H.R. 9357 aims to cancel the registration of all uses of the pesticide paraquat, which is known for its toxicity and potential health risks to humans and the environment. The bill seeks to eliminate the legal use of this pesticide across the United States.
Supporters of H.R. 9357 have praised the bill for prioritizing public health and environmental safety. Many environmental advocacy groups have lauded the move as a significant step toward reducing the risks associated with toxic pesticides and promoting safer agricultural practices.
Critics of H.R. 9357 argue that banning paraquat could lead to negative consequences for farmers who rely on the pesticide for crop management. Some agricultural industry representatives have expressed concerns that the bill may disrupt farming operations and decrease crop yields, potentially leading to higher food prices.
The analysis of H.R. 9357, which seeks to cancel the registration of all uses of the pesticide paraquat, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Anna Luna's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill. The top donor industries do not appear to have a vested interest in pesticide regulation, which minimizes the potential for conflicts of interest. While there is lobbying activity in the broader policy area, the amounts contributed by these entities, such as ZIXI LLC ($20,000) and PDV Wireless ($50,000), do not indicate a direct financial incentive tied to the cancellation of paraquat's registration. Therefore, the risk of conflict is assessed as low, as the financial interests of the donors do not align with the bill's objectives.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PDV WIRELESS (NOW DBA ANTERIX) | CARPENTER STRATEGIC CONSULTING LLC | $50,000 |
| GROUPE SEB | GROUPE SEB | $50,000 |
| GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVE | JENNA HAMILTON | $30,000 |
| LEADING BUILDERS OF AMERICA | JENNA HAMILTON | $30,000 |
| ZIXI LLC | CARPENTER STRATEGIC CONSULTING LLC | $20,000 |
| CENTERLIGHT HEALTHCARE, INC. | CENTERLIGHT HEALTHCARE, INC. | $13,500 |
| HOME BUILDER ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL ARIZONA | JENNA HAMILTON | $10,000 |
| ICF INTERNATIONAL INC. | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $10,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL AIR RAIL & TRANSPORTATION WORKERS | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL & TRANSPORTATION WORKERS | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN TORT REFORM ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN TORT REFORM ASSOCIATION | $10,000 |
| ALLIANTGROUP | ALLIANTGROUP | undisclosed |
| THE CITY OF ATLANTIS | THE MERCHANT STRATEGY, INC. | undisclosed |
| CATSKILL MOUNTAINKEEPER INC | CATSKILL MOUNTAINKEEPER INC | undisclosed |
| XFS GLOBAL LLC | MR. BRIAN DEARING | undisclosed |
| OUTDOOR VENTURE CORPORATION | MR. BRIAN DEARING | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Anna Luna, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
