H.J.Res. 173 is a resolution that allows Congress to disapprove a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) that involves the withdrawal of a previous rule concerning consumer financial protection. Essentially, it aims to reverse the CFPB's decision to retract certain consumer protection regulations.
Some media outlets have praised H.J.Res. 173 as a necessary step to ensure ongoing consumer protections in the financial sector, highlighting the importance of maintaining regulations that safeguard consumers against unfair practices by financial institutions.
Critics of H.J.Res. 173 argue that disapproving the CFPB's withdrawal of the rule could lead to increased regulatory burdens on financial institutions, potentially stifling innovation and access to credit for consumers. Some commentators have expressed concerns that this move could undermine the agency's ability to adapt regulations to current market conditions.
Based on the available data, there appears to be a low risk of conflict of interest between Representative Gregory Meeks' campaign donors and the subject matter of H.J.Res. 173. The bill pertains to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, while the top donor industries for Representative Meeks are Health Professionals and the Retired sector. There is no direct overlap between these industries and the subject matter of the bill. Furthermore, the lobbying activity related to this bill's policy area does not involve any of Representative Meeks' top donors. It should be noted that while there is significant lobbying activity in this area, none of it can be directly linked to Representative Meeks or his donors based on the available data.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAE, KIM & LEE, LLC | THE MCKEON GROUP, INC. | $370,000 |
| MBK PARTNERS | THE MCKEON GROUP, INC. | $150,000 |
| B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. | POLSINELLI PC | $70,000 |
| VECTOR | THE MCKEON GROUP, INC. | $40,000 |
| SOLUTION PHILIPPINES, LLC | THE MCKEON GROUP, INC. | $40,000 |
| AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION | $35,000 |
| D-WAVE GOVERNMENT, INC | THE MCKEON GROUP, INC. | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RSVP PROGRAM DIRECTORS | THE SUSQUEHANNA GROUP | $5,000 |
| STR8 CORPORATION | BRODY GROUP L.L.C. PUBLIC AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| WEST GULF MARITIME ASSOCIATION | WEST GULF MARITIME ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
| CENTRAL ADMIXTURE PHARMACY SERVICES, INC. | POLSINELLI PC | undisclosed |
| CARTRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
| BLUE DIAMOND ATOMICS | NATURAL STATE CONSULTING AND STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| POPLICUS INCORPORATED DBA GOVINI | CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
| STRYDENT AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGIES | POTOMAC STRATEGIC CONSULTING LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Gregory Meeks, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
