H.Res. 1374 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that parents should receive clear and accurate information about video programming content. This aims to help parents make informed decisions regarding what their children watch.
Supporters of H.Res. 1374 argue that the resolution empowers parents by promoting transparency in video programming. They believe that with better information, parents can protect their children from inappropriate content, fostering a safer viewing environment.
Critics of H.Res. 1374 contend that the resolution may lead to unnecessary censorship or restrictions on creative expression in video programming. They argue that it places too much responsibility on content creators and could undermine parental discretion and the diverse choices available to families.
The bill H.Res. 1374 aims to provide parents with clear information about video programming for children. The sponsor, Harriet Hageman, has significant donations from the health professionals sector, totaling $120 million, and from retired individuals, amounting to $37.5 million. However, there are no direct overlaps between the subject matter of the bill and the industries of her top donors, indicating that the financial interests of her donors are unlikely to influence the legislation. The lobbying activity in this area also does not suggest any direct financial ties to the bill's content, as most lobbying efforts are undisclosed or not directly related to video programming content. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest appears minimal.
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 |
| CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF WINEGRAPE GROWERS | TORREY ADVISORY GROUP (FORMERLY MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, 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 |
| 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 Harriet Hageman, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
