H.Res. 1234 is a resolution expressing support for National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026. The resolution aims to increase awareness among individuals and the public about the dangers and impacts of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills, particularly focusing on the effects on families and young people.
Media coverage that supports H.Res. 1234 often highlights the importance of raising awareness about the dangers of counterfeit fentanyl, which has been linked to a significant number of overdoses and deaths. Supporters argue that the resolution is a crucial step in educating the public and preventing further tragedies, particularly among young people who may be unaware of the risks associated with these substances.
Critics of H.Res. 1234 might argue that while raising awareness is important, the resolution does not go far enough in addressing the root causes of the fentanyl crisis, such as stricter regulation and law enforcement measures against illegal drug trafficking. Some may also view the resolution as a symbolic gesture that lacks concrete action or funding to effectively combat the issue.
The bill H.Res. 1234 is focused on supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026. The sponsor of the bill, Brittany Pettersen, does not have any direct industry overlaps between her top donors and the subject matter of the bill. This means that her financial support does not come from industries that would directly benefit from the bill. In terms of lobbying activity in this bill's policy area, there are several organizations that have spent money, but none of them appear to be directly related to the issue of fentanyl awareness. The highest lobbying expenditure comes from Hogan Lovells, LLP on behalf of Zhongji Innolight Co., Ltd. with $350,000, but their interest seems unrelated to the bill's subject matter. Therefore, based on the available data, there is a low risk of conflicts of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HOGAN LOVELLS, LLP OBO ZHONGJI INNOLIGHT CO., LTD. | MO STRATEGIES, INC. | $350,000 |
| RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | VENN STRATEGIES | $60,000 |
| BLOCKCHAIN ASSOCIATION | ZERO ONE STRATEGIES | $50,000 |
| MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE US, LLC | MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE US, LLC | $30,000 |
| CLARK STREET ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $30,000 |
| IMPERIAL HEALTH | MCWILLIAMS GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CONSULTANTS | $20,000 |
| WILLIAMS & LAKE, LLC | MCWILLIAMS GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CONSULTANTS | $20,000 |
| KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | MCWILLIAMS GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CONSULTANTS | $20,000 |
| CITY OF KOTZEBUE, ALASKA | HOLLAND & HART LLP | $10,000 |
| SPACE GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE, INC. | SPACE GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE, INC. | undisclosed |
| MCKEES ROCKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | CRANMER CONSULTANTS | undisclosed |
| LYTEN, INC. | JHS CONSULTING, INC | undisclosed |
| SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY | SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY | undisclosed |
| PRESERVATION ACTION | PRESERVATION ACTION | undisclosed |
| GOLD PR LTD. (ON BEHALF OF OJSC "BAKAI BANK") | THROUGHLINE GLOBAL ADVISORS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Brittany Pettersen, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
