H.R. 9754 aims to mandate that group health plans provide specific information regarding claim denials in their annual reports. This requirement is intended to enhance transparency for consumers and stakeholders about how often claims are denied and the reasons behind those denials.
Supporters of H.R. 9754 argue that the bill will promote greater accountability among health plans and empower consumers by providing them with clearer insights into the claims process. This increased transparency is seen as a step towards improving patient rights and ensuring fair treatment in healthcare.
Critics of H.R. 9754 express concerns that the new reporting requirements could lead to increased administrative burdens on healthcare providers and insurers, potentially driving up costs. There are also worries that the focus on claim denials might not address underlying issues in healthcare access and affordability.
The analysis of H.R. 9754, sponsored by Lucy McBath, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill focuses on requiring group health plans to include information on claim denials, which does not appear to be directly influenced by the interests of the top donors. The lobbying activity in this policy area includes significant contributions from organizations such as the American Dental Association ($1,100,000) and Cellebrite Inc. ($70,000), but these do not directly correlate with the bill's requirements. Therefore, while there is substantial lobbying activity, it does not indicate a clear conflict of interest for the sponsor regarding this specific legislation.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION | $1,100,000 |
| CELLEBRITE INC. | CELLEBRITE INC. | $70,000 |
| ANIMAL HEALTH INSTITUTE | ANIMAL HEALTH INSTITUTE | $55,000 |
| SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE | SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN CONCRETE PIPE ASSOCIATION | EDMUND GRABER | $20,000 |
| MATERIALS RESEARCH SOCIETY | HILLSTAFFER, LLC | $15,000 |
| NAFA FLEET MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | HILLSTAFFER, LLC | $15,000 |
| BETTENDORF IA | EDMUND GRABER | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSN | EDMUND GRABER | $10,000 |
| ILLINOIS PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSN | EDMUND GRABER | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL COOPERATIVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL COOPERATIVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
| FMC CORPORATION | RED FLAG CONSULTING USA(FORMALLY KNOWN AS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT COUNSELLORS, INC) | undisclosed |
| ASSOCIATION FOR DIPLOMATIC STUDIES AND TRAINING | HILLSTAFFER, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY | HILLSTAFFER, LLC | undisclosed |
| THE ETHYLENE OXIDE STERILIZATION ASSOCIATION, INC | HILLSTAFFER, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Lucy McBath, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
