H.R. 9733 aims to create a Federal Interagency Council on Housing Affordability and Preservation. This council would likely coordinate efforts across various federal agencies to address issues related to housing affordability and the preservation of existing housing stock, ensuring that more Americans have access to affordable housing options.
Supporters of H.R. 9733 have praised the bill as a crucial step towards tackling the growing housing affordability crisis in the U.S. They argue that establishing a dedicated council will facilitate better collaboration among federal agencies and lead to more effective policies that can help low- and moderate-income families secure stable housing.
Critics of H.R. 9733 have expressed concerns that the establishment of a new federal council may lead to increased bureaucracy without delivering meaningful solutions. Some argue that the bill does not address the root causes of housing affordability issues and that more direct measures, such as funding for housing development, are needed instead.
The bill H.R. 9733 aims to establish a Federal Interagency Council on Housing Affordability and Preservation, which does not directly overlap with the top donor industries of sponsor Yvette Clarke. The primary lobbying activities related to this bill involve various organizations, including the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, which contributed $10,000, and the Marshfield Clinic Health System, which contributed $60,000. However, these contributions do not indicate a direct conflict of interest with the bill's subject matter. The remaining lobbying activities are undisclosed, making it difficult to assess their relevance to the bill. Overall, the absence of direct industry overlaps and the relatively low dollar amounts from significant donors suggest a low risk of conflict of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARSHFIELD CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM | MARSHFIELD CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM | $60,000 |
| COALITION FOR THE USE OF SAFE AND EFFICIENT REFRIGERANTS | WILLIAMSON LAW + POLICY PLLC | $20,000 |
| JAMESTOWN S'KLALLAM TRIBE | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL CONSUMER REPORTING ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL CONSUMER REPORTING ASSOCIATION | $5,000 |
| ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE (AMPP) | ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE (AMPP) | undisclosed |
| SYSTEMS & METHODS, INC. | CAPROCK STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| HEALING LODGE OF THE SEVEN NATIONS | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| TIGERSWAN | ALPHA STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| LWRC INTERNATIONAL, LLC | ALPHA STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIVE VILLAGE OF EYAK | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
| RMS OF GEORGIA, LLC D/B/A CHOICE REFRIGERANTS | WILLIAMSON LAW + POLICY PLLC | undisclosed |
| BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORP | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| COUNCIL OF ATHABASCAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Yvette Clarke, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
