S. 4769 proposes to increase the civil penalties imposed on individuals who enter or attempt to enter the United States without authorization. It also aims to double the penalties for those who are subject to a final order of removal and do not leave the country, as well as for employers who knowingly hire unauthorized workers.
Supporters of S. 4769 argue that increasing penalties will deter illegal immigration and encourage compliance with U.S. immigration laws. They believe that stricter enforcement is necessary to protect American jobs and uphold the rule of law.
Critics of S. 4769 contend that doubling penalties may lead to increased hardship for vulnerable populations and could exacerbate the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants. They argue that the bill focuses too heavily on punitive measures rather than addressing the root causes of immigration and may negatively impact employer-employee relationships.
The analysis of bill S. 4769, which aims to double civil penalties for unauthorized entry into the U.S., reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Rick Scott's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. The lobbying activity associated with this bill includes contributions from various organizations, but none appear to directly influence the immigration enforcement policies outlined in the bill. Notably, the American Subcontractor Association contributed $30,000, which may have indirect implications regarding labor and immigration, but does not constitute a direct conflict. Overall, the absence of direct financial ties to industries that would benefit from the bill suggests a low risk of conflict of interest.
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 |
| STREET GRACE | ASCEND CONSULTING | $30,000 |
| FCA INTERNATIONAL | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $25,000 |
| 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 |
| STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 420 | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $12,000 |
| UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| AGRI-MARK, INC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| 3STRANDS GLOBAL FOUNDATION | ASCEND CONSULTING | $10,000 |
| CHRISTIAN CAMP AND CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION | ASCEND CONSULTING | $10,000 |
| 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 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Rick Scott, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
