H.R. 9868 aims to establish specific conditions under which surrogacy contracts can be enforced. This may include regulations on the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved in surrogacy agreements to ensure protections and clarity in the surrogacy process.
H.R. 9868 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Andrew Ogles (Republican) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues policy area, one of 41 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Andrew Ogles is the sponsor of 9 bills in our database this Congress, so H.R. 9868 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 9868 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues is 3.2/10.
Supporters of H.R. 9868 argue that the bill is a necessary step to protect the rights of surrogates and intended parents, promoting ethical practices in surrogacy arrangements. Advocates believe it will lead to better-informed decisions and more transparent agreements, ultimately benefiting all parties involved.
Critics of H.R. 9868 express concerns that imposing conditions on surrogacy contracts could complicate the process and deter individuals from pursuing surrogacy as an option for family building. Some worry that the bill may inadvertently undermine the autonomy of surrogates and intended parents by introducing additional legal hurdles.
The analysis of H.R. 9868, which addresses conditions on the enforcement of surrogacy contracts, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Andrew Ogles' top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill. This indicates a low likelihood of conflicts of interest arising from financial contributions. The absence of relevant donor industries suggests that the motivations behind the bill are not influenced by the financial interests of major contributors. For voters, this means that the legislative intent appears to be more aligned with the public interest rather than the interests of specific donor industries. However, continued vigilance is necessary to ensure that future legislative actions remain free from undue influence.
What does H.R. 9868 do?
H.R. 9868 aims to establish specific conditions under which surrogacy contracts can be enforced. This may include regulations on the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved in surrogacy agreements to ensure protections and clarity in the surrogacy process.
Has H.R. 9868 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on H.R. 9868 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does H.R. 9868 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 9868 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues is 3.2/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.R. 9868?
H.R. 9868 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on July 24, 2026.
Who sponsored H.R. 9868?
H.R. 9868 was sponsored by Andrew Ogles (Republican).
