H.R. 9034 aims to modify the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act by introducing standards that offshore oil and gas operators must meet to demonstrate their fitness to operate. Additionally, the bill seeks to establish escrow accounts specifically for the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas facilities, ensuring that funds are available to safely dismantle and restore sites once operations cease.
Supporters of H.R. 9034 argue that the bill enhances environmental protection by ensuring that offshore operators are held to higher standards and that adequate funds are set aside for decommissioning. This proactive approach is seen as a necessary step toward preventing environmental disasters and ensuring responsible resource management.
Critics of H.R. 9034 contend that the bill could impose excessive regulatory burdens on offshore oil and gas operators, potentially stifling economic growth and energy production. They argue that the escrow requirements may deter investment in offshore projects and lead to job losses in the energy sector.
The analysis of H.R. 9034, which aims to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor, Dave Min's, top donor industries. While there is lobbying activity in the offshore oil and gas sector, the specific donors listed do not appear to have a direct financial interest in the provisions of the bill. The lobbying amounts from various organizations, such as Summit Works USA ($20,000) and Monroe Energy, LLC ($10,000), suggest a general interest in the energy sector but do not indicate a direct conflict with the sponsor's funding sources. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is assessed as low, as there are no clear financial incentives that could compromise the legislative intent.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SUBCONTRACTOR ASSOCIATION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $30,000 |
| SUMMIT WORKS USA | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF THE MID ATLANTIC REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| MONROE ENERGY, LLC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| AGRI-MARK, INC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| FRIENDS OF FATHER JUDGE HIGH SCHOOL, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $6,000 |
| ARSENAL ASSOCIATES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| LABOR & ENERGY ALLIANCE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MIDDLE TENNESSEE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INDEPENDENCE REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| EKLUTNA, INC | EKLUTNA, INC. | undisclosed |
| CARPENTERS' COMPANY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION - PENN-DEL-JERSEY CHAPTER | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Dave Min, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
