H.R. 9114 is a bill that proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require large businesses to withhold payroll taxes from payments made to independent contractors. This change aims to ensure that independent contractors are contributing to payroll taxes, similar to traditional employees.
Supporters of H.R. 9114 argue that the bill will help ensure fairness in the tax system by holding large businesses accountable for tax withholding on independent contractors. They believe this could lead to increased revenue for public services and social safety nets, benefiting society as a whole.
Critics of H.R. 9114 contend that the bill could impose additional burdens on large businesses, complicating their financial operations and potentially discouraging the use of independent contractors. They warn that this could lead to reduced flexibility in the workforce and negatively impact the gig economy.
The analysis of H.R. 9114, which aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to require payroll tax withholding on independent contractors of certain large businesses, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor, Bonnie Watson Coleman's top donor industries. The absence of overlapping interests suggests a lower risk of conflicts of interest. Furthermore, the lobbying activity associated with this bill is undisclosed, making it difficult to assess any potential influence from lobbyists connected to the sponsor's donors. However, the lack of direct financial ties to the bill's content indicates that voters should not be overly concerned about conflicts arising from campaign contributions in this case.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RYAN, LLC | MILLER & CHEVALIER CHARTERED | undisclosed |
| TITAN DYNAMICS | REVERE FEDERAL STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| WATCHTOWER LABS | REVERE FEDERAL STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| DISTRIBUTED SPECTRUM | REVERE FEDERAL STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| WINGTRA AG | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| STANDARD BOTS INC. | REVERE FEDERAL STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| TRANSDIGM GROUP, INC. | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| SYSTEMS PLANNING & ANALYSIS, LLC | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| STRONGBOX COMMERCIAL, LLC | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| STRIDE, INC. | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| SPEKTREWORKS, INC. | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| QUANTUM CORRIDOR LLC | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| PACIFIC FUSION CORPORATION | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| LONG WALL COMPANY | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
| KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. | GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Bonnie Watson Coleman, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
