H.R. 9148 directs the Secretary of the Interior to perform a special resource study of the Scipio A. Jones House located in Little Rock, Arkansas. This study aims to assess the historical significance of the site and determine its eligibility for inclusion in the National Park System or other preservation efforts.
Media coverage has highlighted the importance of preserving significant historical sites, particularly those related to African American history. Supporters of the bill argue that the study could lead to greater recognition of Scipio A. Jones's contributions and the cultural heritage of the region.
Some critics have expressed concerns about the allocation of federal resources for studies of specific sites, arguing that it could divert attention and funding from more pressing conservation needs. There are also worries about the potential bureaucratic delays in the preservation process.
The bill H.R. 9148, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Scipio A. Jones House in Little Rock, Arkansas, does not present any direct conflicts of interest based on the sponsor J. Hill's top donor industries. The primary donor industries are Health Professionals and Retired individuals, with significant contributions of $480 million and $150 million respectively. Since the subject matter of the bill does not intersect with these industries, the risk of a conflict arising from the sponsor's financial backers is minimal. Furthermore, the lobbying activity associated with this bill's policy area does not align with the sponsor's donor industries, reinforcing the low risk assessment.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HOGAN LOVELLS, LLP OBO ZHONGJI INNOLIGHT CO., LTD. | MO STRATEGIES, INC. | $530,000 |
| TENCENT AMERICA LLC | MO STRATEGIES, INC. | $530,000 |
| TENCENT AMERICA LLC | HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP | $410,000 |
| BORDER TRADE ALLIANCE | BC CONSULTING, LLC | $60,000 |
| ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | MO STRATEGIES, INC. | $60,000 |
| FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS | BC CONSULTING, LLC | $45,000 |
| WERNER ENTERPRISES | BC CONSULTING, LLC | $45,000 |
| OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. | BC CONSULTING, LLC | $45,000 |
| NATIONAL TANK TRUCK CARRIER, INC. | BC CONSULTING, LLC | $37,500 |
| STEVENS TRUCKING | BC CONSULTING, LLC | $30,000 |
| NATIONAL MOTOR FREIGHT TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION | BC CONSULTING, LLC | $22,500 |
| STARR-CAMARGO BRIDGE COMPANY | BC CONSULTING, LLC | $15,000 |
| STRAUNS CUSTOMHOUSE BROKERS, LLC | BC CONSULTING, LLC | $7,500 |
| CLEAN FREIGHT COALITION | MULLEN CONSULTING LLC | undisclosed |
| CITY OF ASHEBORO | CRANFILL SUMNER LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding J. Hill, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
