H.R. 9293 aims to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act by clarifying that certain recovered materials and resources should not be classified as solid waste. This change is likely intended to promote recycling and recovery efforts by reducing regulatory burdens on materials that can be reused or repurposed.
Supporters of H.R. 9293 have praised the bill for its potential to enhance recycling efforts and promote sustainability. They argue that by redefining what constitutes solid waste, the bill encourages businesses and communities to invest in recovery technologies and practices, leading to a more circular economy.
Critics of H.R. 9293 have raised concerns that the bill could lead to environmental risks by allowing certain materials to bypass waste management regulations. They argue that without proper oversight, the classification changes could result in increased pollution and harm to public health, as materials that should be treated as waste may not receive the necessary handling.
The analysis of H.R. 9293, sponsored by Jay Obernolte, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. Although there is significant lobbying activity in the solid waste disposal sector, the financial contributions from the listed lobbying entities do not directly relate to the bill's provisions. For instance, BYD Motors, LLC and Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. contributed $20,000 and $90,000 respectively, but their industries do not align with solid waste management. The lack of direct financial ties suggests a low risk of conflict of interest, indicating that the sponsor's legislative actions are unlikely to be influenced by donor interests in this specific policy area.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | $140,000 |
| QUECTEL WIRELESS SOLUTIONS CO., LTD. | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | $90,000 |
| CONNECTIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS | MCDERMOTT+ LLC | $60,000 |
| CAMBER HEALTH | MCDERMOTT+ LLC | $50,000 |
| CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF WINEGRAPE GROWERS | TORREY ADVISORY GROUP (FORMERLY MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC) | $50,000 |
| BYD MOTORS, LLC AND VARIOUS U.S. SUBSIDIARIES | BYD MOTORS, LLC AND VARIOUS U.S. SUBSIDIARIES | $20,000 |
| PAYSAFE PAYMENT PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC | PAYSAFE PAYMENT PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC | $20,000 |
| VIFCARE | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| IOWA TRIBE OF KANSAS AND NEBRASKA - NUWEH | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| VIFCARE | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| GREENPOWER BX LLC | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| CLARITY | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| ABRAWORKS LIMITED | BURRELL INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| THE PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE VIRTUAL CARE (PAVC) | MCDERMOTT+ LLC | undisclosed |
| MBDA INCORPORATED | MBDA INCORPORATED | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Jay Obernolte, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
