H.R. 9711 aims to update U.S. transportation law by establishing safety standards specifically for autocycles, which are three-wheeled vehicles designed to be driven like cars. The bill likely addresses safety equipment and regulations to ensure these vehicles meet certain safety criteria for operation on public roads.
Supporters of H.R. 9711 have praised the bill for enhancing road safety and providing clearer regulations for the growing market of autocycles. The legislation is seen as a proactive step to ensure that these vehicles are safe for consumers and help prevent accidents.
Critics of H.R. 9711 argue that the bill may impose unnecessary regulations on the autocycle industry, potentially stifling innovation and increasing costs for manufacturers. Some believe that existing regulations are sufficient and that this bill could create bureaucratic hurdles without significantly improving safety.
The analysis of H.R. 9711, which focuses on safety standards for autocycles and related equipment, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor, John Moolenaar's, top donor industries. The top donor industries do not appear to have a vested interest in the specific regulations concerning autocycles, suggesting a low likelihood of conflicts of interest. Additionally, while there is significant lobbying activity in related areas, such as environmental defense and child safety, these do not directly correlate with the automotive safety standards being proposed. The total lobbying amounts do not indicate a concentrated influence from any one entity that would suggest a conflict with the bill's intent.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SAILDRONE INC. | SAILDRONE INC. | $410,042 |
| SAILDRONE INC. | SAILDRONE INC. | $377,725 |
| OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC | OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. | $158,589 |
| INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION | INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION | $150,000 |
| SBIR CONSORTIUM | JOHN WILLIAMS | $30,000 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | BOUNDARY STONE PARTNERS | $30,000 |
| SEEING MACHINES | GRIFFIN STRATEGIES, LLC | $30,000 |
| SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE | GRIFFIN STRATEGIES, LLC | $30,000 |
| CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | DEFENDING OUR COUNTRY, LLC | $30,000 |
| MIDDLE EAST FORUM | MIDDLE EAST FORUM | $20,000 |
| SHEA'S O'CONNELL PRESERVATION GUILD LTD. D/B/A SHEA'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | MASIELLO MARTUCCI HUGHES KULPA | $15,000 |
| END SEPSIS | CURRENTSTRATEGIC LLC | undisclosed |
| TECHNEST SOLUTIONS S.L.A. DBA FORTRIS ON BEHALF OF NEXUSONE CONSULTING | CURRENTSTRATEGIC LLC | undisclosed |
| HAITELMEX FOUNDATION, INC | HAITELMEX FOUNDATION, INC | undisclosed |
| SBCC EQUIPMENT | DEFENDING OUR COUNTRY, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding John Moolenaar, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
