H.R. 9235 aims to amend existing transportation legislation by requiring that certain transportation plans identify vulnerabilities related to natural disasters. This means that when transportation agencies develop plans, they must consider how natural disasters could impact their infrastructure and services.
Supporters of H.R. 9235 have praised the bill for its proactive approach to enhancing the resilience of transportation systems against natural disasters. They argue that by identifying vulnerabilities, communities can better prepare for and mitigate the effects of disasters, ultimately saving lives and reducing economic losses.
Critics of H.R. 9235 have raised concerns about the potential costs and bureaucratic burdens associated with implementing the new requirements. Some argue that the bill could divert resources from other critical transportation projects, leading to delays and inefficiencies in infrastructure development.
The analysis of H.R. 9235, sponsored by George Whitesides, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill focuses on identifying natural disaster vulnerabilities in transportation plans, which does not appear to directly benefit any specific donor industries. The lobbying activity associated with this bill includes contributions from various organizations, such as Monroe Energy, LLC and Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., each contributing $10,000. However, these contributions do not indicate a direct conflict with the bill's objectives. Overall, the lack of direct industry overlap suggests a low risk of conflicts of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SUBCONTRACTOR ASSOCIATION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $30,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF THE MID ATLANTIC REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 420 | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $12,000 |
| MONROE ENERGY, LLC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| AGRI-MARK, INC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| FRIENDS OF FATHER JUDGE HIGH SCHOOL, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $6,000 |
| ARSENAL ASSOCIATES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| LABOR & ENERGY ALLIANCE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MIDDLE TENNESSEE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INDEPENDENCE REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| EKLUTNA, INC | EKLUTNA, INC. | undisclosed |
| CARPENTERS' COMPANY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION - PENN-DEL-JERSEY CHAPTER | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding George Whitesides, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
