H.R. 9759 aims to allocate funding for various programs and activities outlined in the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which focuses on addressing the opioid crisis and improving treatment options for individuals affected by substance use disorders.
Media outlets have praised H.R. 9759 for its commitment to tackling the opioid epidemic, highlighting the importance of funding for treatment programs that can save lives and support communities in recovery efforts.
Critics have expressed concerns that H.R. 9759 may not adequately address the root causes of substance use disorders and that funding could be misallocated or insufficient to meet the growing needs of affected populations.
The analysis of H.R. 9759, which aims to provide funding for programs and activities under the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor Chris Pappas's top donor industries. The lobbying activity in this policy area includes contributions from various organizations, such as the American Sportfishing Association ($60,000) and Allen Control Systems ($230,000). However, these contributions do not appear to directly influence the bill's focus on patient support and community health initiatives. The absence of direct financial ties suggests a low risk of conflict of interest, as the primary funding sources do not align with the interests that would benefit from this legislation.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLEN CONTROL SYSTEMS | ALLEN CONTROL SYSTEMS | $230,000 |
| AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION | $60,000 |
| AIRBORNE SNOW OBSERVATORIES, INC. | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $45,000 |
| PIXLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $30,000 |
| CALTROUT | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $30,000 |
| NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $30,000 |
| MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $20,000 |
| BONEFISH & TARPON TRUST | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $20,000 |
| SITES PROJECT AUTHORITY | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $20,000 |
| TEHAMA-COLUSA CANAL AUTHORITY | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $20,000 |
| TOWN OF HARRISBURG | LUMIN STRATEGIES | $16,500 |
| RESTORE AMERICA'S ESTUARIES | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $15,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES | ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES | $10,000 |
| PIKES PEAK WATERWAYS ENTERPRISE CORPORATION | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | undisclosed |
| AMERICAN BEVERAGE LICENSEES | AMERICAN BEVERAGE LICENSEES | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Chris Pappas, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
