H.J.Res. 104

H.J.Res. 104: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to “Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Ame

Enacted — Signed by President Troy Downing (R) HOUSE_JOINT_RESOLUTION — 119th Congress
Plain English Summary

Based on the title, H.J.Res. 104 is a resolution that allows Congress to disapprove a rule made by the Bureau of Land Management. The rule in question is related to the 'Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment'. Without an official summary, it's difficult to provide further details, but typically, this type of resolution is used when Congress disagrees with a rule or regulation put forth by a federal agency.

Positive Media Summary

No specific positive media reactions could be identified based on the title of the bill alone. Typically, supporters of such a resolution might argue that it's necessary for Congress to exercise its oversight function and check the power of federal agencies.

Negative Media Summary

No specific negative media reactions could be identified based on the title of the bill alone. However, critics of this type of resolution generally argue that it undermines the expertise and authority of federal agencies, which can have negative implications for the management of public resources.

Conflict of Interest Analysis Deep Analysis
0/10
Risk Level
Low
Total Donations
$67,500,000
PAC Percentage
0%
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Based on the available data, there appears to be no direct overlap or conflict of interest between the sponsor's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill. The bill pertains to a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management, while the sponsor's top donor industries are retired individuals, securities and investment, and government, none of which are directly related to the bill's subject matter. Furthermore, the lobbying activity in this bill's policy area does not involve any of the sponsor's top donor industries. Therefore, there is no evidence to suggest a conflict of interest based on the sponsor's campaign finance data.

Lobbying Activity — Who's Pushing?

Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.

Client Lobbying Firm Amount
NEW YORK TRANSCO LLC HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP $60,000
CITY OF BUFFALO, NY HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP $40,000
COUNCIL FOR AFFORDABLE AND RURAL HOUSING HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP $40,000
DELAWARE NORTH HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP $30,000
AFRICAN COALITION FOR TRADE RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. $20,000
SELF-HELP MOVEMENT, INC MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) $15,000
IRIDIUM SATELLITE, LLC GLOBAL TECH STRATEGIES, LLC $10,000
INGLIS MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) $10,000
SALVATION ARMY OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND DELAWARE MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) $9,000
MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ON BEHALF OF CAVAROCCHI RUSCIO DENNIS ASSOC MISSION GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MUROFF LAW FIRM, LLC) undisclosed
FLORIDA CRYSTALS CORP. RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. undisclosed
CBI SUGAR GROUP RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. undisclosed
INTERNATIONAL SUGAR TRADE COALITION RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. undisclosed
MAURITIUS-U.S. BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, INC. RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. undisclosed
MAURITIUS SUGAR SYNDICATE AND MAURITIUS CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURE RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. undisclosed

Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026

Sponsor's Top Donor Industries

Top industries funding Troy Downing, ranked by total contributions.

Retired $37,500,000
Individuals: $37,500,000 PACs: $0
Securities & Investment $15,000,000
Individuals: $15,000,000 PACs: $0
Government $15,000,000
Individuals: $15,000,000 PACs: $0

Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)

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