H.R. 9436 aims to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 to extend the duration during which specific regulations related to the protection of the North Atlantic right whale are in effect. This bill is likely intended to provide additional time for these regulations to remain active, which may include measures aimed at reducing threats to the endangered species.
Supporters of H.R. 9436 have praised the bill for its commitment to wildlife conservation and the protection of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. Environmental advocates argue that extending these regulations is crucial for the survival of the species and demonstrates a proactive approach to marine conservation.
Critics of H.R. 9436 have raised concerns that extending the regulations may impose unnecessary restrictions on industries such as fishing and shipping. Some argue that the bill could hinder economic activities and that a balance needs to be struck between conservation efforts and economic interests.
The analysis of H.R. 9436, which aims to amend regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Michael Lawler's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. Lawler's primary donors are from the health professionals and retired sectors, contributing a total of $315 million. These industries do not have a direct connection to marine conservation or the specific regulations affecting the North Atlantic right whale. Additionally, while there is lobbying activity in this policy area, the disclosed amounts from various entities do not indicate a significant financial influence that could create a conflict of interest for the sponsor. Therefore, the risk of a conflict of interest is assessed as low, as there is no apparent financial incentive for the sponsor to favor any particular donor's interests in this legislation.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CONSTELLIUM ROLLED PRODUCTS RAVENSWOOD, LLC | EDWARD C. OLIVARES, LLC | $50,000 |
| EVERYREALM INC. | STINSON LLP | $50,000 |
| LA ROCHE UNIVERSITY | MCALLISTER & QUINN, LLC | $30,000 |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES | MCALLISTER & QUINN, LLC | $30,000 |
| CONSTELLIUM MUSCLE SHOALS, LLC | EDWARD C. OLIVARES, LLC | $30,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION | MCALLISTER & QUINN, LLC | $30,000 |
| METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT | CARDINAL POINT PARTNERS | $20,000 |
| KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY | MCALLISTER & QUINN, LLC | $20,000 |
| KOA BIO, LLC | MCALLISTER & QUINN, LLC | $20,000 |
| CONSTELLIUM U.S. HOLDINGS I | EDWARD C. OLIVARES, LLC | $10,000 |
| LEWIS UNIVERSITY | MCALLISTER & QUINN, LLC | undisclosed |
| RF CHECK, INC | CARDINAL POINT PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| TRINIDAD RANCHERIA | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| UNION OF OIL AND GAS PRODUCERS RUSSIA | QORVIS HOLDING INC - GEOPOLS | undisclosed |
| IONA UNIVERSITY | MCALLISTER & QUINN, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Michael Lawler, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
Source: GovTrack.us roll call vote data.
