S. 4852 is a bill that aims to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to allow fertilizer storage facilities to qualify for farm storage facility loans. This change is intended to support farmers by making it easier for them to secure funding for necessary infrastructure related to fertilizer storage.
Supporters of S. 4852 have praised the bill for its potential to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability by facilitating better storage solutions for fertilizers. They argue that improved storage can help prevent waste and ensure that farmers have access to the resources they need to maximize crop yields.
Critics of S. 4852 express concerns that the bill may lead to increased environmental risks associated with fertilizer storage. They argue that without proper regulations and oversight, expanding storage facilities could result in contamination and other negative impacts on local ecosystems.
The analysis of bill S. 4852, which aims to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to make fertilizer storage facilities eligible for farm storage facility loans, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor, Senator John Hoeven, and his top donor industries. The top donor industries do not have a direct stake in fertilizer storage or agricultural financing, which suggests a low risk of conflict of interest. The lobbying activity in this policy area, while notable, does not directly correlate with the specific interests of the bill. For instance, OSF Healthcare System and other listed entities have contributed funds but are not primarily involved in agriculture or fertilizer sectors, indicating that their interests may not conflict with the bill's objectives. Therefore, voters can be reassured that there is minimal risk of undue influence from donors regarding this legislation.
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 John Hoeven, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
