H.R. 9161 mandates the United States International Trade Commission to conduct an investigation into national security risks associated with exporting aluminum scrap to countries identified as potential threats. The bill aims to assess whether these exports could compromise U.S. security interests and to explore measures to mitigate any identified risks.
Supporters of H.R. 9161 have praised the bill for taking proactive steps to protect national security. They argue that investigating the exportation of aluminum scrap to potentially adversarial nations is crucial for safeguarding American interests and ensuring that critical materials do not end up in the hands of those who may use them against the U.S.
Critics of H.R. 9161 have expressed concerns that the bill may unnecessarily restrict trade and harm U.S. aluminum businesses. They argue that the investigation could lead to overregulation and that the bill may be based on unfounded fears rather than concrete evidence of security threats, potentially disrupting a key industry.
The analysis of H.R. 9161, sponsored by Haley Stevens, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter concerning aluminum scrap exportation and the sponsor's top donor industries. This indicates a lower likelihood of conflicts of interest arising from the financial contributions to the sponsor. While there is notable lobbying activity in the policy area, the undisclosed nature of these activities limits the ability to assess their potential influence on the bill. Voters should be aware that while there are entities lobbying in this space, the lack of direct financial ties to the sponsor's donors suggests a minimal risk of undue influence on the legislative process.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | RMP STRATEGIES, LLC | $10,000 |
| MANAGED FUNDS ASSOCIATION | RMP STRATEGIES, LLC | $10,000 |
| PUBLIC PRIVATE STRATEGIES | VALENTINE STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| SAMSARA INC. | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | undisclosed |
| OTG | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| BLOCKQUAKE HOLDINGS LLC | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| PAYSAFE MERCHANT SERVICES CORPORATION | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| PROOF OF STAKE ALLIANCE | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| INTEGRAL COMMUNITIES | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| SENTILINK CORP. | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| TEMPLUM LLC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS OUISA CAPITAL LLC) | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| GLOBAL PRIMEX LLC | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| WARRIOR TRADING | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| SYNIVERSE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF POLICY RESEARCH | SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF POLICY RESEARCH | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Haley Stevens, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
