S. 4455 aims to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 by designating provisions related to the sale, disposal, or transfer of federal lands as extraneous under the Byrd Rule. This means that such provisions would not be allowed in budget reconciliation bills, which are typically used to expedite the passage of budget-related legislation in the Senate.
Supporters of S. 4455 argue that the bill protects federal lands from being sold or transferred without thorough legislative scrutiny, ensuring that decisions about public lands are made transparently and with public input. Advocates believe this will help preserve natural resources and maintain public access to these lands.
Critics of S. 4455 contend that the bill could hinder necessary land management and development projects by restricting the government's ability to sell or transfer federal lands. They argue that this could prevent local governments from acquiring land for public use or economic development, potentially stalling important initiatives.
There appears to be a low risk of conflict of interest between Senator Michael Bennet's donors and the bill S. 4455, which pertains to the sale, disposal, or transfer of Federal lands. The senator's top donor industries do not directly overlap with the subject matter of the bill. However, there has been significant lobbying activity in this policy area, with various tribal nations and associations contributing amounts ranging from $20,000 to $60,000. It's important to note that these contributions are not directly linked to Senator Bennet, but rather to the policy area of the bill. The total amount of lobbying activity in this area is $375,000. Despite this, there is no clear evidence of a conflict of interest based on the data provided.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SALT RIVER PIMA MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY | PACE, LLP | $65,000 |
| FEDERATED INDIANS OF THE GRATON RANCHERIA | PACE, LLP | $60,000 |
| SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS | PACE, LLP | $60,000 |
| CATAWBA INDIAN NATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA | PACE, LLP | $60,000 |
| SANTA YNEZ BAND OF CHUMASH INDIANS | PACE, LLP | $60,000 |
| QUAPAW NATION | PACE, LLP | $50,000 |
| CA STATE ASSEMBLY | PACE, LLP | $50,000 |
| NOTTAWASEPPI HURON BAND OF THE POTAWATOMI | PACE, LLP | $40,000 |
| PASKENTA BAND OF NOMLAKI INDIANS | PACE, LLP | $35,000 |
| PENOBSCOT NATION | PACE, LLP | $30,000 |
| COLUSA INDIAN COMMUNITY | PACE, LLP | $30,000 |
| KARUK TRIBE | PACE, LLP | $20,000 |
| NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS ASSOCIATION | PACE, LLP | $20,000 |
| BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBE | PACE, LLP | $20,000 |
| WEST LOS ANGELES VETERANS' COLLECTIVE | PACE, LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Michael Bennet, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
