H.R. 9511 mandates that the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) create a tool to provide information about flood insurance. This tool is intended to help individuals and communities better understand their flood insurance options and coverage, ultimately aiming to improve preparedness and response to flooding events.
Media outlets have praised H.R. 9511 for its proactive approach to flood preparedness. Supporters argue that the flood insurance information tool will empower homeowners and communities by providing critical information that can lead to better decision-making regarding flood risk management and insurance coverage.
Critics of H.R. 9511 have raised concerns about the potential costs associated with developing and maintaining the flood insurance information tool. Some argue that the bill may not adequately address the complexities of flood insurance or provide sufficient support for those in high-risk areas, leading to skepticism about its overall effectiveness.
The analysis of H.R. 9511, which aims to develop a flood insurance information tool, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Cleo Fields' top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. The top donor industries do not appear to have a vested interest in flood insurance, which suggests a lower risk of conflicts of interest. However, there is notable lobbying activity in the broader policy area related to flood management and insurance, with significant contributions from various entities such as RESPOND-US ($140,000) and GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC. ($60,000). Despite these contributions, the lack of direct industry overlap indicates that the potential for conflicts of interest remains minimal. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists, it does not directly tie to the sponsor's financial backers in this instance.
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 |
| 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 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA | BUTLER SNOW LLP | $12,000 |
| BASIS PATH | BUTLER SNOW LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Cleo Fields, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
