H.R. 9585 aims to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 by including quantum information science and technology as a focus area within the Program on China and Transformational Exports. This change is intended to enhance U.S. competitiveness in emerging technologies, particularly in relation to China.
Supporters of H.R. 9585 highlight its potential to strengthen U.S. leadership in quantum technologies, which are seen as crucial for national security and economic growth. The amendment is viewed as a proactive step to ensure that American companies can compete effectively against foreign adversaries, particularly in high-tech sectors.
Critics of H.R. 9585 argue that the bill may lead to increased government intervention in the private sector and could divert resources from other important technologies. Some express concern that focusing heavily on quantum information science might overlook other pressing technological needs and could exacerbate tensions with China.
The analysis of H.R. 9585 reveals no direct overlaps between the sponsor Michael Lawler's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter, which focuses on quantum information science and technology. Lawler's top donor industries include Health Professionals ($240 million) and Retired individuals ($75 million), neither of which have a clear connection to the Export-Import Bank Act or the promotion of quantum technologies. This lack of direct financial ties suggests a low risk of conflict of interest. Additionally, while there is lobbying activity in the policy area, the disclosed amounts from various organizations do not indicate significant influence from industries that would directly benefit from the bill.
Voters should be aware that while there are substantial contributions from health professionals, these funds do not appear to influence the legislative agenda related to quantum information science. The absence of overlapping interests in the bill's subject matter indicates that the motivations behind this legislation are likely not driven by the financial interests of Lawler's top donors.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CREA | MG HOUSING STRATEGIES LLC | $60,000 |
| CORE POWER (US) INC. | FRONTLINE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $37,000 |
| THE PACIFIC COMPANIES | MG HOUSING STRATEGIES LLC | $30,000 |
| INLAND GROUP | MG HOUSING STRATEGIES LLC | $30,000 |
| CITY OF GRESHAM, OREGON | FRONTLINE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $21,000 |
| AXADVOCACY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ON BEHALF OF STRATA CRITICAL | INTEGRUS STRATEGIES, LLC | $10,000 |
| BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY ALLIANCE (BPIA) | BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY ALLIANCE (BPIA) | undisclosed |
| AXADVOCACY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ON BEHALF OF PHANTOM NEURO | INTEGRUS STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| AAV, LTD. | TARAS, LLC | undisclosed |
| EXPLORER AIRCRAFT, INC. | TARAS, LLC | undisclosed |
| AXADVOCACY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ON BEHALF OF KTA-TATOR, INC. | INTEGRUS STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS OBO GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION | DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC | undisclosed |
| AXADVOCACY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ON BEHALF OF MAIN LINE HEALTH | INTEGRUS STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| PRESLER PERSISTENCE LLC | FRONTLINE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
| MODE MOBILE | FRONTLINE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Michael Lawler, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
