H.R. 8510 is a proposed bill that aims to regulate third-party delivery platforms by mandating specific pricing practices. This likely involves setting rules or limitations on how these platforms can charge fees to restaurants, customers, or both, potentially to ensure transparency and fairness in pricing structures.
Supporters of H.R. 8510 argue that the bill will protect small businesses and consumers from potentially exploitative pricing practices by third-party delivery platforms. By enforcing transparent pricing, the bill could help restaurants retain more of their revenue and ensure customers are not overcharged, fostering a more equitable marketplace.
Critics of H.R. 8510 suggest that imposing pricing regulations on third-party delivery platforms could stifle innovation and competition. They argue that such regulations might lead to increased operational costs for delivery companies, which could be passed on to consumers, ultimately leading to higher prices or reduced service availability.
The bill H.R. 8510 is sponsored by Dan Goldman, a Democrat. The bill aims to regulate third-party delivery platforms' pricing practices. Upon analyzing the campaign finance data, no direct industry overlaps were detected between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. This suggests a low risk of potential conflicts of interest. However, there has been lobbying activity in this bill's policy area. The organizations involved in lobbying include OSF Healthcare System, Capitol Counsel, LLC on behalf of Planned Parenthood for America, Schwan's Company, Covista, Global Infrastructure Investor Association, TransGas, County of Merced, Exelixis, Inc., and BSYD Corporation. The disclosed lobbying amounts total to $150,000. The undisclosed amounts, while unknown, also contribute to the overall financial influence in this policy area.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | $60,000 |
| COVISTA FKA ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION, INC. | ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC. | $40,000 |
| NATIONAL SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $30,000 |
| GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTOR ASSOCIATION | 56 CAPITALS LLC | $20,000 |
| GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTOR ASSOCIATION | GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTOR ASSOCIATION | $20,000 |
| SABINE NECHES | KENT CAPERTON CONSULTING | $15,000 |
| SCHWAN'S COMPANY | PEARSON WILCOX ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
| CAPITOL COUNSEL, LLC ON BEHALF OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD FOR AMERICA | MICHAEL R. PAWLOWSKI | undisclosed |
| TRANSGAS | KING STREET SOLUTIONS | undisclosed |
| COUNTY OF MERCED | HB STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| EXELIXIS, INC. | W STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| BSYD CORPORATION | RYBERG AND SMITH, L.L.C. | undisclosed |
| MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
| THE DIGITAL CHAMBER (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CHAMBER OF DIGITAL COMMERCE) | LIQUID ADVISORS, INC. | undisclosed |
| COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION | CASCADE PUBLIC AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Dan Goldman, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
