H.R. 9128 aims to amend the Commodity Exchange Act of 1936 to enhance the protection of certain types of information related to commodity trading and exchanges. This could involve measures to safeguard sensitive data from unauthorized disclosure and potentially improve the integrity and security of the commodities market.
Some media outlets have praised H.R. 9128 for its proactive approach to protecting sensitive information in the commodities market, highlighting that it could lead to increased investor confidence and stability within the trading environment. Supporters argue that stronger protections are necessary to prevent data breaches and maintain fair trading practices.
Critics of H.R. 9128 have raised concerns about the potential for overreach in information protection, arguing that it could stifle transparency and limit access to important market data. Some analysts fear that excessive regulation might hinder competition and innovation in the commodities sector, leading to negative repercussions for smaller traders and businesses.
The analysis of H.R. 9128, sponsored by Mark Messmer, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. The primary donor industries are Health Professionals, contributing $120 million, and Retired individuals, contributing $37.5 million. Given that the bill focuses on amending the Commodity Exchange Act, which primarily deals with financial markets and trading regulations, there is a lack of relevant connections to the sponsor's major donor industries. The lobbying activity in the policy area does not indicate any significant financial interests that would create a conflict of interest for the sponsor. Therefore, the risk of conflicts arising from this bill is assessed as low, as there are no evident financial incentives that could sway the sponsor's legislative actions.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | $140,000 |
| QUECTEL WIRELESS SOLUTIONS CO., LTD. | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | $90,000 |
| CONNECTIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS | MCDERMOTT+ LLC | $60,000 |
| CAMBER HEALTH | MCDERMOTT+ LLC | $50,000 |
| BYD MOTORS, LLC AND VARIOUS U.S. SUBSIDIARIES | BYD MOTORS, LLC AND VARIOUS U.S. SUBSIDIARIES | $20,000 |
| PAYSAFE PAYMENT PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC | PAYSAFE PAYMENT PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC | $20,000 |
| FREE FILE, INC. | MR. STEPHEN M. RYAN | undisclosed |
| VIFCARE | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| IOWA TRIBE OF KANSAS AND NEBRASKA - NUWEH | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| VIFCARE | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| GREENPOWER BX LLC | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| CLARITY | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| ABRAWORKS LIMITED | BURRELL INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| THE PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE VIRTUAL CARE (PAVC) | MCDERMOTT+ LLC | undisclosed |
| MBDA INCORPORATED | MBDA INCORPORATED | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Mark Messmer, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
