H.R. 9051 aims to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create a program that encourages small businesses to develop plans for succession. This means that small business owners would be guided and supported in preparing for the transition of their business, whether due to retirement, sale, or other reasons.
Supporters of H.R. 9051 have praised the bill as a proactive measure to ensure the longevity and sustainability of small businesses. By encouraging business succession planning, the bill is seen as a way to protect jobs and maintain local economies, helping to ensure that successful businesses can continue to thrive across generations.
Critics of H.R. 9051 argue that the bill may place an unnecessary burden on small businesses that are already facing numerous challenges. Some fear that the requirement to establish succession plans could lead to added administrative costs and complexity, diverting resources away from core business operations.
The analysis of H.R. 9051 reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Jason Crow's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter, which focuses on encouraging small business succession planning. The lobbying activity associated with this bill includes various organizations, but they do not appear to have direct ties to the specific industries that dominate Crow's donor base. The total lobbying contributions listed amount to $56,000, with several undisclosed amounts, indicating a level of influence but not a direct conflict with Crow's financial backers. Voters should be aware that while there is lobbying activity, the absence of direct donor overlaps suggests a lower risk of conflicts of interest in this case.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SUBCONTRACTOR ASSOCIATION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $30,000 |
| SUMMIT WORKS USA | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF THE MID ATLANTIC REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| MONROE ENERGY, LLC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| AGRI-MARK, INC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| FRIENDS OF FATHER JUDGE HIGH SCHOOL, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $6,000 |
| ARSENAL ASSOCIATES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| LABOR & ENERGY ALLIANCE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MIDDLE TENNESSEE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INDEPENDENCE REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| EKLUTNA, INC | EKLUTNA, INC. | undisclosed |
| CARPENTERS' COMPANY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION - PENN-DEL-JERSEY CHAPTER | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Jason Crow, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
