H.J.Res. 105 is a bill that seeks to disapprove or overturn a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning the 'North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan'. The specifics of the rule are not given, but it likely relates to land use and resource management decisions in North Dakota.
Supporters of the bill in the media argue that it is necessary to overturn the BLM's rule to ensure local control over land use and resource management decisions. They believe that the federal government, through the BLM, is overstepping its bounds and infringing on state and local rights. They also argue that the rule may be harmful to local industries and economic development.
Critics of the bill in the media argue that the disapproval of the BLM's rule could lead to mismanagement of resources and potential environmental harm. They believe that the BLM's rule is necessary to ensure sustainable and responsible use of land and resources. Critics also express concerns that overturning the rule could set a dangerous precedent for undermining federal environmental and land management regulations.
The bill H.J.Res. 105, sponsored by Julie Fedorchak, does not appear to present significant conflicts of interest based on the available data. The top donor industries for Fedorchak are Retired, Securities & Investment, and Government, none of which directly overlap with the subject matter of the bill, which pertains to a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management. While there has been lobbying activity in the bill's policy area, none of these entities are directly linked to Fedorchak's top donors. The largest lobbying contributions come from Iridium Satellite, LLC and Self-Help Movement, Inc., each contributing $10,000 and $15,000 respectively. However, there is no clear financial trail connecting these entities to Fedorchak's campaign financing. The lack of direct industry overlaps and clear financial connections suggest a low risk of conflict of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK TRANSCO LLC | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $60,000 |
| CITY OF BUFFALO, NY | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $40,000 |
| COUNCIL FOR AFFORDABLE AND RURAL HOUSING | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $40,000 |
| DELAWARE NORTH | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $30,000 |
| AFRICAN COALITION FOR TRADE | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | $20,000 |
| SELF-HELP MOVEMENT, INC | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | $15,000 |
| IRIDIUM SATELLITE, LLC | GLOBAL TECH STRATEGIES, LLC | $10,000 |
| INGLIS | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | $10,000 |
| SALVATION ARMY OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND DELAWARE | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | $9,000 |
| MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ON BEHALF OF CAVAROCCHI RUSCIO DENNIS ASSOC | MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) | undisclosed |
| FLORIDA CRYSTALS CORP. | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| CBI SUGAR GROUP | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL SUGAR TRADE COALITION | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| MAURITIUS-U.S. BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, INC. | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| MAURITIUS SUGAR SYNDICATE AND MAURITIUS CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURE | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Julie Fedorchak, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
