H.R. 9564 requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the use of point-access block design in military construction projects. This design approach may involve evaluating its effectiveness, efficiency, and potential benefits in the context of military facilities.
Some media outlets have praised H.R. 9564 for its focus on innovative design approaches in military construction, suggesting that the study could lead to more efficient use of resources and improved facility functionality for the military.
Critics in the media have raised concerns about H.R. 9564, arguing that the study may divert attention and resources away from more pressing issues in military infrastructure and questioning the practicality of implementing point-access block design on a larger scale.
The analysis of H.R. 9564, sponsored by Scott Peters, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill focuses on military construction projects, while the top donor industries do not appear to have a direct stake in this area. The lobbying activity related to this bill includes contributions from various organizations, but none are directly linked to military construction, which mitigates potential conflicts of interest. The largest lobbying contributions come from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, totaling $810,990, but their interests do not align with the specific focus of this bill.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE | AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE | $810,990 |
| AMERICAN LEGION | THE AMERICAN LEGION | $190,000 |
| ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS | CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC | $50,000 |
| CALISTA CORPORATION | CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC | $50,000 |
| POLARIS CONSULTING | ROCK CREEK COUNSEL | $40,000 |
| TELESAT GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS | VELOS | $40,000 |
| NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | ROCK CREEK COUNSEL | $40,000 |
| PUGET SOUND ENERGY | ROCK CREEK COUNSEL | $30,000 |
| KOOTENAI TRIBE OF IDAHO | CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC | $20,000 |
| MICRON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | OFF HILL STRATEGIES L.L.C. | $20,000 |
| BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS INC | BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC. | $10,000 |
| TERAMIND, INC. (ON BEHALF OF GROISMAN, LLC) | EJK, LLC | $5,000 |
| COMMITTEE TO PROTECT HEALTH CARE | COMMITTEE TO PROTECT HEALTH CARE | undisclosed |
| INTELSAT GENERAL CORPORATION | VELOS | undisclosed |
| JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION | ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTT, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Scott Peters, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
