H.R. 8291 proposes the creation of a community disaster assistance fund aimed at supporting housing and community development in the aftermath of disasters. The bill would authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to use this fund to provide assistance through community development block grants specifically designated for disaster recovery efforts.
Media coverage that supports H.R. 8291 highlights its potential to streamline and enhance disaster recovery efforts by providing targeted financial resources to affected communities. Proponents argue that the bill would ensure quicker and more efficient allocation of funds, helping communities rebuild and recover in a more timely manner.
Critics of H.R. 8291 express concerns about the potential for bureaucratic inefficiencies and mismanagement of the disaster assistance fund. Some media outlets question whether the bill provides sufficient oversight and accountability measures to ensure that the funds are used effectively and reach the communities most in need.
Based on the available data, there appears to be a low risk of conflicts of interest between the sponsor's donors and the bill's subject matter. The sponsor, Al Green, does not have any direct overlaps between his top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill, H.R. 8291, which pertains to housing and community development. However, there has been lobbying activity in this policy area. Notably, OSF Healthcare System has spent $60,000, Schwan's Company has spent $10,000, Covista has spent $40,000, and the Global Infrastructure Investor Association has spent $40,000. The other lobbying entities did not disclose their spending. It's important for voters to know that while these entities have lobbied in this policy area, there's no direct evidence to suggest that they have influenced this particular bill or its sponsor.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | $60,000 |
| COVISTA FKA ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION, INC. | ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC. | $40,000 |
| NATIONAL SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $30,000 |
| GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTOR ASSOCIATION | 56 CAPITALS LLC | $20,000 |
| GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTOR ASSOCIATION | GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTOR ASSOCIATION | $20,000 |
| SABINE NECHES | KENT CAPERTON CONSULTING | $15,000 |
| SCHWAN'S COMPANY | PEARSON WILCOX ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
| CAPITOL COUNSEL, LLC ON BEHALF OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD FOR AMERICA | MICHAEL R. PAWLOWSKI | undisclosed |
| TRANSGAS | KING STREET SOLUTIONS | undisclosed |
| COUNTY OF MERCED | HB STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| EXELIXIS, INC. | W STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| BSYD CORPORATION | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
| THE DIGITAL CHAMBER (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CHAMBER OF DIGITAL COMMERCE) | LIQUID ADVISORS, INC. | undisclosed |
| COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION | CASCADE PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 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)
