H.R. 9553 mandates the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to prepare and submit a report to Congress regarding for-profit child care providers. This report is likely intended to assess the state of for-profit child care services, their impact on families and communities, and possibly recommend actions or policies to support these providers or improve child care access.
Some media outlets have praised H.R. 9553 for addressing the critical issue of child care accessibility and recognizing the role of for-profit providers in the child care landscape. Supporters believe that a comprehensive report will help lawmakers understand the challenges faced by these businesses and lead to better policy decisions that support families and child care providers alike.
Critics have expressed concern that H.R. 9553 may prioritize for-profit child care providers over non-profit and community-based options, potentially undermining quality and accessibility. There are fears that the focus on for-profit entities could lead to profit-driven motives overshadowing the needs of children and families, and some worry that the report may not adequately address the broader child care crisis.
The analysis of H.R. 9553 reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Greg Landsman's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter concerning for-profit child care providers. Landsman's top donor industries include Health Professionals ($120 million) and Retired ($37.5 million), which do not directly relate to child care services. While there is significant lobbying activity in the child care policy area, particularly from organizations like the American Physical Therapy Association ($312,662), it does not appear to create a direct conflict with Landsman's financial backers. The absence of PAC contributions further reduces the potential for conflicts of interest, indicating that the funding sources may not have a vested interest in the outcomes of this specific legislation.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION | $312,662 |
| EHEALTH, INC. | EHEALTH, INC. | $100,000 |
| ID.ME, LLC | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $60,000 |
| CARE ACTION NOW, INC. | CARE ACTION NOW, INC. | $53,000 |
| POLARIS INC. | HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP | $50,000 |
| GEORGIA POWER COMPANY | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $20,000 |
| NEW WORLD STRATEGIES INC | BOB GOOD LLC | $10,000 |
| ADVANCING MENTAL HEALTH FOR MILITARY FAMILIES, LLC | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $10,000 |
| TOWN OF PROSPERITY, SC | LAKE SHORE STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| CITY OF FOREST ACRES | LAKE SHORE STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| COLLETON COUNTY | LAKE SHORE STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NEWBERRY COUNTY | LAKE SHORE STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| CITY OF EASLEY | LAKE SHORE STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| TOWN OF IRMO, SC | LAKE SHORE STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| RECORDED FUTURE, INC. | RECORDED FUTURE, INC. | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Greg Landsman, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
