The H.R. 8352: Criminal History Access Act likely aims to address the accessibility of criminal history records. This could involve expanding or restricting who can access these records and under what circumstances, potentially impacting law enforcement, employers, or the general public.
Supporters of the bill might argue that it improves transparency and safety by allowing relevant parties to access criminal history information, which can aid in making informed decisions regarding employment, housing, and public safety.
Critics may express concerns that the bill could infringe on privacy rights, lead to discrimination based on criminal records, or disproportionately affect marginalized communities by making it harder for individuals with past convictions to reintegrate into society.
Based on the data provided, there appears to be a low risk of conflicts of interest between the sponsor's donors and the bill's subject matter. The sponsor, Derek Schmidt, does not have any direct industry overlaps with the subjects of the bill, H.R. 8352: Criminal History Access Act. This suggests that the sponsor's decision to support this bill is not directly influenced by his top donors. In terms of lobbying activity, several organizations have lobbied in this bill's policy area. However, without specific information linking these organizations to the sponsor or the bill, it is difficult to determine if there is a potential conflict of interest. The disclosed lobbying amounts range from $10,000 to $350,000, but without further information, it's unclear if these funds have any direct influence on the bill or the sponsor.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION (FKA IPC INTERNATIONAL) | GLOBAL ELECTRONICS ASSOCATION (FKA IPC INTERNATIONAL) | $350,000 |
| BRISTOW GROUP, INC. | BRISTOW GROUP, INC. | $190,000 |
| MOSMART NORTH AMERICA, LLC | TCGA GROUP, LLC | $110,000 |
| MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT | MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT | $60,000 |
| SOUTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION | SOUTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION | $50,000 |
| NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION | TULIPIFERA STRATEGIES | $10,000 |
| TREATMENT ADVOCACY CENTER | TULIPIFERA STRATEGIES | $10,000 |
| GENESIS HEALTH SCIENCES LLC | GENESIS HEALTH SCIENCES LLC | undisclosed |
| BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN | DENNIS M. HERTEL & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| HENRY FORD MUSEUM AND GREENFIELD VILLAGE | DENNIS M. HERTEL & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| NORTH FORK COMMUNITY POWER | THE CRISCOM COMPANY | undisclosed |
| CITY OF PALM DESERT | THE CRISCOM COMPANY | undisclosed |
| CITY OF HOLTVILLE | THE CRISCOM COMPANY | undisclosed |
| CITY OF CALABASAS | THE CRISCOM COMPANY | undisclosed |
| KINGS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE | THE CRISCOM COMPANY | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Derek Schmidt, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)