S. 1413 is a bill that aims to provide additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act. This act is focused on restoring and maintaining the ecological health of the San Joaquin River in California, which has been affected by water management practices. The additional funding is likely intended to support ongoing restoration efforts, enhance fish populations, and improve water quality in the river system.
Media coverage has highlighted the potential benefits of S. 1413, emphasizing the importance of restoring the San Joaquin River for local ecosystems and wildlife. Supporters argue that the bill could lead to improved water quality and habitat restoration, which would benefit both the environment and local communities dependent on the river's resources.
Critics of S. 1413 have raised concerns about the allocation of federal funds, arguing that the bill may divert resources from other pressing needs. Some media outlets have pointed out that the restoration efforts could face challenges due to competing water demands in California, and there are worries about the effectiveness of the proposed funding in achieving the desired ecological outcomes.
The bill S. 1413 focuses on funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act, which does not have direct overlaps with the sponsor Alejandro Padilla's top donor industries, namely Health Professionals and Retired individuals. The total contributions from these donor categories amount to $157,500,000, but they do not appear to have a vested interest in river restoration or related environmental policies. The lobbying activity in this area includes various organizations, but none are directly linked to Padilla's top donor industries. This indicates a low risk of conflict of interest as there is no evident financial incentive for the donors to influence the bill's outcome.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BEARS-LLC | C2 STRATEGIES | $50,000 |
| SNOWBIRD TECHNOLOGIES | C2 STRATEGIES | $50,000 |
| DARKHIVE | C2 STRATEGIES | $40,000 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC | $40,000 |
| NATIONAL RURAL LENDERS ROUNDTABLE LTD. | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | $30,000 |
| ADVANCED BIOFUELS ASSOCIATION | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $30,000 |
| MILWAUKEE METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | $20,000 |
| SAVING COLLEGE SPORTS | JUDD LLC | $20,000 |
| VIOLA'S HOUSE | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $20,000 |
| MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | $20,000 |
| NORTHSTAR RADIOISOTOPES, LLC | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| NORTHSTAR RADIOISOTOPES, LLC | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| TEKNIAM | C2 STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| MILWAUKEE COUNTY | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| MILWAUKEE COUNTY | BROYDRICK & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Alejandro Padilla, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
