H.R. 4930: To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.

H.R. 4930 is a bill that aims to enhance the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to share information about potential intellectual property rights violations in trade. It allows CBP to share more detailed information with trademark or copyright owners and other relevant parties when there is a reasonable suspicion of a violation. The bill broadens the definition of who can assist CBP and what information can be shared, including images and details of packaging materials. It also permits sharing nonpublic information about the merchandise from various market platforms and logistics operators.

Supporters of H.R. 4930 argue that the bill strengthens the enforcement of intellectual property rights by improving collaboration between CBP and rights holders. Media coverage highlights that the bill could help reduce the importation of counterfeit goods, protect consumers, and safeguard legitimate businesses. Proponents also note that the enhanced information sharing could lead to more efficient and accurate identification of violations, thus streamlining enforcement efforts.

Critics of H.R. 4930 express concerns about privacy and the potential for misuse of sensitive information. Some media reports emphasize the risk of overreach by CBP and the possibility of sharing proprietary information with parties who may not have adequate security measures. There is also apprehension about the increased burden on businesses and the potential for delays in the importation process due to the expanded scope of information sharing and examination.

Based on the available data, there appears to be a low risk of conflict of interest between Representative Blake Moore's campaign donors and the subject matter of H.R. 4930. There are no direct overlaps detected between the bill's subject matter, which pertains to intellectual property rights in trade, and the top industries that have donated to Moore's campaign. However, there is lobbying activity in this bill's policy area from various entities. The disclosed amounts include $70,000 from Verano Holdings LLC, and $10,000 from Private Care Association Inc, and $30,000 from College of Healthcare Information Management Executives. The remaining entities have not disclosed their contributions. While these entities have shown interest in the bill's policy area, without more specific information about their motivations or connections to Moore, it is difficult to assess the potential for conflicts of interest.

Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.

Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026