The Protecting Americans’ Health Care Act of 2026 (H.R. 9623) aims to repeal specific Medicaid-related provisions from a previously enacted law, Public Law 119-21. By doing so, it seeks to restore Medicaid policies to their state prior to the enactment of those provisions. The bill does not introduce new Medicaid programs or rules but focuses on reversing earlier changes.
Supporters of H.R. 9623 argue that the bill is a necessary step to correct overreaching Medicaid provisions introduced in Public Law 119-21. They believe that by repealing these provisions, the bill will restore Medicaid to a more sustainable and effective framework, ensuring better allocation of resources and improved care for beneficiaries.
Critics of the bill contend that repealing the Medicaid-related provisions of Public Law 119-21 could lead to reduced coverage and benefits for vulnerable populations. They express concern that such a rollback might reverse progress made in expanding access to healthcare services, potentially leaving many without necessary medical support.
The Protecting Americans’ Health Care Act of 2026, sponsored by Brendan Boyle, presents significant potential conflicts of interest due to the substantial financial contributions from the health professionals sector. With $120 million donated from health professionals, who are directly affected by health care legislation, there is a clear financial incentive for the sponsor to align the bill's provisions with the interests of these donors. This creates a risk that the legislation may favor the health professionals' interests over broader public health needs. Additionally, while the retired sector has contributed $37.5 million, it does not directly correlate with the bill's subject matter, making the health professionals' donations the primary concern for potential bias in legislative outcomes.
These industries are both affected by this bill and among the sponsor's top donors.
| Industry | Match Type | Related Subject | Donations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professionals (H01) | Sector | Health | $120,000,000 |
| Total from overlapping industries | $120,000,000 | ||
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER | INTERNATIONAL PAPER | $310,000 |
| CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY | CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY | $180,000 |
| ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | ROCK CREEK COUNSEL | $80,000 |
| ABDESLAM JAIDI | MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY AND POPEO, P.C. | $80,000 |
| ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION | ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION | $75,000 |
| RENT-A-CENTER | THE ROYER LAW FIRM (FORMERLY ROYER & BROOKS) | $30,000 |
| CITRUS COUNTY | ALCALDE & FAY | $20,000 |
| MONUMENT STRATEGIES, LLC | THE ROYER LAW FIRM (FORMERLY ROYER & BROOKS) | $20,000 |
| PYXUS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | THE ROYER LAW FIRM (FORMERLY ROYER & BROOKS) | $15,000 |
| LIGHTSOLVER, LTD (ON BEHALF OF GROISMAN, LLC | EJK, LLC | $10,000 |
| WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY | EJK, LLC | $10,000 |
| NACHA, THE ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS ASSOCIATION | NACHA, THE ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
| ALI AZEMI F/B/O UNION ASSOCIATION OF IMK EX-STEEL PIPE FACTORY EMPLOYEES | SOMERTONS, PLLC | undisclosed |
| TECHNOLOGY COUNCILS OF NORTH AMERICA | TECHNOLOGY COUNCILS OF NORTH AMERICA | undisclosed |
| TRADE EXCHANGE OF AMERICA | THE ROYER LAW FIRM (FORMERLY ROYER & BROOKS) | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Brendan Boyle, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
