H.R. 9282 aims to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to eliminate entrance fees for certain days at federal recreational lands and waters. This bill is likely intended to increase public access to these areas by allowing free entry on designated days, promoting outdoor activities and recreation.
Supporters of H.R. 9282 have praised the bill for enhancing public access to national parks and recreational areas, arguing that it encourages outdoor activities and helps families enjoy nature without the burden of fees. Many see it as a step towards making federal lands more inclusive and accessible to all Americans.
Critics of H.R. 9282 express concerns that waiving entrance fees could lead to decreased funding for maintenance and conservation of federal recreational lands. Some argue that while the intent to increase access is commendable, the potential financial impact on park services and infrastructure could be detrimental in the long run.
The analysis of H.R. 9282 reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Sydney Kamlager-Dove's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill, which seeks to eliminate entrance fees for federal recreational lands on certain days. While there is significant lobbying activity from companies such as Tencent America LLC and Alibaba Group Holding Limited, their interests do not appear to directly align with the provisions of the bill. The total lobbying amounts from these companies are substantial, with Tencent America contributing $200,000 and Alibaba contributing $80,000, but they are not specifically tied to the recreation or federal lands sector. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is assessed as low, as the financial influence does not directly impact the legislative intent of the bill.
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 Sydney Kamlager-Dove, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
