H.R. 9004 aims to mandate that specific entities involved in projects for constructing, reopening, or improving facilities must display public safety notices. This is intended to inform the public about safety measures and guidelines related to these projects.
Supporters of H.R. 9004 have praised the bill for enhancing public safety awareness and ensuring that communities are informed about ongoing construction and improvement projects. They argue that clear communication can help prevent accidents and promote safety during such activities.
Critics of H.R. 9004 have raised concerns about the potential burden it may place on entities required to display these notices. Some argue that the requirements could lead to unnecessary bureaucracy and increase costs for projects, potentially delaying important improvements to facilities.
The analysis of H.R. 9004 indicates a low risk of conflicts of interest. The primary donor industries for sponsor Emilia Sykes are Health Professionals and Retired individuals, with significant contributions of $120 million and $37.5 million, respectively. However, there are no direct overlaps between these industries and the bill's focus on construction, reopening, and improvement of facilities. The lobbying activity in this area includes various entities, but none appear to directly connect to the sponsor's top donors or their interests. This suggests that while there is substantial financial backing from health professionals, it does not directly influence the legislative intent of this bill, which is more infrastructure-focused.
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 Emilia Sykes, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
