H.J.Res. 202 is a resolution aimed at disapproving a rule set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that pertains to California's motor vehicle pollution control standards. This resolution seeks to prevent the implementation of stricter pollution control measures that California has established for vehicles, which are often seen as a model for other states.
Supporters of H.J.Res. 202 argue that the resolution protects states' rights and promotes a unified national standard for vehicle emissions, which they believe is crucial for economic stability and consistency across the auto industry. Positive coverage highlights the importance of allowing states the flexibility to set their own regulations without federal interference.
Critics of H.J.Res. 202 express concern that disapproving California's pollution standards undermines efforts to combat climate change and protect public health. Negative coverage emphasizes the potential environmental impacts of rolling back these standards, suggesting it could lead to increased air pollution and health risks for vulnerable populations.
The analysis of H.J.Res. 202, which seeks to disapprove a rule by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding California's motor vehicle pollution control standards, reveals no direct industry overlaps with the sponsor Harriet Hageman's top donor industries. The lobbying activity in this policy area shows contributions from various organizations, including the American Sportfishing Association ($60,000) and Allen Control Systems ($230,000), but these do not directly correlate with the bill's subject matter. The absence of significant financial ties between the sponsor's donors and the environmental regulation at hand indicates a low risk of conflict of interest. Voters should be aware that while there is lobbying activity, it does not appear to influence the sponsor's legislative actions directly.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLEN CONTROL SYSTEMS | ALLEN CONTROL SYSTEMS | $230,000 |
| AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION | $60,000 |
| AIRBORNE SNOW OBSERVATORIES, INC. | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $45,000 |
| PIXLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $30,000 |
| CALTROUT | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $30,000 |
| NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $30,000 |
| MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $20,000 |
| BONEFISH & TARPON TRUST | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $20,000 |
| SITES PROJECT AUTHORITY | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $20,000 |
| TEHAMA-COLUSA CANAL AUTHORITY | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $20,000 |
| TOWN OF HARRISBURG | LUMIN STRATEGIES | $16,500 |
| RESTORE AMERICA'S ESTUARIES | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $15,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES | ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES | $10,000 |
| PIKES PEAK WATERWAYS ENTERPRISE CORPORATION | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | undisclosed |
| AMERICAN BEVERAGE LICENSEES | AMERICAN BEVERAGE LICENSEES | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Harriet Hageman, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
