S. 4526 is a bill that proposes to create a new legal basis for denying entry into the United States for individuals who are close relatives of foreign terrorists. This means that if a person has a family member who is identified as a terrorist, they may be barred from entering the country, regardless of their own actions or intentions.
Supporters of S. 4526 argue that the bill is a necessary step to enhance national security and prevent potential threats from entering the U.S. They believe that by restricting entry for relatives of known terrorists, the government can better protect citizens and maintain public safety.
Critics of S. 4526 express concerns that the bill unfairly punishes individuals based on their family connections rather than their own behavior. They argue that this could lead to discrimination and violate principles of justice and due process, as innocent family members may be unjustly barred from entering the country.
The analysis of Bill S. 4526, which seeks to establish a new ground for inadmissibility for close relatives of foreign terrorists, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Tom Cotton's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. The top donors do not appear to have a vested interest in the immigration or national security sectors that would directly influence this legislation. While there is lobbying activity in the policy area, the disclosed amounts from various organizations such as BAMCO LLC ($110,000) and the American Academy of Pediatrics ($10,000) do not indicate a clear connection to the bill's focus on foreign terrorism. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is assessed as low, as the financial contributions do not suggest a motive to influence the bill's passage in favor of specific donor interests.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAMCO LLC | CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $110,000 |
| TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (FKA TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI | TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL UNION/IAM (FKA TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATI | $70,000 |
| MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS | HARO SOLUTIONS LLC | $10,000 |
| INTERCOMP COMPANY | BROMELKAMP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LLC | $10,000 |
| CONSUMER BANKERS ASSOCIATION | 1607 STRATEGIES, LLC | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN | JENNIFER MADSEN | undisclosed |
| AMERICAN COMMERCIAL BARGE LINE LLC | AMERICAN COMMERCIAL BARGE LINES, LLC | undisclosed |
| GALVANIZE THERAPEUTICS, INC. | JEFFREY J. KIMBELL & ASSOCIATES, INC. | undisclosed |
| NEURALINK CORP. | JEFFREY J. KIMBELL & ASSOCIATES, INC. | undisclosed |
| CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC ON BEHALF OF SKYVAULT AI LLC | MICHAEL J. LAMOUREUX | undisclosed |
| PRECISION IMPACTS, LLC | THORN RUN PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| CITY OF FREDERICK OKLAHOMA | BROMELKAMP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LLC | undisclosed |
| TWINLOGIC STRATEGIES ON BEHALF OF PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS | WINN STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| MONUMENT HILLS PARTNERS, LLC | THE BERNHARDT GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Tom Cotton, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
