H.R. 9138 is a bill that requires the Secretary of the Interior to transfer control of specific land on Adak Island, Alaska, to the Secretary of the Navy. This transfer is likely intended to support military operations or other federal initiatives on the island.
Some media outlets have praised H.R. 9138 for potentially enhancing military readiness and operational capabilities in the region. Supporters argue that this transfer will facilitate better use of the land for defense purposes and strengthen national security.
Critics of H.R. 9138 have raised concerns about the implications of the land transfer for local communities and environmental impacts. Some argue that the bill may prioritize military interests over conservation and local needs, leading to potential adverse effects on the ecosystem and indigenous rights.
While there are no direct industry overlaps detected between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries, the lobbying activity in the bill's policy area presents some potential conflicts of interest. Notably, BYD Motors, LLC and its subsidiaries contributed $20,000, and Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. contributed $90,000. These companies are involved in technology and automotive sectors, which could have indirect interests in land use and development on Adak Island. The undisclosed lobbying activities from various entities, including VIFCARE and the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, further complicate the landscape, as the lack of transparency raises questions about their specific interests in this bill. Voters should be aware that while direct financial conflicts are not evident, the presence of significant lobbying and contributions from companies with potential stakes in land management could influence the bill's outcomes.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | $140,000 |
| QUECTEL WIRELESS SOLUTIONS CO., LTD. | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | $90,000 |
| CONNECTIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS | MCDERMOTT+ LLC | $60,000 |
| CAMBER HEALTH | MCDERMOTT+ LLC | $50,000 |
| CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF WINEGRAPE GROWERS | TORREY ADVISORY GROUP (FORMERLY MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC) | $50,000 |
| BYD MOTORS, LLC AND VARIOUS U.S. SUBSIDIARIES | BYD MOTORS, LLC AND VARIOUS U.S. SUBSIDIARIES | $20,000 |
| PAYSAFE PAYMENT PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC | PAYSAFE PAYMENT PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC | $20,000 |
| VIFCARE | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| IOWA TRIBE OF KANSAS AND NEBRASKA - NUWEH | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| VIFCARE | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| GREENPOWER BX LLC | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| CLARITY | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| ABRAWORKS LIMITED | BURRELL INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| THE PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE VIRTUAL CARE (PAVC) | MCDERMOTT+ LLC | undisclosed |
| MBDA INCORPORATED | MBDA INCORPORATED | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Nicholas Begich, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
