S. 4465 is a bill aimed at amending the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend certain authorities related to surveillance under Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. This likely involves the continuation or expansion of government powers to conduct surveillance for national security purposes, particularly concerning foreign intelligence.
Supporters of S. 4465 argue that extending these surveillance authorities is essential for national security, allowing intelligence agencies to effectively monitor threats and protect the country from terrorism and espionage. They emphasize that such measures are necessary to adapt to evolving security challenges in a globalized world.
Critics of S. 4465 express concerns about potential overreach and violations of civil liberties, arguing that extending surveillance authorities could infringe on individuals' privacy rights. They warn that without adequate oversight and accountability, such measures could lead to abuses of power and unjustified surveillance of innocent citizens.
The bill S. 4465, sponsored by Tom Cotton, does not show any direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. This suggests a low risk of potential conflicts of interest. However, there has been notable lobbying activity in this bill's policy area. For instance, DZYNE Technologies and Systematic Inc., both likely interested in surveillance technology, have spent $60,000 and $45,000 respectively. While these lobbying efforts do not directly link to the sponsor, they indicate a broader industry interest in the bill's subject matter. It's important for voters to be aware of these financial influences, even if they do not directly implicate the bill's sponsor.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DZYNE TECHNOLOGIES | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $60,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $45,000 |
| SYSTEMATIC INC. | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $45,000 |
| COLLIER COLLECTIVE, LLC | MCCOLL STRATEGIES LLC | $40,000 |
| IDAHO SCIENTIFIC CORP. | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $40,000 |
| BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $40,000 |
| XCIMER ENERGY | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $30,000 |
| CENTRUS ENERGY CORP. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS USEC INC.) | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $30,000 |
| PIASECKI AIRCRAFT CORP. | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $20,000 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP | CT GROUP FKA CTF GLOBAL LLC | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC | AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC | $10,000 |
| JAPANESE AMERICAN CONFINEMENT SITES CONSORTIUM | SAKURA CONSERVATION STRATEGIES | $10,000 |
| 340B HEALTH | BASS BERRY & SIMS | $10,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND GLOBAL CAMPUS | UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND GLOBAL CAMPUS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Source: GovTrack.us roll call vote data.
