S. 4694 is a bill that aims to amend existing laws related to veterans' benefits by requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a program focused on coordinating maternity care for veterans. This program is intended to ensure that pregnant veterans receive comprehensive support and resources during their maternity period.
The introduction of S. 4694 has been positively received, with many media outlets highlighting the importance of providing tailored maternity care for veterans. Supporters argue that this bill addresses a significant gap in healthcare services for female veterans, promoting better health outcomes for mothers and their children.
Some critics have raised concerns about the feasibility and funding of the maternity care coordination program proposed in S. 4694. Detractors argue that without adequate resources, the program may struggle to deliver effective services, and there are worries that it could divert funds from other essential veteran services.
The analysis of bill S. 4694, which focuses on establishing a maternity care coordination program for veterans, reveals no direct industry overlaps with the sponsor Tammy Duckworth's top donor industries. This indicates a low likelihood of conflicts of interest arising from financial contributions. The lobbying activity associated with this bill primarily involves organizations that do not have a direct stake in maternity care or veterans' health services, which further mitigates potential conflicts. The largest disclosed lobbying expenditure comes from Summit Works USA at $20,000, but their interests do not appear to intersect with the bill's objectives.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SUBCONTRACTOR ASSOCIATION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $30,000 |
| SUMMIT WORKS USA | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF THE MID ATLANTIC REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| MONROE ENERGY, LLC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| AGRI-MARK, INC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| FRIENDS OF FATHER JUDGE HIGH SCHOOL, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $6,000 |
| ARSENAL ASSOCIATES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| LABOR & ENERGY ALLIANCE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MIDDLE TENNESSEE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INDEPENDENCE REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| EKLUTNA, INC | EKLUTNA, INC. | undisclosed |
| CARPENTERS' COMPANY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION - PENN-DEL-JERSEY CHAPTER | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Tammy Duckworth, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
