S. 4834 is a bill aimed at restricting the amount of money spent on work authorizations for foreign students in the United States. This likely involves setting limits on the funding or resources allocated to processes that allow foreign students to work while studying in the country.
Supporters of S. 4834 argue that the bill is a necessary step to prioritize American jobs and ensure that resources are focused on domestic students. They believe it will help maintain the integrity of the U.S. workforce and reduce competition for jobs among students.
Critics of S. 4834 contend that the bill unfairly targets foreign students and could harm the U.S. educational system, which benefits from international tuition and talent. They argue that limiting work authorizations may deter foreign students from studying in the U.S., negatively impacting the economy and cultural diversity.
The analysis of bill S. 4834, which aims to limit expenditures for foreign student work authorizations, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor, Rick Scott, and his top donor industries. The lobbying activity related to this bill includes contributions from various organizations, such as VIASAT, INC. ($80,000) and NEXT GLOBAL CAPITAL, INC. ($60,000), but these do not directly connect to the subject matter of foreign student work authorizations. The absence of overlapping interests suggests a low potential for conflicts of interest at this time. Voters should be aware that while lobbying is present, it does not appear to influence the bill's intent significantly.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VERISIGN, INC. | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $90,000 |
| VIASAT, INC. | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $80,000 |
| NEXT GLOBAL CAPITAL, INC. OBO WHITEFOX DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $60,000 |
| AI POLICY NETWORK INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $45,000 |
| THE ALLIANCE FOR SECURE AI ACTION | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| STREET SMARTS VR | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| NATILUS | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| MORAN GLOBAL STRATEGIES, INC. OBO PRIETO BATTERY, INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| SACHEM, INC. | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $30,000 |
| PLUG POWER | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $20,000 |
| SLEVIN ADVISORY LLC O/B/O THE IFP ACTION | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $10,000 |
| KYLE HOUSE GROUP, LLC | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $10,000 |
| BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH (FORMERLY MERCY HEALTH) | BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH (FORMERLY MERCY HEALTH) | undisclosed |
| SWIFT CURRENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. | TRIAD STRATEGIES, LLC. | undisclosed |
| PRECISION CUSTOM COMPONENTS, LLC | TRIAD STRATEGIES, LLC. | 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)
