H.R. 9000 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 21, 2026, aiming to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a national public awareness campaign about type 1 diabetes screening. The bill proposes that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), develop and implement this campaign. Key components include creating and distributing educational materials on early symptoms and screening benefits, producing public service announcements across various media platforms, and collaborating with organizations like the National Academy of Medicine and community health groups to ensure the campaign is evidence-based and culturally sensitive. The bill also authorizes $5 million annually from fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to fund these initiatives.
While specific media coverage of H.R. 9000 is limited, similar initiatives have been well-received. For instance, the CDC's 'Do I Have Prediabetes?' campaign, launched in 2016, effectively increased public awareness about prediabetes through engaging public service announcements and interactive online tests. This campaign reached millions and led to a significant rise in awareness levels. Given this precedent, H.R. 9000's focus on type 1 diabetes screening is likely to be viewed positively, as it addresses a critical public health need by promoting early detection and management of the disease.
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The bill H.R. 9000 aims to enhance public awareness regarding type 1 diabetes screening, an area that directly intersects with the interests of the health professionals who are the primary donors to sponsor Kim Schrier. With $120 million in donations from health professionals, there is a significant financial interest that could influence the legislative agenda surrounding health-related issues. This overlap raises concerns about whether the bill's intent aligns with the interests of the sponsors rather than the public's health needs. Additionally, the lobbying activity in this policy area, including substantial contributions from various health-related entities, further complicates the landscape, suggesting that external influences may be at play in shaping health policy.
These industries are both affected by this bill and among the sponsor's top donors.
| Industry | Match Type | Related Subject | Donations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professionals (H01) | Sector | Health | $120,000,000 |
| Total from overlapping industries | $120,000,000 | ||
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNUM GROUP | UNUM GROUP | $170,000 |
| VIASAT, INC. | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $80,000 |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $60,000 |
| NEXT GLOBAL CAPITAL, INC. OBO WHITEFOX DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $60,000 |
| STOLT TANKERS USA, INC. | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $50,000 |
| KALOGON, INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| THE ALLIANCE FOR SECURE AI ACTION | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| STREET SMARTS VR | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| NATILUS | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| RENEW CAPITAL | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $20,000 |
| PLUG POWER | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $20,000 |
| SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING CORPORATION | EAGLE POINT STRATEGIES LLC | $15,000 |
| OBJECT PHARMA | EAGLE POINT STRATEGIES LLC | $10,000 |
| SLEVIN ADVISORY LLC O/B/O THE IFP ACTION | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $10,000 |
| BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH (FORMERLY MERCY HEALTH) | BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH (FORMERLY MERCY HEALTH) | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Kim Schrier, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
