H.R. 9058 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to create a grant program that would enhance access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in federally assisted multifamily housing. The goal is to improve emergency response capabilities in these residential areas, potentially saving lives in cardiac arrest situations.
Supporters of H.R. 9058 have highlighted the bill as a crucial step toward improving public health and safety in multifamily housing. Media coverage has praised the initiative for its potential to equip residents with life-saving tools and skills, emphasizing the importance of preparedness in emergencies. Advocates argue that increasing access to AEDs and CPR training can significantly reduce fatalities from cardiac events.
Critics of H.R. 9058 have raised concerns about the allocation of federal resources and whether the grant program will effectively reach its intended audience. Some media reports have questioned the practicality of implementing the program in diverse housing environments and whether it addresses the root causes of health disparities. There are also concerns about the ongoing maintenance and training requirements associated with the AEDs.
The analysis of H.R. 9058, sponsored by Dan Goldman, shows no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill aims to promote access to automated external defibrillators and CPR in federally assisted multifamily housing, which does not directly relate to the industries that are major contributors to Goldman's campaign. The lobbying activity in this policy area includes contributions from various companies, such as Viasat, Inc. and Southwest Airlines, but these do not appear to have a direct stake in the bill's focus on public health and safety in housing. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is assessed as low, as there are no significant financial incentives that could sway the sponsor's legislative actions regarding this bill.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| REFORM ACTION FUND | THE TOLMAN GROUP | $30,000 |
| VIASAT, INC. | GORMAN STRATEGY GROUP, TOO | $20,000 |
| PHOTONIS | LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC | $20,000 |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES | THE MONDELLO GROUP LLC | $20,000 |
| HUBBARD BROADCASTING | STEPHEN WARD CONSULTING, LLC | $20,000 |
| ISTATION | THE MONDELLO GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| LUMA ENERGY, LLC | TRUE COMPASS, LLC | undisclosed |
| SANTA FE FARMS, INC DBA ELEMENT6 DYNAMICS | STEPHEN WARD CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| LOUISIANA ENERGY SERVICES, LLC | STEPHEN WARD CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE, INC. | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NUCOR CORPORATION | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NEXUS HOSPICE OF THE HIGH DESERT LLC | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| TWG CADILLAC FORMULA 1 TEAM HOLDINGS, LLC | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| COSTAR GROUP, INC. | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| PADSPLIT, INC. | CONTINENTAL STRATEGY, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Dan Goldman, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
