H.R. 9117, introduced by Representative Nicholas A. Langworthy on June 3, 2026, aims to enhance the availability of certain health care information. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, as well as the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means. Specific details about the bill's provisions are not yet publicly available.
As H.R. 9117 was introduced recently, there has been limited media coverage. However, similar past initiatives to improve health information accessibility have been praised for promoting transparency and patient empowerment. For instance, the MATCH IT Act of 2025 received support for addressing patient misidentification and advancing health IT standards.
Given the recent introduction of H.R. 9117, specific criticisms are not yet available. Historically, concerns regarding health information legislation have included potential privacy risks and the administrative burden on healthcare providers. For example, the Ensuring Patient Access to Healthcare Records Act of 2017 faced scrutiny over changes to HIPAA rules for healthcare clearinghouses.
The analysis of H.R. 9117, sponsored by Nicholas Langworthy, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The primary donor industry, Health Professionals, contributed a substantial $80,000,000, which could suggest a vested interest in healthcare-related legislation. However, since there are no specific provisions in the bill that directly relate to the interests of this industry, the risk of conflict is minimized. Additionally, the second largest donor category, Retired, with $25,000,000, does not present a direct conflict with the healthcare information focus of the bill. Therefore, while the financial contributions are significant, they do not create a clear conflict of interest regarding the bill's objectives.
Top industries funding Nicholas Langworthy, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
