H.R. 9041 aims to create programs that enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure across the U.S. The bill seeks to promote the use of bicycles as a mode of transportation by providing incentives and resources for communities to improve bike paths, sidewalks, and related facilities.
Supporters of H.R. 9041 highlight its potential to promote healthier lifestyles, reduce traffic congestion, and lower carbon emissions. Media coverage has praised the bill for encouraging sustainable transportation options and improving urban mobility, which can lead to safer and more accessible communities.
Critics of H.R. 9041 argue that the bill may divert funding from other essential transportation projects, particularly in areas where bicycle infrastructure is not a priority. Some media outlets have raised concerns about the practicality of implementing such programs in rural or less densely populated areas, suggesting that the focus on bicycles might not address broader transportation needs.
The analysis of H.R. 9041, which aims to improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, shows no direct overlaps between the sponsor Mike Thompson's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. The top donor industries do not appear to have a vested interest in bicycle or pedestrian infrastructure, which reduces the likelihood of conflicts of interest. The lobbying activity associated with this bill includes contributions from various organizations, but none are directly tied to the bicycle or pedestrian sectors. The highest contributions come from industries such as chemicals and postal services, which do not relate to the bill's focus on transportation alternatives. Therefore, while there is some lobbying activity, it does not suggest a significant risk of conflict for this particular legislation.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC | SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC | $260,000 |
| ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE COUNCIL FKA MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ASSOCIATION | ZIEBART CONSULTING, LLC | $60,000 |
| ORGANIC PRODUCE ASSOCIATION | THE RUSSELL GROUP, INC. | $50,000 |
| GRAVITICS | TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES LLC | $30,000 |
| LIVINGSTON INTERNATIONAL INC | VENABLE LLP | $30,000 |
| CITY OF WILLISTON (ND) | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $30,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS | $28,000 |
| S&P GLOBAL F/K/A IHS MARITIME & TRADE | VENABLE LLP | $20,000 |
| TOWN OF TUSAYAN | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $10,000 |
| TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE | TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS | NATIONAL RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL REGISTRIES, INC. | VENABLE LLP | undisclosed |
| ARISTEIA STRATEGIC ADVISORS, LLC | ARISTEIA STRATEGIC ADVISORS, LLC | undisclosed |
| US CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | undisclosed |
| CX2 | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Mike Thompson, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
