S. 4548 is a bill aimed at amending the Food Security Act of 1985 to create a program focused on the restoration of habitats for upland species. This likely involves initiatives to support conservation efforts, enhance biodiversity, and promote sustainable land use practices that benefit upland ecosystems.
Media coverage has highlighted the bill's potential to improve environmental conservation efforts and support biodiversity. Advocates praise the initiative for addressing habitat loss and promoting sustainable agriculture, which they argue is essential for both wildlife and agricultural resilience.
Critics of the bill express concerns about the potential costs associated with the program and question its effectiveness in achieving its goals. Some agricultural stakeholders worry that the focus on habitat restoration may lead to restrictions on land use, impacting farming operations and local economies.
The analysis of Bill S. 4548, which aims to promote upland species habitat restoration, shows no direct industry overlaps with the sponsor Jim Justice's top donor industries. The lobbying activity related to this bill's policy area includes various organizations, but none appear to directly influence the subject matter of the bill. For instance, HealthTech Partners and the National Managed Long Term Supports and Services Health Plan Association, while involved in health-related lobbying, do not have a clear connection to habitat restoration. The total disclosed lobbying amounts in this area are relatively low, with only $30,000 from HealthTech Partners and $12,000 from the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, indicating limited financial influence on the bill's objectives. Overall, the lack of direct financial ties suggests minimal risk of conflicts of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC PRIVATE STRATEGIES | VALENTINE STRATEGIES | $45,000 |
| HEALTHTECH PARTNERS, | HEALTHSPERIEN | $30,000 |
| C STREET PROJECT | VALENTINE STRATEGIES | $30,000 |
| NATIONAL WIC ASSOCIATION | VALENTINE STRATEGIES | $20,000 |
| NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS | NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS | $15,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNCILS ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNCILS ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | $12,000 |
| NATIONAL MANAGED LONG TERM SUPPORTS AND SERVICES HEALTH PLAN ASSOCIATION | HEALTHSPERIEN | undisclosed |
| OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH FUND ALLIANCE | OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH FUND ALLIANCE | undisclosed |
| EVER-GREEN ENERGY, INC. | CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION | CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS | CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | THEGROUP DC, LLC | undisclosed |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON, INC. | THEGROUP DC, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS | undisclosed |
| NEWSMAX MEDIA, INC | THEGROUP DC, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
