H.R. 8836 aims to amend Title 31 of the United States Code to require specific financial institutions to verify the citizenship and legal status of individuals before providing services. This legislation is likely intended to prevent illegal immigrants from accessing financial services.
Supporters of H.R. 8836 argue that the bill is a necessary step to ensure national security and to uphold the rule of law by preventing illegal immigrants from accessing financial services. They believe it will help protect the integrity of the financial system and ensure that resources are allocated to legal citizens.
Critics of H.R. 8836 contend that the bill could lead to discrimination and unfair treatment of individuals based on their citizenship status. They argue that it may create barriers for legal residents and could disproportionately affect marginalized communities, potentially leading to financial exclusion.
The analysis of H.R. 8836, sponsored by Keith Self, shows no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill focuses on requiring financial institutions to verify citizenship and legal status, which does not appear to directly benefit any of the industries that have financially supported the sponsor. The total lobbying activity in this area includes various undisclosed amounts from multiple entities, but none of these entities are directly connected to the sponsor's top donors. The most significant donation comes from Fresenius Kabi USA LLC, which contributed $1,100,000, but there is no clear link to the bill's provisions regarding financial verification. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is assessed as low, as the financial support does not indicate a direct influence on the legislation.
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
Top industries funding Keith Self, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
