H.R. 9153 aims to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 by exempting specific military installations from existing guidelines that regulate the total square footage of Department of Defense facilities. This change is likely intended to provide more flexibility in managing military infrastructure and resources.
Supporters of H.R. 9153 argue that the bill will allow military installations to better adapt to their unique needs, potentially improving operational efficiency and effectiveness. Proponents believe that this flexibility is essential for maintaining readiness and supporting the evolving requirements of the military.
Critics of H.R. 9153 express concerns that exempting certain military installations from square footage regulations could lead to unchecked expansion and increased costs. They argue that this might undermine efforts to ensure accountability and efficiency in the management of Department of Defense facilities.
The analysis of H.R. 9153 reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Frank Lucas's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter concerning military installations. The lack of direct financial ties suggests that the potential for conflicts of interest is minimal. While there is significant lobbying activity in the policy area, the undisclosed nature of the lobbying efforts makes it challenging to ascertain any direct influence on the bill. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists, it does not necessarily indicate a conflict unless there are clear financial connections to the bill's provisions.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | RMP STRATEGIES, LLC | $10,000 |
| MANAGED FUNDS ASSOCIATION | RMP STRATEGIES, LLC | $10,000 |
| PUBLIC PRIVATE STRATEGIES | VALENTINE STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| SAMSARA INC. | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | undisclosed |
| OTG | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| BLOCKQUAKE HOLDINGS LLC | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| PAYSAFE MERCHANT SERVICES CORPORATION | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| PROOF OF STAKE ALLIANCE | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| INTEGRAL COMMUNITIES | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| SENTILINK CORP. | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| TEMPLUM LLC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS OUISA CAPITAL LLC) | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| GLOBAL PRIMEX LLC | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| WARRIOR TRADING | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| SYNIVERSE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF POLICY RESEARCH | SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF POLICY RESEARCH | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Frank Lucas, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
