S. 4807 is a bill that aims to amend Title 10 of the United States Code to increase the death gratuity paid to the families of deceased members of the Armed Forces. Additionally, the bill proposes to provide a cost-of-living adjustment to this gratuity, ensuring that it keeps pace with inflation and better supports the families during their time of loss.
Many media outlets have praised S. 4807 for recognizing the sacrifices made by service members and their families. The proposed increase in the death gratuity and the cost-of-living adjustment have been seen as necessary steps to provide better financial support to those who have lost loved ones in service to the country. Advocates for veterans' rights have highlighted the bill as a significant move towards honoring the commitment made to military families.
Some critics have expressed concerns that while S. 4807 is a positive step, it may not go far enough in addressing the broader issues of support for military families. There are calls for more comprehensive reforms that include mental health services and long-term financial assistance, suggesting that merely increasing the death gratuity is insufficient to meet the needs of families left behind.
The analysis of bill S. 4807, which aims to increase the death gratuity for families of deceased members of the Armed Forces, reveals no direct industry overlaps with the sponsor Tim Sheehy's top donor industries. The lobbying activity associated with this bill includes contributions from various organizations, but none appear to directly influence the bill's subject matter. For instance, Altria Client Services, which contributed $40,000, is primarily involved in tobacco, while the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, contributing $144,981, focuses on pharmacy education and practice. These industries do not have a direct connection to military family benefits, indicating a low risk of conflict of interest. Voters should be aware that while there are significant contributions from various sectors, they do not directly relate to the bill's intent to support military families.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY | $144,981 |
| ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | $40,000 |
| CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION | CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION | $40,000 |
| GOTRIANGLE | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | $30,000 |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF CDFI CEOS | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | $20,000 |
| BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB | ALEXANDER J. BECKLES, L.L.C. | $20,000 |
| CITY OF GLADEWATER, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | $12,000 |
| CITY OF CRANDALL, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION | SLEEP, INC. | undisclosed |
| SLEEP, INC. | SLEEP, INC. | undisclosed |
| THE LIVINGSTON GROUP ON BEHALF OF INNOVATIVE VACCINE TECHNOLOGIES | MAGILL ASSOCIATES, LLC | undisclosed |
| OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER OF AMERICA, INC. | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | undisclosed |
| LUMBEE TRIBE HOLDINGS, INC. | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | undisclosed |
| CITY OF CLEVELAND, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| CITY OF RIO HONDO, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Tim Sheehy, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
