ECONOINVEST HOLDING LLC | CORCORAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA CORCORAN PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| FIELD TECH INTERNATIONAL CORP | CORCORAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA CORCORAN PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| SYNCHRON, INC. | KING & SPALDING LLP | undisclosed |
| GIFT-IN-KIND MARKETPLACE | MICHAEL BEST STRATEGIES LLC | undisclosed |
| BROADBAND CONNECT | B ARCHETYPE | undisclosed |
| STELLAR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | STELLAR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | undisclosed |
| FONTAINEBLEAU DEVELOPMENT | CORCORAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA CORCORAN PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| CITY OF EL PASO | FORWARD GLOBAL | undisclosed |
| FOREST RIVER BUS, LLC | CFM STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS (CONKLING FISKUM & MCCORMICK) | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL MINERALS CARLSBAD, LLC | VALIANT STRATEGIES LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Max Miller, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
