H.R. 9057 is a proposed bill that aims to mandate the disclosure of the origin and location of new products from foreign countries that are sold online. This means that sellers will be required to clearly indicate where the product was made and its geographical location when listing it for sale on the internet.
Supporters of H.R. 9057 argue that this legislation enhances consumer transparency, allowing buyers to make informed decisions about the products they purchase. Proponents believe it will encourage fair competition and support domestic manufacturers by making it easier for consumers to choose American-made products.
Critics of H.R. 9057 express concerns that the bill may impose unnecessary burdens on online retailers, particularly small businesses that may struggle to comply with additional disclosure requirements. Some argue that it could lead to increased prices for consumers and complicate the online shopping experience.
The analysis of H.R. 9057, which mandates origin and location disclosure for foreign products sold online, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor, Carlos Gimenez's top donor industries. While there is significant lobbying activity in the policy area, the contributions from various organizations do not directly relate to the bill's focus on product disclosure. For instance, HART HEALTH STRATEGIES contributed $40,000, and the ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION contributed $30,000, but neither of these industries is directly tied to the foreign product disclosure requirement. The lack of direct connections suggests that the potential for conflicts of interest is minimal, resulting in a low risk score.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ENVIRI | ENVIRI | $140,000 |
| HART HEALTH STRATEGIES | TIM YEHL, LLC | $40,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION | TIM YEHL, LLC | $30,000 |
| BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (FKA BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION) | BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (FKA BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION) | $30,000 |
| FM LABS | EQV STRATEGIC | $15,000 |
| BIG SKY SCIENTIFIC | EQV STRATEGIC | $15,000 |
| CUBE RECOVERY COMPANY (DBA TEMPIQ) | PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP | $10,000 |
| THESEUS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP | $10,000 |
| QUANTIFIND | PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP | $10,000 |
| OBSIDIA SEMICONDUCTORS INC. | PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP | $10,000 |
| WINGXPAND | PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP | $10,000 |
| ANITOX | EQV STRATEGIC | $7,500 |
| PROJECT LEGACY | THE FRIEDLANDER GROUP | undisclosed |
| THE FRIEDLANDER GROUP | THE FRIEDLANDER GROUP | undisclosed |
| THE PROJECT HONG KONG TRUST | THE PROJECT HONG KONG TRUST | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Carlos Gimenez, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
