H.R. 9159 aims to amend the Small Business Act to allow the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide supplemental disaster loans specifically to homeowner associations. These loans would be used to repair common areas that have been damaged by disasters and to implement measures for disaster mitigation.
Supporters of H.R. 9159 highlight the bill as a crucial step in assisting communities affected by disasters. They argue that by providing financial resources to homeowner associations, the legislation will help restore vital community spaces and enhance resilience against future disasters, ultimately benefiting homeowners and local economies.
Critics of H.R. 9159 express concerns that the bill could lead to misuse of funds or create an undue burden on the SBA. Some argue that prioritizing loans for homeowner associations may divert resources away from directly assisting individual homeowners or small businesses that are also struggling after disasters.
The analysis of H.R. 9159, which aims to provide supplemental disaster loans to homeowner associations, reveals no direct overlaps between the sponsor Darren Soto's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill. The top donor industries do not appear to have a vested interest in disaster loans or homeowner associations, which minimizes the potential for conflicts of interest. The lobbying activity surrounding this bill includes various organizations, but their financial contributions do not directly correlate with the interests of homeowner associations or disaster recovery efforts. For instance, significant contributions from entities like AURIGO SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES INC. ($80,000) and COALITION FOR CHILD PROTECTION & ACCOUNTABILITY ($60,000) do not indicate a direct connection to the bill's focus on disaster loans for common areas.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COINBASE, INC. | CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $180,000 |
| AURIGO SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES INC. | CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $80,000 |
| COALITION FOR CHILD PROTECTION & ACCOUNTABILITY | AXADVOCACY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $60,000 |
| JEFFREY MODELL FOUNDATION | CAVAROCCHI RUSCIO DENNIS ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. | $40,000 |
| IROQUOIS HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE | IROQUOIS HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE | $35,000 |
| UNITED STATES COUNCIL FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH LLC | STRATEGIC MARKETING INNOVATIONS | $30,000 |
| STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC. | COVINGTON & BURLING LLP | $30,000 |
| COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA | BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A. | $30,000 |
| MOVEON.ORG CIVIC ACTION | PORT SIDE STRATEGIES, LLC | $20,000 |
| INVESTMENT COMPANY INSTITUTE (ICI) | ADVANCED POLICY CONSULTING, LLC | $20,000 |
| FERROGLOBE | STRATEGIC MARKETING INNOVATIONS | $20,000 |
| CENTER FOR HEALTH AND DEMOCRACY | PORT SIDE STRATEGIES, LLC | $20,000 |
| CENTREPOLIS | STRATEGIC MARKETING INNOVATIONS | $20,000 |
| NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| XONA SPACE SYSTEMS, INC. | COVINGTON & BURLING LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Darren Soto, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
