H.Res. 1229 is a resolution to officially designate April 2026 as 'National Native Plant Month' in the United States. The bill aims to raise awareness about the importance of native plants and their role in ecosystems, promoting conservation efforts and education regarding biodiversity.
The resolution has been positively received in media outlets that focus on environmental conservation and biodiversity. Supporters highlight the importance of native plants in maintaining healthy ecosystems and the educational opportunities this designation could provide to the public.
Some critics argue that designating a month for native plants may be seen as a symbolic gesture that does not lead to substantial action or funding for conservation efforts. Others express concern that the focus on native plants might overshadow other important environmental issues.
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 bill, H.Res. 1229, supports the designation of April 2026 as 'National Native Plant Month'. The sponsor, Maggie Goodlander, has received the most donations from Health Professionals and Retired individuals, totaling $40,000,000 and $12,500,000 respectively. There is no direct overlap between these industries and the subject of the bill. Furthermore, the lobbying activity in this bill's policy area does not involve any of the sponsor's top donor industries. The largest lobbying expenditure was $350,000 by Hogan Lovells, LLP on behalf of Zhongji Innolight Co., Ltd., but this does not appear to be directly related to the bill's subject matter. Therefore, the risk of conflicts of interest is low.
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. | $350,000 |
| RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | VENN STRATEGIES | $60,000 |
| BLOCKCHAIN ASSOCIATION | ZERO ONE STRATEGIES | $50,000 |
| MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE US, LLC | MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE US, LLC | $30,000 |
| CLARK STREET ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $30,000 |
| IMPERIAL HEALTH | MCWILLIAMS GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CONSULTANTS | $20,000 |
| WILLIAMS & LAKE, LLC | MCWILLIAMS GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CONSULTANTS | $20,000 |
| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | MCWILLIAMS GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CONSULTANTS | $20,000 |
| CITY OF KOTZEBUE, ALASKA | HOLLAND & HART LLP | $10,000 |
| SPACE GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE, INC. | SPACE GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE, INC. | undisclosed |
| MCKEES ROCKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | CRANMER CONSULTANTS | undisclosed |
| LYTEN, INC. | JHS CONSULTING, INC | undisclosed |
| SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY | SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY | undisclosed |
| PRESERVATION ACTION | PRESERVATION ACTION | undisclosed |
| GOLD PR LTD. (ON BEHALF OF OJSC "BAKAI BANK") | THROUGHLINE GLOBAL ADVISORS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Maggie Goodlander, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
