H.R. 9483 requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct advanced planning for dredging activities in locations where there is known contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This aims to ensure that dredging operations are carried out in a way that addresses environmental and health concerns associated with PFAS contamination.
Media coverage has highlighted the bill as a proactive measure to address environmental contamination, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding public health and ecosystems from the harmful effects of PFAS. Supporters argue that this legislation represents a significant step towards responsible environmental management and remediation efforts.
Critics have raised concerns that the bill may lead to delays in necessary dredging activities, arguing that advanced planning could complicate and prolong the process. Some have also pointed out that the focus on PFAS might detract from other urgent environmental issues that require attention and resources.
While there are no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor's top donor industries and the subject matter of H.R. 9483, there are significant lobbying activities in the area of dredging and environmental management. Notably, RESPOND-US, which contributed $140,000, and GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC., which contributed $60,000, are involved in sectors that may intersect with environmental remediation efforts related to PFAS contamination. This raises questions about potential influences on the bill's direction and implementation, particularly given the substantial financial contributions from these entities. Voters should be aware that while the bill aims to address a critical environmental issue, the financial interests of lobbyists could shape its outcomes.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RESPOND-US | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $140,000 |
| SILVERLINING | ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC. | $80,000 |
| MEDLINE | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $80,000 |
| GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC. | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $60,000 |
| AMERICAN FLOOD COALITION ACTION INC | ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC. | $60,000 |
| PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $50,000 |
| LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES | CAPITOL POINT GROUP, LLC | $50,000 |
| MERIDIAM INFRASTRUCTURE | CAPITOL POINT GROUP, LLC | $40,000 |
| LEO TECHNOLOGIES | BUTLER SNOW LLP | $30,000 |
| MAXIMUS | BRICK STREET STRATEGY | $30,000 |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | BRICK STREET STRATEGY | $30,000 |
| OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION | GTB PARTNERS | $20,000 |
| CHAMBERS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | BUTLER SNOW LLP | $15,000 |
| HEARTH, PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION | HEARTH, PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION | $15,000 |
| BASIS PATH | BUTLER SNOW LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Hillary Scholten, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
