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The sponsor of the Making America’s Food Safer Act, Tommy Tuberville, has received significant financial support from the health professionals sector, totaling $240 million. This substantial backing raises questions about potential conflicts of interest, particularly as the bill pertains to food safety, which can intersect with health-related issues. The overlap between the sponsor's major donor industry and the bill's subject matter suggests that the interests of health professionals may influence the legislative process, potentially prioritizing their interests over broader public health concerns.
Additionally, while there are various lobbying activities related to food safety, the primary financial support from health professionals indicates a strong alignment that could skew the legislative intent. Voters should be aware that the financial ties may lead to policies that favor the health industry, possibly at the expense of more comprehensive food safety measures that benefit the general public.
These industries are both affected by this bill and among the sponsor's top donors.
| Industry | Match Type | Related Subject | Donations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professionals (H01) | Sector | Health | $240,000,000 |
| Total from overlapping industries | $240,000,000 | ||
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| STRIPE, INC. | STRIPE, INC. | $530,000 |
| SAILDRONE INC. | SAILDRONE INC. | $410,042 |
| SAILDRONE INC. | SAILDRONE INC. | $377,725 |
| OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC | OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. | $158,589 |
| INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION | INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION | $150,000 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | BOUNDARY STONE PARTNERS | $30,000 |
| SEEING MACHINES | GRIFFIN STRATEGIES, LLC | $30,000 |
| SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE | GRIFFIN STRATEGIES, LLC | $30,000 |
| CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | DEFENDING OUR COUNTRY, LLC | $30,000 |
| IOOS ASSOCIATION | ESP ADVISORS, LLC | $20,000 |
| ATA ACTION | RS GROUP CONSULTING LLC | $6,000 |
| END SEPSIS | CURRENTSTRATEGIC LLC | undisclosed |
| TECHNEST SOLUTIONS S.L.A. DBA FORTRIS ON BEHALF OF NEXUSONE CONSULTING | CURRENTSTRATEGIC LLC | undisclosed |
| SBCC EQUIPMENT | DEFENDING OUR COUNTRY, LLC | undisclosed |
| BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | SUMMIT HEALTH CARE CONSULTING | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Tommy Tuberville, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
