The bill S. 4713 aims to amend Title 28 of the United States Code to prohibit financial payouts or benefits to individuals who are involved in insurrectionist activities against the U.S. government. This would mean that those who participate in actions deemed as insurrection would not be eligible for certain government payments or benefits.
Supporters of S. 4713 view it as a necessary measure to uphold the rule of law and ensure that individuals who engage in violent uprisings against the government do not receive financial support from taxpayer funds. This bill is seen as a step towards accountability and reinforcing democratic values.
Critics of S. 4713 argue that the bill could be used to unfairly target individuals based on political beliefs or actions, potentially leading to a chilling effect on political dissent. Some view it as an overreach that could undermine civil liberties and the right to protest.
The analysis of bill S. 4713, aimed at preventing payouts for insurrectionists, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the top donor industries of sponsor Adam Schiff. The lobbying activity associated with this bill includes contributions from various organizations, such as SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC, which contributed $260,000, and GRAVITICS, which contributed $30,000. However, these contributions do not appear to directly influence the bill's intent or provisions. The lack of direct financial ties between the sponsor's donors and the bill's focus on insurrectionists suggests a low risk of conflict of interest. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists in the policy area, it does not seem to create a significant concern regarding the integrity of this legislation.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC | SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC | $260,000 |
| ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE COUNCIL FKA MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ASSOCIATION | ZIEBART CONSULTING, LLC | $60,000 |
| ORGANIC PRODUCE ASSOCIATION | THE RUSSELL GROUP, INC. | $50,000 |
| GRAVITICS | TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES LLC | $30,000 |
| LIVINGSTON INTERNATIONAL INC | VENABLE LLP | $30,000 |
| CITY OF WILLISTON (ND) | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $30,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS | $28,000 |
| S&P GLOBAL F/K/A IHS MARITIME & TRADE | VENABLE LLP | $20,000 |
| TOWN OF TUSAYAN | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $10,000 |
| TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE | TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS | NATIONAL RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL REGISTRIES, INC. | VENABLE LLP | undisclosed |
| ARISTEIA STRATEGIC ADVISORS, LLC | ARISTEIA STRATEGIC ADVISORS, LLC | undisclosed |
| US CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | undisclosed |
| CX2 | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Adam Schiff, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
