H.R. 8230 is a bill that aims to change the current U.S. codes, specifically titles 23 and 49, in order to exclude transit-oriented development projects from being eligible for financial assistance under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program and the railroad rehabilitation. In simpler terms, if this bill is passed, projects that focus on developing infrastructure around public transit systems would no longer be able to receive financial support from these two specific programs.
Supporters in the media argue that this bill could potentially redirect funds towards other forms of transportation infrastructure that are in dire need of repair and renovation. They believe that transit-oriented developments have received a disproportionate amount of funding in the past, and this bill will help to balance the scale. Some also argue that this could lead to more efficient use of federal funds.
Critics in the media express concern that this bill could hinder the growth and development of public transit systems, which are crucial for reducing traffic congestion and environmental impacts. They argue that transit-oriented developments are a key strategy in creating sustainable cities and this bill could slow progress in this area. Critics also worry about the potential negative impact on communities that rely heavily on public transportation.
Based on the available data, there appears to be a low risk of conflicts of interest between Representative Scott Perry's donors and the subject matter of H.R. 8230. The bill seeks to remove transit-oriented development projects from eligibility for certain types of infrastructure financing. However, Perry's top donor industries, which include the retired, securities and investment, and government sectors, do not directly overlap with the transportation or infrastructure industries. Furthermore, the lobbying activity related to this bill's policy area does not involve any entities directly connected to Perry's top donors. Therefore, there is no clear financial trail that would suggest a conflict of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION | $90,000 |
| B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. | POLSINELLI PC | $70,000 |
| HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE COALITION | THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC | $60,000 |
| PRITIKIN ICR | POLSINELLI PC | $50,000 |
| CENTRAL ADMIXTURE PHARMACY SERVICES, INC. | POLSINELLI PC | $50,000 |
| SUBLIME SYSTEMS, INC. | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $40,000 |
| KENTUCKY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | POLSINELLI PC | $40,000 |
| SIXTEENTHIRTY FUND | BLUE MOUNTAIN STRATEGIES | $40,000 |
| META PLATFORMS INC (FKA FACEBOOK) | BLUE MOUNTAIN STRATEGIES | $30,000 |
| PLAN INTERNATIONAL, USA OBO MODERNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $30,000 |
| ASTRONETX | MS. ELIZABETH LAVACH | $18,000 |
| BABYLON TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. DBA BABTEL | MS. ELIZABETH LAVACH | $15,000 |
| FORWARD PHOTONICS | MS. ELIZABETH LAVACH | $15,000 |
| SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA | BLUE MOUNTAIN STRATEGIES | $15,000 |
| STURGEON INDUSTRY ALLIANCE OF AMERICA | BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Scott Perry, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
