H.R. 8828 is a bill that directs the Attorney General to establish an official office for the U.S. Attorney in Clark County, Washington, specifically for the Western District of Washington. This aims to enhance legal representation and services in that region.
Supporters of H.R. 8828 have praised the bill as a necessary step to improve access to justice and legal resources in Clark County. They argue that having a dedicated U.S. Attorney's office will help address local legal issues more effectively and support the community's needs.
Critics of H.R. 8828 have raised concerns about the potential costs associated with establishing a new office, arguing that resources could be better allocated to existing offices or programs. Some have also questioned the necessity of an additional U.S. Attorney's office in the region, suggesting it may not significantly impact local legal proceedings.
The analysis of H.R. 8828, which aims to establish a U.S. Attorney's office in Clark County, Washington, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, and her top donor industries. The lobbying activity related to this bill shows various entities contributing to lobbying efforts, but these do not appear to directly influence the bill's subject matter. For instance, the County of Los Angeles contributed $20,000, but this does not indicate a direct conflict with the establishment of a federal office in Washington. The undisclosed amounts from other entities further complicate the analysis, but without clear connections to the bill's objectives, the risk remains low. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists, it does not currently suggest a significant conflict of interest for the sponsor.
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 Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
