H.Res. 1115 is a resolution that sets the rules for debating three bills in the U.S. House of Representatives. The first bill (H.R. 556) seeks to prevent the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture from banning lead ammunition or tackle on specific federal lands and waters. The second bill (H.R. 1958) aims to modify immigration laws to make individuals who have defrauded the U.S. government or unlawfully received public benefits inadmissible and deportable. The third bill (H.R. 4638) proposes making those convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement inadmissible and deportable. The resolution also addresses the procedure for considering motions to suspend the rules during the legislative process.
Supporters of the resolution argue that it ensures fair consideration of important legislation that addresses environmental, immigration, and law enforcement issues. Proponents of H.R. 556 claim it protects the rights of hunters and fishers by preventing unnecessary restrictions on lead ammunition and tackle. Meanwhile, advocates of the immigration-related bills (H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638) highlight the importance of maintaining integrity in the immigration system by ensuring that those who commit fraud or harm law enforcement animals are held accountable.
Critics of the resolution express concern about the potential environmental and health risks associated with continued use of lead ammunition and tackle, as addressed in H.R. 556. Environmental groups argue that lead can poison wildlife and contaminate water sources. Opponents of the immigration bills (H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638) warn that they could lead to harsher immigration policies and argue that the measures may disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Additionally, some view the resolution as a strategic move to expedite controversial legislation without adequate debate.
The bill H.Res. 1115, sponsored by Virginia Foxx, pertains to the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water. This bill does not seem to directly benefit any of the top donor industries of the sponsor. The top donor industries for Virginia Foxx are Health Professionals and Retired individuals. There is no apparent conflict of interest between these industries and the subject matter of the bill. The retired individuals have donated a significant amount of $112,500,000 to the sponsor. However, it's important to note that retired individuals as a group are diverse and their interests may not necessarily align in a way that would influence this particular legislation. Therefore, based on the available data, the risk of a conflict of interest appears to be low.
These industries are both affected by this bill and among the sponsor's top donors.
| Industry | Match Type | Related Subject | Donations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retired (W06) | Sector | Congress | $112,500,000 |
| Total from overlapping industries | $112,500,000 | ||
Top industries funding Virginia Foxx, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)