S. 4764 is a bill that seeks to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 in order to extend certain authorities granted under Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978. This likely involves the continuation of surveillance and intelligence-gathering activities related to foreign threats, as well as provisions that may affect how these activities are conducted and overseen.
Supporters of S. 4764 argue that extending these authorities is essential for national security, allowing intelligence agencies to effectively monitor and counteract foreign threats. They emphasize that maintaining these surveillance capabilities is critical for ensuring the safety of the American public and protecting the nation from espionage and terrorism.
Critics of S. 4764 raise concerns about potential overreach and violations of civil liberties. They argue that extending these surveillance authorities could lead to increased government surveillance on American citizens without proper oversight, thereby undermining privacy rights and civil liberties. There are fears that the bill may perpetuate abuses seen in past surveillance practices.
The analysis of Bill S. 4764, which aims to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the top donor industries of its sponsor, Tom Cotton. His top donors include the Health Professionals sector, contributing a substantial $2.16 billion, and the Retired sector, contributing $675 million. However, these industries do not have a clear connection to foreign intelligence surveillance or related activities. Additionally, the lobbying activity in this policy area does not indicate significant financial influence from these sectors, further suggesting a low risk of conflict of interest. Voters should be aware that while the financial contributions are significant, they do not directly relate to the bill's content, indicating a lower likelihood of conflicts arising from donor interests.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ROBOTIC RESEARCH OPCO, LLC (DBA FORTERRA) | ROBOTIC RESEARCH OPCO, LLC (DBA FORTERRA) | $210,000 |
| NORSK HYDRO USA, LLC | NORSK HYDRO USA, LLC | $90,000 |
| MUSKET CORPORATION | THE RUSSELL GROUP, INC. | $60,000 |
| STREET GRACE | ASCEND CONSULTING | $30,000 |
| COLGATE - PALMOLIVE | TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP DBA TAFT ADVISORS LLC FKA (TAFT, STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER, LLP) | $30,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND | UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND | $27,000 |
| NATIONAL INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION | $22,500 |
| CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | WOODLAND RESOURCES | $18,000 |
| 3STRANDS GLOBAL FOUNDATION | ASCEND CONSULTING | $10,000 |
| CHRISTIAN CAMP AND CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION | ASCEND CONSULTING | $10,000 |
| JTEKT NORTH AMERICA | TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP DBA TAFT ADVISORS LLC FKA (TAFT, STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER, LLP) | $10,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS | undisclosed |
| MID-AMERICAN GUNITE, INC. | TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP DBA TAFT ADVISORS LLC FKA (TAFT, STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER, LLP) | undisclosed |
| FIDELITY AND GUARANTY LIFE | TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP DBA TAFT ADVISORS LLC FKA (TAFT, STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER, LLP) | undisclosed |
| HUBBS-SEAWORLD RESEARCH INSTITUTE | HAMMER ASSOCIATES, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Tom Cotton, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
