H.R. 8958 is a bill that aims to grant Crook County, Oregon, the right to build a new road in Juniper Canyon. This legislation is intended to facilitate infrastructure development in the area, which may improve access and transportation.
Supporters of H.R. 8958 have highlighted the potential benefits of improved infrastructure in Juniper Canyon, emphasizing that the new road could enhance connectivity for residents and promote economic development in Crook County.
Critics of H.R. 8958 have raised concerns about the environmental impact of constructing a new road in Juniper Canyon, arguing that it could disrupt local ecosystems and lead to increased traffic and pollution in the area.
The analysis of H.R. 8958, sponsored by Cliff Bentz, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter, which focuses on granting a right-of-way for road construction in Crook County, Oregon. The primary donor industries include Health Professionals and Retired individuals, which do not have a clear connection to infrastructure or transportation issues. The total contributions from these sectors amount to $157.5 million, but none of these funds appear to influence the bill's content directly.
Furthermore, while there is significant lobbying activity in related policy areas, the specific contributions from lobbyists do not indicate a direct financial interest in the road construction project. The lobbying amounts, such as $200,000 from Verdego Aero and $30,000 from Anello Photonics, are substantial but lack a direct link to the sponsors' donor industries. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is assessed as low, as there are no evident financial incentives that would compromise the legislative process regarding this bill.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VERDEGO AERO | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $200,000 |
| PELION VENTURE PARTNERS | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $38,000 |
| REFORMING AMERICA'S TAXES EQUITABLY (RATE) | SURROUND SOUND STRATEGIES, LLC | $30,000 |
| ANELLO PHOTONICS | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $30,000 |
| SKYFRONT | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| 47G | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| GRAIN CHAIN | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $5,000 |
| SKYFRONT | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| ADNEURIS THERAPEUTICS, INC. | MAD GLOBAL STRATEGY | undisclosed |
| ALUCHEM INC. | MAD GLOBAL STRATEGY | undisclosed |
| JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS | JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS CORPORATION | JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| GPA MIDSTREAM ASSOCIATION | SHUMAKER ADVISORS, LLC | undisclosed |
| WESTLANDS WATER DISTRICT | DENNIS CARDOZA CONSULTING SERVICES | undisclosed |
| INDUSTRIOUS GROUP INC. | THORN RUN PARTNERS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Cliff Bentz, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
