H.R. 9289 proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code by eliminating the tax credit that individuals can receive for contributions made to scholarship granting organizations. This change would affect the financial incentives for individuals who donate to organizations that provide scholarships for students.
Supporters of H.R. 9289 argue that repealing the tax credit could lead to a more equitable education funding system, ensuring that public resources are allocated more effectively rather than relying on private donations. They believe this could enhance transparency in educational funding.
Critics of H.R. 9289 contend that repealing the tax credit would discourage charitable contributions to scholarship granting organizations, potentially reducing the financial assistance available to students seeking educational opportunities. This move is seen as a setback for school choice advocates and could disproportionately impact low-income families who benefit from scholarship programs.
The analysis of H.R. 9289, which seeks to repeal the tax credit for contributions to scholarship granting organizations, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor Gwen Moore's top donor industries. While there is lobbying activity from various organizations, the contributions do not appear to directly influence the bill's intent or provisions. The largest contributions from organizations like the American Subcontractor Association ($30,000) and the American Council of Independent Laboratories ($20,000) do not correlate with the educational funding sector that the bill addresses. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest is assessed as low, as there is no clear financial incentive for the sponsor to act against the interests of her constituents regarding this bill.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SUBCONTRACTOR ASSOCIATION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $30,000 |
| FCA INTERNATIONAL | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF THE MID ATLANTIC REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 420 | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $12,000 |
| UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| AGRI-MARK, INC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| 3STRANDS GLOBAL FOUNDATION | ASCEND CONSULTING | $10,000 |
| CHRISTIAN CAMP AND CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION | ASCEND CONSULTING | $10,000 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MIDDLE TENNESSEE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INDEPENDENCE REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| EKLUTNA, INC | EKLUTNA, INC. | undisclosed |
| CARPENTERS' COMPANY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION - PENN-DEL-JERSEY CHAPTER | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Gwen Moore, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
