H.R. 9251 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act by providing funding for trained school personnel to administer medications and devices that can treat known or suspected opioid overdoses. The bill seeks to enhance emergency response capabilities in schools to address the opioid crisis effectively.
The introduction of H.R. 9251 has been met with positive responses from advocates for public health and education, who argue that it is a crucial step in combating the opioid epidemic among youth. Supporters highlight the importance of having trained personnel in schools who can quickly respond to overdose situations, potentially saving lives and fostering a safer school environment.
Critics have raised concerns regarding H.R. 9251, arguing that the bill may lead to the normalization of drug use among students and could create liability issues for schools. Some commentators worry that instead of addressing the root causes of opioid addiction, the bill merely serves as a band-aid solution that could divert attention from more comprehensive prevention efforts.
The analysis of H.R. 9251, which focuses on funding for trained school personnel to administer emergency treatment for opioid overdoses, reveals no direct industry overlaps with the sponsor Kelly Morrison's top donor industries. The lobbying activity in this policy area includes significant contributions from various organizations, such as SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC with $260,000 and GRAVITICS with $30,000. However, these contributions do not directly relate to the opioid crisis or emergency treatment in schools, indicating a low likelihood of conflicts of interest. Voters should be aware that while there are substantial lobbying amounts, they do not directly influence the specific subject matter of this bill.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC | SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC | $260,000 |
| ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE COUNCIL FKA MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ASSOCIATION | ZIEBART CONSULTING, LLC | $60,000 |
| ORGANIC PRODUCE ASSOCIATION | THE RUSSELL GROUP, INC. | $50,000 |
| GRAVITICS | TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES LLC | $30,000 |
| LIVINGSTON INTERNATIONAL INC | VENABLE LLP | $30,000 |
| CITY OF WILLISTON (ND) | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $30,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS | $28,000 |
| S&P GLOBAL F/K/A IHS MARITIME & TRADE | VENABLE LLP | $20,000 |
| TOWN OF TUSAYAN | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $10,000 |
| TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE | TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS | NATIONAL RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL REGISTRIES, INC. | VENABLE LLP | undisclosed |
| ARISTEIA STRATEGIC ADVISORS, LLC | ARISTEIA STRATEGIC ADVISORS, LLC | undisclosed |
| US CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | undisclosed |
| CX2 | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Kelly Morrison, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
