H.R. 9052 aims to amend the Small Business Act by introducing new requirements for small business development centers regarding their assistance with apprenticeship programs. This likely means that these centers will be expected to support and promote apprenticeship opportunities for small businesses, helping them to develop a skilled workforce.
Supporters of H.R. 9052 have praised the bill for its potential to enhance workforce development and create more opportunities for small businesses to engage with apprenticeship programs. They argue that this will lead to a more skilled labor pool and contribute to economic growth.
Critics of H.R. 9052 have expressed concerns that the new requirements could place additional burdens on small business development centers, potentially diverting resources away from other important services. Some worry that the focus on apprenticeships may not adequately address the diverse needs of small businesses.
The analysis of H.R. 9052, which aims to amend the Small Business Act to enhance apprenticeship program assistance for small business development centers, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the top donor industries of sponsor Jason Crow. While there is significant lobbying activity in this policy area, the disclosed amounts primarily come from local government entities and various companies without clear ties to the bill's objectives. The largest disclosed contribution is $20,000 from the County of Los Angeles, which suggests a focus on local development rather than direct financial interests in the apprenticeship programs. Overall, the absence of direct donor industry overlaps and the nature of the lobbying activities indicate a low risk of conflicts of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SYNGENTA CORPORATION | CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $140,000 |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPRO | NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPRO | $85,660 |
| COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES | TORRES CONSULTING, LLC | $20,000 |
| CURIO | CURIO | $10,000 |
| WILLOW LABORATORIES | WILLOW LABORATORIES | undisclosed |
| ECONOINVEST HOLDING LLC | CORCORAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA CORCORAN PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| FIELD TECH INTERNATIONAL CORP | CORCORAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA CORCORAN PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| SYNCHRON, INC. | KING & SPALDING LLP | undisclosed |
| GIFT-IN-KIND MARKETPLACE | MICHAEL BEST STRATEGIES LLC | undisclosed |
| BROADBAND CONNECT | B ARCHETYPE | undisclosed |
| STELLAR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | STELLAR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | undisclosed |
| FONTAINEBLEAU DEVELOPMENT | CORCORAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA CORCORAN PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| CITY OF EL PASO | FORWARD GLOBAL | undisclosed |
| FOREST RIVER BUS, LLC | CFM STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS (CONKLING FISKUM & MCCORMICK) | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL MINERALS CARLSBAD, LLC | VALIANT STRATEGIES LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Jason Crow, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
