The Reclaim Local Control Act aims to restore authority and decision-making power to local governments, potentially by reducing federal oversight and allowing communities to have more say in their own governance and policies.
H.R. 10493 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Tom Emmer (Republican) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Transportation and Public Works policy area, one of 163 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Tom Emmer is the sponsor of 3 bills in our database this Congress, so H.R. 10493 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10493 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Transportation and Public Works is 2.1/10.
Supporters of the Reclaim Local Control Act argue that it empowers local communities, allowing them to tailor solutions to their unique challenges and needs, leading to more effective governance and increased civic engagement.
Critics of the Reclaim Local Control Act express concern that reducing federal oversight could lead to inconsistencies in policy implementation across states and municipalities, potentially undermining protections and standards that benefit the public at large.
The analysis of H.R. 10493, the Reclaim Local Control Act, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor Tom Emmer's top donor industries. Emmer's significant contributions from the health professionals sector, totaling $360 million, and the retired sector, amounting to $112.5 million, do not appear to relate directly to the content of the bill, which focuses on local governance and control. This lack of overlap suggests a minimal risk of conflicts of interest arising from his financial backers in relation to this specific legislation. Voters should be aware that while the financial support from these industries is substantial, it does not indicate a direct influence on the bill's objectives or outcomes.
Top industries funding Tom Emmer, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
What does H.R. 10493 do?
The Reclaim Local Control Act aims to restore authority and decision-making power to local governments, potentially by reducing federal oversight and allowing communities to have more say in their own governance and policies.
Has H.R. 10493 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on H.R. 10493 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does H.R. 10493 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10493 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Transportation and Public Works is 2.1/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.R. 10493?
H.R. 10493 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on September 22, 2026.
Who sponsored H.R. 10493?
H.R. 10493 was sponsored by Tom Emmer (Republican).
