S. 4753 is a bill that seeks to repeal the requirements set by the Foreign Dredge Act of 1906, which regulates dredging activities and the management of dredged materials in the United States. By repealing these requirements, the bill would potentially allow for more flexibility in dredging operations without the constraints imposed by the 1906 Act.
Supporters of S. 4753 argue that repealing outdated regulations will streamline the dredging process, promote economic development, and enhance infrastructure projects. They believe that modernizing these regulations can improve efficiency and reduce costs for companies involved in dredging and related activities.
Critics of S. 4753 express concerns that repealing the Foreign Dredge Act could lead to environmental degradation and insufficient oversight of dredging practices. They warn that removing these regulations may harm aquatic ecosystems and undermine efforts to manage dredged materials responsibly.
The analysis of bill S. 4753, which seeks to repeal the requirements of the Foreign Dredge Act of 1906, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Mike Lee's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill. While there is significant lobbying activity in related areas, such as healthcare and marine mammal parks, these do not directly correlate with dredging activities. The total lobbying contributions in this policy area amount to $220,000, but they are from industries that do not have a clear financial interest in dredging regulations. Therefore, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal. Voters should note that while there is lobbying present, it does not seem to influence the specific legislative intent of this bill.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | $60,000 |
| EGAN-JONES RATINGS COMPANY | INVARIANT LLC | $50,000 |
| GRADIUM MEGA COIN | HARTWELL CAPITOL CONSULTING | $50,000 |
| DRAI HEALTH | HARTWELL CAPITOL CONSULTING | $50,000 |
| VALTHOS INC. | INVARIANT LLC | $40,000 |
| SANDY BAY PARTNERS, LLC | GRACE BAY STRATEGIES, LLC | $20,000 |
| ORGANOGENESIS | DONOVAN STRATEGIES LLC | $15,000 |
| ANTENNA RESEARCH ASSOCIATES | DONOVAN STRATEGIES LLC | $15,000 |
| NETSCOUT | DONOVAN STRATEGIES LLC | $10,000 |
| ALLLIANCE OF MARINE MAMMAL PARKS AND AQUARIUMS | MEA STRATEGIES LLC | undisclosed |
| REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION | ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| JACKSON WALKER LLP ON BEHALF OF SAN MIGUEL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| ANTHEIA | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| RAILROAD INVESTIGATION PROJECT GROUP | EAGLE 1 RESOURCES, LCC | undisclosed |
| EAGLE 1 RESOURCES, LCC | EAGLE 1 RESOURCES, LCC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Mike Lee, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
