H.R. 9094 is a bill that allocates funds to the Secretary of Agriculture, allowing them to provide block grants to individual states. These grants are intended to help states compensate for revenue losses that result from certain freezing temperatures or cold weather conditions that negatively impact agricultural production.
Supporters of H.R. 9094 have praised the bill as a necessary measure to protect farmers and agricultural businesses from the financial hardships caused by unexpected cold weather. They argue that timely assistance can help stabilize local economies and ensure the sustainability of the agricultural sector.
Critics of H.R. 9094 have expressed concerns about the potential for misuse of funds and the effectiveness of block grants in addressing the root causes of agricultural revenue loss. Some have also argued that the bill may not adequately address the needs of all affected farmers, particularly smaller operations that may struggle to access the grants.
The analysis of H.R. 9094 reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter, which focuses on agricultural block grants for revenue losses due to cold weather, and the sponsor C. Franklin's top donor industries, which are primarily health professionals and retirees. The significant contributions from health professionals totaling $120 million and retirees at $37.5 million do not indicate a vested interest in agricultural funding or disaster relief related to weather conditions. Additionally, while there is some lobbying activity in the agricultural sector, the amounts disclosed are relatively modest, with the highest being $45,000 from Steelships, LLC. This suggests that while there is some lobbying present, it does not create a substantial conflict of interest for the sponsor regarding this specific bill. Voters should be aware that the financial connections do not directly influence the legislative intent of this bill.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| STEELSHIPS, LLC | CONSCIENCE POINT CONSULTING, INC. | $45,000 |
| SAN PASQUAL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS | THE FARLEY GROUP, INC. | $30,000 |
| PARATEK PHARMACEUTICALS | PARATEK PHARMACEUTICALS | $20,000 |
| SAN JUAN SOUTHERN PAIUTE TRIBE | THE FARLEY GROUP, INC. | $15,000 |
| CHURCH ALLIANCE | K&L GATES, LLP | $10,000 |
| GIFDA | RULON & WHITE GOVERNANCE STRATEGIES | $10,000 |
| ASSOCIATION FOR PROFESSIONALS IN INFECTION CONTROL AND EPIDEMIOLOGY | ASSOCIATION FOR PROFESSIONALS IN INFECTION CONTROL AND EPIDEMIOLOGY | undisclosed |
| PHARMATROPHIX, INC. | FGS GLOBAL (US) LLC (FKA FGH HOLDINGS LLC) | undisclosed |
| PGA TOUR, INC. | FGS GLOBAL (US) LLC (FKA FGH HOLDINGS LLC) | undisclosed |
| RESPONSIVE GOV ACTION | THE RABEN GROUP | undisclosed |
| KERECIS | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| BINTI, INC. | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| VERTIV GROUP CORPORATION | AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD | undisclosed |
| TERRA-GEN, LLC | AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD | undisclosed |
| PHILIPS | CONTINENTAL STRATEGY, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding C. Franklin, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
