H.J.Res. 168 is a joint resolution aimed at disapproving a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) that withdraws a previous rule regarding medical debt. This suggests that the CFPB had a regulation in place to address issues related to medical debt, and this resolution seeks to maintain that regulation by overturning its withdrawal.
Supporters of H.J.Res. 168 argue that maintaining the original rule on medical debt is crucial for consumer protection, especially for vulnerable populations facing healthcare costs. They highlight that the rule provides essential safeguards against aggressive debt collection practices and promotes financial stability for families dealing with medical expenses.
Critics of H.J.Res. 168 contend that disapproving the withdrawal of the medical debt rule may hinder the Bureau's ability to adapt regulations to current economic conditions. They argue that the original rule may not adequately address the complexities of the financial landscape and could potentially lead to unintended consequences for both consumers and healthcare providers.
The bill H.J.Res. 168, sponsored by Rashida Tlaib, pertains to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and its rule on medical debt. Upon analyzing the sponsor's top donor industries, no direct overlaps were detected between the bill's subject matter and the industries funding the sponsor. This indicates a low risk of conflict of interest. The lobbying activity in the bill's policy area is diverse, with organizations from various sectors involved. However, none of these sectors align with the sponsor's top donors, further reducing the risk of conflict. The disclosed lobbying amounts total $51,000, but none of this funding is directly linked to the sponsor or the bill's subject matter.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | CLARK STREET ASSOCIATES | $30,000 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE | LXR GROUP | $25,000 |
| BMWED/BRS/SMART-MD/PASSENGER RAIL/NCFOBJ | MOONEY, GREEN, SAINDON, MURPHY & WELCH, P.C. | $16,000 |
| YELLOWSTONE TO YUKON CONSERVATION INITIATIVE | MICHAEL POWELSON | $11,000 |
| HEALTHY MARKETS ASSOCIATION | LXR GROUP | $10,000 |
| UNIAO DA INDUSTRIA DE CANA-DE-AUCAR E BIOENERGIA (UNICA) | BARRAL M JORGE CONSULTORES ASSOCIADOS LTDA | $10,000 |
| CONFEDERACAO NACIONAL DAS INSTITUICOES FINANCEIRAS | BARRAL M JORGE CONSULTORES ASSOCIADOS LTDA | $10,000 |
| NATL ASSC OF STATE DIRECTORS OF CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION | NATL ASSC OF STATE DIRECTORS OF CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION | undisclosed |
| BRAZILIAN AVOCADO COMMISSION | FEDERAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. | undisclosed |
| SAAGA | FEDERAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. | undisclosed |
| UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO | STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO | undisclosed |
| THE GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, INC. | KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC | undisclosed |
| CLOUDTRUCKS | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| LOS ANGELES CLEANTECH INCUBATOR | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| THE SCIENCE COALITION | FORBES-TATE | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Rashida Tlaib, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
