H.R. 9164 aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to eligible entities, such as schools, for the acquisition and installation of milk storage-related equipment. This is intended to enhance milk storage capabilities in elementary and secondary schools.
Supporters of H.R. 9164 emphasize its potential to improve nutrition in schools by ensuring that milk is stored properly and remains safe for consumption. They argue that this investment could lead to better health outcomes for students and support local dairy farmers by increasing the demand for milk in school programs.
Critics of H.R. 9164 express concerns about the allocation of federal funds for equipment grants, suggesting that it may divert resources away from other pressing educational needs. Some argue that the bill does not address broader issues related to school nutrition programs and could lead to unnecessary spending on infrastructure rather than direct nutritional support.
The analysis of H.R. 9164, which aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to facilitate milk storage equipment in schools, shows no direct industry overlaps with the sponsor Glenn Thompson's top donor industries. While there is significant lobbying activity in the education and food service sectors, the absence of direct financial ties between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's donors suggests a low risk of conflict of interest. The lobbying expenditures, such as $120,000 from CEDIA and $1,000,000 from the Friends Committee on National Legislation, do not directly influence the bill's primary focus on milk storage in schools, further indicating that the potential for conflicts is minimal. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists, it does not directly correlate with the financial interests of the sponsor's top donors.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION | FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION | $1,000,000 |
| CEDIA | CEDIA | $120,000 |
| HEARTFLOW, INC. | HEARTFLOW, INC. | $90,000 |
| KNOA PHARMA LLC | MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC | undisclosed |
| HELIX DEFENSE | CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC | undisclosed |
| SUR HOLDINGS | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| GLOBAL KRATOM COALITION | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER, LLP ON BEHALF OF CURATIVE INC. | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| ORCA BIO | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| IONQ, INC. | IONQ, INC. | undisclosed |
| LIFE360 | EMERGENT STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| ZILLOW | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| TWENTY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | THE COMPLETE AGENCY | undisclosed |
| CULTURAL CARE INC. | KEEFE STRATEGIES LLC FKA KEEFE SINGISER PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FORENSIC NURSES | POLSINELLI PC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Glenn Thompson, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
