H.R. 9167 aims to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 by designating provisions that involve the sale, disposal, or transfer of federal lands as extraneous under the Byrd Rule. This means that such provisions would not be allowed in budget reconciliation bills, which are subject to certain procedural rules in the Senate.
Supporters of H.R. 9167 argue that the bill is a necessary step to protect federal lands from being sold or transferred without thorough legislative scrutiny. They believe it reinforces the importance of maintaining public land for future generations and ensures that any significant changes to land management are debated openly.
Critics of H.R. 9167 contend that the bill could hinder effective land management and limit the government's ability to respond to changing economic needs. They argue that it may prevent necessary sales or transfers of underutilized federal lands that could benefit local economies or facilitate public-private partnerships.
While there are no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor's top donor industries and the subject matter of H.R. 9167, the lobbying activity in this area raises some concerns. Notably, Tencent America LLC and Alibaba Group Holding Limited have made significant contributions, totaling $280,000, through various lobbying firms. These companies are involved in technology and e-commerce, which may not have a direct connection to federal land management but could imply interests in broader regulatory frameworks that affect their operations. Voters should be aware that while the bill itself does not seem to directly benefit these donors, the influence of large donors in lobbying could create indirect pressures on legislative outcomes.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TENCENT AMERICA, LLC | BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP | $200,000 |
| ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP | $80,000 |
| B&H FOTO & ELECTRONICS CORP | STONINGTON GLOBAL | $75,000 |
| CTIA-THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION | MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY AND POPEO, P.C. | $60,000 |
| NORTH AMERICAN RESCUE, LLC | NORTH AMERICAN RESCUE, LLC | $10,000 |
| SULLIVAN STRATEGIES OBO ODOT | COLUMBIA STRATEGIC COUNSEL | $10,000 |
| ACT FOR AMERICA | ACT FOR AMERICA | $10,000 |
| ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC | undisclosed |
| TENCENT AMERICA LLC | MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC | undisclosed |
| XTAR LLC | THE MADISON GROUP | undisclosed |
| ALLERGY & ASTHMA NETWORK | ALLERGY & ASTHMA NETWORK | undisclosed |
| ARDMORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC | BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| T-MOBILE USA, INC. | ALPINE ADVISORS | undisclosed |
| AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. | ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC. | undisclosed |
| PLAYPOWER, INC. | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
