H.R. 9536 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to establish specific rules regarding the payment of attorney's fees. This likely includes provisions on how and when attorneys can be compensated for their work in cases involving federal agencies or related legal matters.
Some media outlets have praised H.R. 9536 for potentially improving access to legal representation by clarifying and streamlining the process for attorney's fee payments, which could encourage more individuals to seek legal recourse against federal agencies.
Critics have raised concerns that H.R. 9536 could lead to increased costs for taxpayers if attorney's fees are not properly regulated. There are fears that the bill may incentivize frivolous lawsuits against the government, burdening the legal system and diverting resources from other critical areas.
The analysis of H.R. 9536, sponsored by Thomas Tiffany, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill pertains to the payment of attorney’s fees, which does not appear to directly benefit any specific industry represented among Tiffany's top donors. While there is significant lobbying activity in related policy areas, such as telecommunications and energy, the lack of direct financial ties to the bill suggests minimal risk of conflict of interest. The highest lobbying expenditure comes from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee at $810,990, but this organization does not have a clear connection to the bill's focus on attorney’s fees.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE | AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE | $810,990 |
| AMERICAN LEGION | THE AMERICAN LEGION | $190,000 |
| ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS | CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC | $50,000 |
| CALISTA CORPORATION | CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC | $50,000 |
| PHARMA & BIOPHARMA OUTSOURCING ASSOCIATION | PHARMA & BIOPHARMA OUTSOURCING ASSOCIATION | $50,000 |
| TELESAT GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS | VELOS | $40,000 |
| NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | ROCK CREEK COUNSEL | $40,000 |
| PUGET SOUND ENERGY | ROCK CREEK COUNSEL | $30,000 |
| KOOTENAI TRIBE OF IDAHO | CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC | $20,000 |
| MICRON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | OFF HILL STRATEGIES L.L.C. | $20,000 |
| BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS INC | BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC. | $10,000 |
| TERAMIND, INC. (ON BEHALF OF GROISMAN, LLC) | EJK, LLC | $5,000 |
| COMMITTEE TO PROTECT HEALTH CARE | COMMITTEE TO PROTECT HEALTH CARE | undisclosed |
| INTELSAT GENERAL CORPORATION | VELOS | undisclosed |
| JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION | ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTT, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Thomas Tiffany, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
