H.Res. 1442 is a resolution that supports the designation of July 20, 2026, as 'National Moon Landing Day' in recognition of the historical significance of the Apollo 11 moon landing, which occurred on July 20, 1969. The resolution aims to honor the achievements of the Apollo program and promote interest in space exploration.
Media outlets have positively highlighted the resolution as a way to celebrate a pivotal moment in American history and inspire future generations in the field of science and technology. Supporters emphasize the importance of commemorating the moon landing as a symbol of human achievement and innovation.
Critics of the resolution argue that while celebrating the moon landing is important, the focus on a specific day may distract from pressing issues facing the space program today, such as funding and international collaboration. Some have also noted that the resolution could be seen as a trivialization of more significant legislative priorities.
The bill H.Res. 1442, which supports the designation of July 20, 2026, as 'National Moon Landing Day', does not show any direct industry overlaps with the sponsor Andrea Salinas's top donor industries. The lobbying activity in the policy area primarily involves companies and associations that do not directly relate to space exploration or commemorative events. For instance, the American Dental Association's significant lobbying expenditure of $1,100,000 does not connect to the subject matter of the bill. The absence of direct financial ties between the bill's subject and the sponsor's donors indicates a low risk of conflicts of interest. Voters should be aware that while there is lobbying activity, it does not appear to influence this specific resolution.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION | $1,100,000 |
| CELLEBRITE INC. | CELLEBRITE INC. | $70,000 |
| ANIMAL HEALTH INSTITUTE | ANIMAL HEALTH INSTITUTE | $55,000 |
| SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE | SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN CONCRETE PIPE ASSOCIATION | EDMUND GRABER | $20,000 |
| MATERIALS RESEARCH SOCIETY | HILLSTAFFER, LLC | $15,000 |
| NAFA FLEET MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | HILLSTAFFER, LLC | $15,000 |
| BETTENDORF IA | EDMUND GRABER | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSN | EDMUND GRABER | $10,000 |
| ILLINOIS PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSN | EDMUND GRABER | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL COOPERATIVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL COOPERATIVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
| FMC CORPORATION | RED FLAG CONSULTING USA(FORMALLY KNOWN AS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT COUNSELLORS, INC) | undisclosed |
| ASSOCIATION FOR DIPLOMATIC STUDIES AND TRAINING | HILLSTAFFER, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY | HILLSTAFFER, LLC | undisclosed |
| THE ETHYLENE OXIDE STERILIZATION ASSOCIATION, INC | HILLSTAFFER, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Andrea Salinas, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
