S.Res. 792 is a resolution that designates June 30, 2026, as 'Asteroid Day', a day intended to raise awareness about asteroids and the importance of planetary defense against potential asteroid impacts on Earth.
Media coverage has generally highlighted the importance of Asteroid Day in promoting scientific awareness and education about asteroids, as well as the collaborative efforts of scientists and organizations working on planetary defense initiatives.
Some critiques in the media point out that designating a day for asteroids may seem trivial compared to pressing issues, questioning the effectiveness of such resolutions in addressing real-world challenges.
The bill S.Res. 792, which designates June 30, 2026, as 'Asteroid Day', does not have any direct industry overlaps with the top donor industries of sponsor Mark Kelly. The lobbying activity related to this bill's policy area includes contributions from various organizations, but none appear to directly influence or relate to the subject matter of asteroid awareness or space policy. The largest contributions come from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy ($144,981) and other organizations focused on health and community development, which do not intersect with space-related initiatives. Therefore, the potential for conflicts of interest is minimal, as there are no financial incentives aligning with the bill's purpose.
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 |
| CITY OF JUSTIN, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | $10,000 |
| 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 |
| HOWARD COUNTY, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Mark Kelly, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
