S. 4138 is a bill that seeks to bypass the usual 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork of the United States Army. The bill effectively fast-tracks the process for Captain Khork's recognition.
Media outlets that reported positively on S. 4138 highlighted the bill's intention to honor Captain Cody Khork's service and sacrifice to the country in a timely manner, bypassing bureaucratic red tape. They emphasized the importance of recognizing military service and the bill's potential to bring closure to Khork's family and comrades.
Critics in the media have questioned whether S. 4138 sets a precedent for bypassing established protocols and procedures in military promotions, even posthumously. Some have raised concerns about the potential for abuse or favoritism in the absence of a standard waiting period. Others have questioned whether individual cases should be legislated at all.
Based on the data provided, there appears to be no direct conflict of interest between the sponsor's donors and the bill's subject matter. The bill, S. 4138, is to waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army. The top donor industries for the sponsor, Roger Wicker, are Retired, Securities & Investment, and Government. There is no direct overlap between these industries and the subject matter of the bill. Furthermore, the lobbying activity in this bill's policy area does not seem to involve any of the sponsor's top donors. Therefore, the risk of a conflict of interest is low.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION | THE NARDELLI GROUP | $40,000 |
| THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY | THE NARDELLI GROUP | $40,000 |
| CITY OF BUFFALO, NY | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $40,000 |
| AFRICAN COALITION FOR TRADE | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | $20,000 |
| SELF-HELP MOVEMENT, INC | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | $15,000 |
| IRIDIUM SATELLITE, LLC | GLOBAL TECH STRATEGIES, LLC | $10,000 |
| INGLIS | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | $10,000 |
| SALVATION ARMY OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND DELAWARE | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | $9,000 |
| TAXORA LLC | TAXORA LLC | undisclosed |
| MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ON BEHALF OF CAVAROCCHI RUSCIO DENNIS ASSOC | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | undisclosed |
| FLORIDA CRYSTALS CORP. | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| CBI SUGAR GROUP | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL SUGAR TRADE COALITION | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| MAURITIUS-U.S. BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, INC. | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| MAURITIUS SUGAR SYNDICATE AND MAURITIUS CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURE | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Roger Wicker, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
