H.R. 8231 is a bill that seeks to change U.S. law to prevent certain funds that are set aside for transit projects from being transferred to the Secretary of Transportation. Essentially, this aims to ensure that money allocated for these projects is used exclusively for that purpose, rather than being redirected by the Secretary of Transportation for other uses.
Supporters in the media have praised the bill as a measure to ensure accountability and transparency in the use of federal funds. They argue that it protects the intended use of transit project funds, preventing them from being diverted to other areas that may not be as critical. This, they say, ensures that money intended for infrastructure improvements and public transportation projects is actually used for those purposes.
Critics in the media, on the other hand, have argued that this bill unnecessarily ties the hands of the Secretary of Transportation. They suggest that there may be circumstances in which the flexibility to redirect funds could be beneficial, particularly in response to unforeseen events or emergencies. Some have also raised concerns about the potential for this legislation to slow down the process of funding allocation and project implementation.
Based on the available data, there appears to be no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor's donors and the bill's subject matter. The top donor industries for Scott Perry are retired individuals, securities & investment, and government, none of which directly overlap with the policy area of the bill, which pertains to transit projects. Furthermore, the lobbying activity in this bill's policy area does not involve any of the sponsor's top donor industries. Therefore, there is no evidence to suggest a conflict of interest based on the sponsor's campaign finance data.
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 |
| 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 |
| NATIONAL OCEAN POLICY COALITION | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | 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)
