H.R. 9219 directs the Secretary of Defense to evaluate the vulnerabilities in the fuel supply infrastructure that supports military bases in California. The bill aims to enhance the resilience of these fuel supply chains, which are crucial for national defense operations.
Supporters of H.R. 9219 highlight its proactive approach to ensuring that military installations in California have a reliable and secure fuel supply. They argue that strengthening fuel infrastructure is vital for national security and operational readiness, especially in a region prone to natural disasters.
Critics of H.R. 9219 express concerns about the potential costs associated with assessing and upgrading fuel supply infrastructure. Some argue that the bill may divert resources from other pressing defense needs and question whether it adequately addresses broader energy security issues beyond military installations.
The analysis of H.R. 9219, which focuses on assessing and improving the resilience of fuel supply infrastructure for military installations in California, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor Wesley Hunt's top donor industries. The primary lobbying activity in this policy area comes from various organizations, including Persistent Systems, LLC, which contributed $60,000, and Altria Client Services, which contributed $40,000. However, these contributions do not directly relate to fuel supply or military infrastructure, indicating a low likelihood of conflicts of interest arising from financial ties. Voters should be aware that while there is significant lobbying activity, the absence of direct industry overlaps suggests that the bill is not influenced by the financial interests of the sponsor's donors.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY | $144,981 |
| PERSISTENT SYSTEMS, LLC | PERSISTENT SYSTEMS, LLC | $60,000 |
| ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | $40,000 |
| CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION | CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION | $40,000 |
| GOTRIANGLE | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | $30,000 |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF CDFI CEOS | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | $20,000 |
| CITY OF GLADEWATER, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | $12,000 |
| CITY OF CRANDALL, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION | SLEEP, INC. | undisclosed |
| SLEEP, INC. | SLEEP, INC. | undisclosed |
| THE LIVINGSTON GROUP ON BEHALF OF INNOVATIVE VACCINE TECHNOLOGIES | MAGILL ASSOCIATES, LLC | undisclosed |
| OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER OF AMERICA, INC. | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | undisclosed |
| LUMBEE TRIBE HOLDINGS, INC. | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | undisclosed |
| CITY OF CLEVELAND, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| CITY OF RIO HONDO, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Wesley Hunt, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
