H.R. 9699 requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publicly release documents and communications related to most favored nation pricing agreements and other private or confidential drug pricing deals made with pharmaceutical manufacturers. The goal of the bill is to increase transparency in drug pricing and ensure that the public has access to information about how drug prices are negotiated.
Supporters of H.R. 9699 have praised the bill for promoting transparency in the pharmaceutical industry, arguing that it could lead to lower drug prices and greater accountability among drug manufacturers. Advocates believe that making these documents public will empower consumers and healthcare providers to make informed decisions about medication costs.
Critics of H.R. 9699 have raised concerns that the bill could undermine the confidentiality of negotiations between the government and drug manufacturers, potentially leading to higher prices in the long run. Some argue that releasing sensitive pricing information may discourage manufacturers from participating in negotiations, ultimately harming access to affordable medications.
The analysis of H.R. 9699 reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Judy Chu's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill, which focuses on drug pricing agreements. While there is significant lobbying activity in the healthcare sector, particularly from the American Dental Association with a substantial contribution of $1,100,000, this does not directly correlate with conflicts regarding the bill's intent to increase transparency in drug pricing. The absence of direct financial ties between the bill's objectives and the sponsor's donor industries suggests a low risk of conflict of interest. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists, it does not imply a direct influence on the legislation at hand.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION | $1,100,000 |
| CELLEBRITE INC. | CELLEBRITE INC. | $70,000 |
| ANIMAL HEALTH INSTITUTE | ANIMAL HEALTH INSTITUTE | $55,000 |
| SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE | SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN CONCRETE PIPE ASSOCIATION | EDMUND GRABER | $20,000 |
| MATERIALS RESEARCH SOCIETY | HILLSTAFFER, LLC | $15,000 |
| NAFA FLEET MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | HILLSTAFFER, LLC | $15,000 |
| BETTENDORF IA | EDMUND GRABER | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSN | EDMUND GRABER | $10,000 |
| ILLINOIS PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSN | EDMUND GRABER | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL COOPERATIVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL COOPERATIVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
| FMC CORPORATION | RED FLAG CONSULTING USA(FORMALLY KNOWN AS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT COUNSELLORS, INC) | undisclosed |
| ASSOCIATION FOR DIPLOMATIC STUDIES AND TRAINING | HILLSTAFFER, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY | HILLSTAFFER, LLC | undisclosed |
| THE ETHYLENE OXIDE STERILIZATION ASSOCIATION, INC | HILLSTAFFER, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Judy Chu, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
