H.J.Res. 160 is a resolution that seeks to disapprove a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) that involves the withdrawal of a previous consumer financial protection rule. This means that Congress is attempting to block the CFPB's decision to remove certain protections for consumers in financial matters.
Supporters of H.J.Res. 160 argue that reinstating the consumer protection rule is essential for safeguarding consumers against unfair financial practices. They believe that the original rule provided necessary oversight and accountability in the financial sector, and that disapproving the withdrawal will help maintain these protections.
Critics of H.J.Res. 160 contend that the resolution undermines the CFPB's ability to adapt regulations in response to changing economic conditions. They argue that reinstating the withdrawn rule could stifle innovation in the financial industry and limit options for consumers, potentially leading to negative economic implications.
The bill H.J.Res. 160 is related to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, but there is no direct overlap detected between the bill's subject matter and the top donor industries of its sponsor, Al Green. However, there has been significant lobbying activity in this bill's policy area, with the largest contribution coming from Hogan Lovells, LLP on behalf of Zhongji Innolight Co., Ltd. ($350,000). Other notable contributions include $50,000 from the Blockchain Association and $60,000 from Radiance Technologies, Inc. The total amount of lobbying contributions in this policy area is $550,000. Despite these contributions, it's important to note that none of these organizations are directly linked to the sponsor's top donors, which suggests a low risk of conflict of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HOGAN LOVELLS, LLP OBO ZHONGJI INNOLIGHT CO., LTD. | MO STRATEGIES, INC. | $350,000 |
| RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | VENN STRATEGIES | $60,000 |
| BLOCKCHAIN ASSOCIATION | ZERO ONE STRATEGIES | $50,000 |
| MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE US, LLC | MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE US, LLC | $30,000 |
| CLARK STREET ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $30,000 |
| IMPERIAL HEALTH | MCWILLIAMS GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CONSULTANTS | $20,000 |
| WILLIAMS & LAKE, LLC | MCWILLIAMS GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CONSULTANTS | $20,000 |
| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | MCWILLIAMS GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CONSULTANTS | $20,000 |
| CITY OF KOTZEBUE, ALASKA | HOLLAND & HART LLP | $10,000 |
| SPACE GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE, INC. | SPACE GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE, INC. | undisclosed |
| MCKEES ROCKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | CRANMER CONSULTANTS | undisclosed |
| LYTEN, INC. | JHS CONSULTING, INC | undisclosed |
| SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY | SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY | undisclosed |
| PRESERVATION ACTION | PRESERVATION ACTION | undisclosed |
| GOLD PR LTD. (ON BEHALF OF OJSC "BAKAI BANK") | THROUGHLINE GLOBAL ADVISORS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Al Green, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
