H.Res. 662 is a proposal in the U.S. House of Representatives to officially recognize and celebrate the 200th anniversary of Greece's independence and the democracy that followed. The bill also highlights the shared democratic principles of the U.S. and Greece, recognizes the impact of Greek-Americans on U.S. society, and shows support for Greece as it faces ongoing challenges.
Positive media reception of H.Res. 662 has praised the bill for fostering international relations and celebrating the shared democratic values between the U.S. and Greece. They have also highlighted the recognition of Greek-Americans' contributions to the U.S. and the expression of solidarity with Greece in its ongoing challenges.
Negative media reception of H.Res. 662 has been limited. However, some critics have questioned the relevance of the bill, arguing that the U.S. Congress should focus more on domestic issues. Others have raised concerns about the potential for this kind of commemorative resolution to be used as a political tool rather than a genuine expression of support.
Based on the provided data, there appears to be no direct conflicts of interest between the sponsor's donors and the bill's subject matter. The top donor industries for Alma Adams, the sponsor of the bill, are Retired, Securities & Investment, and Government. None of these industries have a direct overlap with the subject matter of the bill, which is the designation of a week as 'Black Breastfeeding Week'. Furthermore, the lobbying activity in this bill's policy area does not involve any of the sponsor's top donor industries. Therefore, the risk of a conflict of interest is low. It's important for voters to know that the absence of overlapping industries does not necessarily mean the absence of influence, but in this case, the data does not suggest any direct conflicts.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK COMMITTEE | THE NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK COMMITTEE | $150,000 |
| SABINE-NECHES NAVIGATION DISTRICT | MABRY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | $70,000 |
| AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION | $50,000 |
| CEDAR PORT NAVIGATION AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | MABRY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | $50,000 |
| LHOIST NORTH AMERICA, INC. | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $50,000 |
| JOHNSTOWN-CAMBRIA COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY & CAMBRIAN HILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $50,000 |
| THE YATES COMPANIES, INC. | MABRY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | $45,000 |
| COHNREZNICK LLP | MABRY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | $30,000 |
| GOLDEN PASS LNG TERMINAL LLC - FKA - GOLDEN PASS PRODUCTS LLC | MABRY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | $30,000 |
| ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC | SUSAN PLATT | $30,000 |
| PIMA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT | BRACY TUCKER BROWN & VALANZANO, INC. | $24,000 |
| LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | MABRY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | $20,000 |
| ALLIANCE OF MARINE MAMMAL PARKS AND AQUARIUMS | BLUE SKY CAPITOL CONSULTING, LLC | $20,000 |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Alma Adams, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)