H.Res. 1276 is a resolution that recognizes and celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Bend Chamber of Commerce. The bill likely acknowledges the contributions of the Chamber to the local economy and community over the past century.
H.Res. 1276 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Janelle Bynum (Democrat) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Commerce policy area, one of 134 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Janelle Bynum is the sponsor of 7 bills in our database this Congress, so H.Res. 1276 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Senate lobbying disclosures list 15 organizations lobbying on this bill’s issue area.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.Res. 1276 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Commerce is 2.1/10.
Media coverage has generally praised H.Res. 1276 for highlighting the important role that local chambers of commerce play in fostering economic development and community engagement. Celebrating a century of service is seen as a testament to the Chamber's impact on the Bend community.
Some critics have pointed out that resolutions like H.Res. 1276 may be seen as symbolic gestures that do not address more pressing economic issues facing local businesses. There are concerns that such recognitions divert attention from the need for substantive policy changes to support small businesses.
The bill H.Res. 1276 recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Bend Chamber of Commerce, which does not have any direct industry overlaps with the sponsor Janelle Bynum's top donor industries. The lobbying activity related to this bill's policy area includes various organizations, but none appear to have a direct financial interest in the bill's subject matter. The most significant lobbying activity comes from DIRSHU INTERNATIONAL, which contributed $100,000, but it does not indicate a direct conflict with the bill's recognition of a local chamber of commerce. Overall, the lack of direct industry overlaps and the nature of the bill suggest a low risk of conflict of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DIRSHU INTERNATIONAL | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | $100,000 |
| CEO WORKS | SAUNDERS GLOBAL DIPLOMACY | $45,000 |
| KAZI IG | SAUNDERS GLOBAL DIPLOMACY | $15,000 |
| SOUTHERN FOLGER CONTRACTING | BBT STRATEGIES LLC | $10,000 |
| WATERFRONT GLOBAL | BBT STRATEGIES LLC | $5,200 |
| DIGITALEUROPE | VIVID STRATEGIES LLC | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| DR. STEPHEN SOLOWAY | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| ONE ISRAEL FUND | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| HEMOGLOBIN OXYGEN THERAPEUTICS | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| ATAOLLAH AMINPOUR | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| HERSEL NEMAN | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| MORAD BEN NEMAN | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| MARK SCOTT | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| BORIS MINTS | MERKAVA STRATEGIES CORPORATION | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Janelle Bynum, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
What does H.Res. 1276 do?
H.Res. 1276 is a resolution that recognizes and celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Bend Chamber of Commerce. The bill likely acknowledges the contributions of the Chamber to the local economy and community over the past century.
Has H.Res. 1276 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on H.Res. 1276 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does H.Res. 1276 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.Res. 1276 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Commerce is 2.1/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.Res. 1276?
H.Res. 1276 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on May 14, 2026.
Who sponsored H.Res. 1276?
H.Res. 1276 was sponsored by Janelle Bynum (Democrat).
