H.R. 9267 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to enhance the low-income housing tax credit. The modifications are intended to encourage the development of affordable housing in areas that are well-served by public transportation and in locations that face significant challenges for development. The bill seeks to make it easier and more appealing for developers to create affordable housing options in these targeted areas.
Supporters of H.R. 9267 have praised the bill for its potential to address the affordable housing crisis by incentivizing development in transit-friendly areas. Advocates believe that the changes to the low-income housing tax credit could lead to increased housing availability for low-income families, improve access to public transportation, and promote sustainable urban development.
Critics of H.R. 9267 express concerns that the modifications to the low-income housing tax credit may not effectively address the underlying issues of affordable housing shortages. Some argue that the focus on transit-oriented development could overlook the needs of communities that are not well-served by public transportation. Additionally, there are fears that the bill could lead to gentrification, pushing out existing residents in favor of new developments.
The analysis of H.R. 9267, which aims to modify the low-income housing tax credit, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Ed Case's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. While there is significant lobbying activity in related areas, such as housing and development, the specific donors listed do not appear to have a direct financial interest in the outcomes of this legislation. For instance, SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC, which contributed $260,000, is primarily involved in chemical production, which does not directly correlate with low-income housing or transit-oriented development. The lack of overlapping interests suggests that the risk of conflict of interest is minimal, as the financial motivations of the donors do not align with the goals of the 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 |
| 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 |
| FISICA | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Ed Case, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
