S.Res. 806 is a resolution that designates July 2026 as 'Plastic Pollution Action Month.' This designation aims to raise awareness about plastic pollution and encourage actions to address the environmental challenges it poses.
Media outlets have praised S.Res. 806 for its proactive approach to environmental issues, highlighting the importance of raising awareness about plastic pollution and the need for collective action to protect ecosystems and public health.
Some critics argue that designating a month for plastic pollution action is merely symbolic and lacks the necessary legislative measures to enact real change. They contend that without concrete policies and regulations, the resolution may not lead to significant improvements in addressing plastic pollution.
The analysis of S.Res. 806, which designates July 2026 as 'Plastic Pollution Action Month', reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Jeff Merkley's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill. The lobbying activity in the policy area includes various industries, such as the American Dental Association with a significant lobbying amount of $1,100,000, but none of these industries are directly related to plastic pollution or environmental issues. The absence of direct financial ties suggests a low risk of conflicts of interest regarding the bill's intent and the sponsor's financial backers. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists in the environmental space, the specific connections to this resolution are minimal.
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 Jeff Merkley, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
