H.R. 8724 aims to amend existing laws regarding the transfer of excess Department of Defense (DoD) property to law enforcement agencies. The bill focuses on improving coordination between the DoD and law enforcement, enhancing training for law enforcement personnel on how to utilize this excess property, increasing oversight of how this property is used, and ensuring that the property is effectively utilized in law enforcement activities.
Supporters of H.R. 8724 have highlighted its potential to strengthen the relationship between military and local law enforcement, arguing that better training and oversight will lead to more effective use of resources. Proponents believe that improved coordination can enhance public safety and provide law enforcement with the necessary tools to address community needs.
Critics of H.R. 8724 express concern that increased military equipment and resources could lead to the militarization of police forces, potentially escalating tensions in communities. There are fears that without proper checks and balances, this could result in misuse of military-grade equipment and further erode trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
The bill H.R. 8724, sponsored by Andy Biggs, aims to improve coordination, training, oversight, and utilization of excess Department of Defense property transferred for law enforcement activities. Biggs' top donor industries are Health Professionals and Retired individuals, with contributions amounting to $120,000,000 and $37,500,000 respectively. There is no direct overlap between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries, indicating a low risk of conflict of interest. Lobbying activity in the bill's policy area has been noted from various organizations, but none of these are directly linked to Biggs' top donors. Therefore, based on the available data, there is no evidence of a potential conflict of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | CLARK STREET ASSOCIATES | $30,000 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE | LXR GROUP | $25,000 |
| BMWED/BRS/SMART-MD/PASSENGER RAIL/NCFOBJ | MOONEY, GREEN, SAINDON, MURPHY & WELCH, P.C. | $16,000 |
| YELLOWSTONE TO YUKON CONSERVATION INITIATIVE | MICHAEL POWELSON | $11,000 |
| HEALTHY MARKETS ASSOCIATION | LXR GROUP | $10,000 |
| UNIAO DA INDUSTRIA DE CANA-DE-AUCAR E BIOENERGIA (UNICA) | BARRAL M JORGE CONSULTORES ASSOCIADOS LTDA | $10,000 |
| CONFEDERACAO NACIONAL DAS INSTITUICOES FINANCEIRAS | BARRAL M JORGE CONSULTORES ASSOCIADOS LTDA | $10,000 |
| NATL ASSC OF STATE DIRECTORS OF CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION | NATL ASSC OF STATE DIRECTORS OF CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION | undisclosed |
| BRAZILIAN AVOCADO COMMISSION | FEDERAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. | undisclosed |
| SAAGA | FEDERAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. | undisclosed |
| UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO | STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO | undisclosed |
| THE GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, INC. | KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC | undisclosed |
| CLOUDTRUCKS | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| LOS ANGELES CLEANTECH INCUBATOR | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| THE SCIENCE COALITION | FORBES-TATE | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Andy Biggs, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
