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 sponsor's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter, which focuses on promoting the availability of certain health care information. The top donor industries do not appear to have a vested interest in health care information dissemination, suggesting a low risk of conflict of interest. The lobbying activity related to this bill includes various organizations, primarily in water management and environmental sectors, with significant contributions such as $230,000 from Allen Control Systems and $60,000 from the American Sportfishing Association. However, these contributions do not directly correlate with health care interests, further supporting the low risk assessment.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLEN CONTROL SYSTEMS | ALLEN CONTROL SYSTEMS | $230,000 |
| AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION | $60,000 |
| AIRBORNE SNOW OBSERVATORIES, INC. | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $45,000 |
| PIXLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $30,000 |
| CALTROUT | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $30,000 |
| NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $30,000 |
| MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $20,000 |
| BONEFISH & TARPON TRUST | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $20,000 |
| SITES PROJECT AUTHORITY | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $20,000 |
| TEHAMA-COLUSA CANAL AUTHORITY | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $20,000 |
| TOWN OF HARRISBURG | LUMIN STRATEGIES | $16,500 |
| RESTORE AMERICA'S ESTUARIES | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | $15,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES | ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES | $10,000 |
| PIKES PEAK WATERWAYS ENTERPRISE CORPORATION | NATURAL RESOURCE RESULTS LLC | undisclosed |
| AMERICAN BEVERAGE LICENSEES | AMERICAN BEVERAGE LICENSEES | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Nicholas Langworthy, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
