H.R. 9751 aims to amend the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) by introducing new requirements for handling claims and appeals related to employee retirement plans. This likely includes provisions to enhance transparency, fairness, and efficiency in the claims process for individuals seeking benefits from retirement plans.
Supporters of H.R. 9751 argue that the bill will strengthen protections for employees by ensuring that claims and appeals are processed fairly and transparently. Advocates express that this can lead to increased trust in retirement systems and better outcomes for workers who rely on these benefits.
Critics of H.R. 9751 raise concerns that the additional requirements could impose burdensome regulations on employers and plan administrators, potentially leading to increased costs and administrative complexities. Some argue that this could unintentionally limit the availability of retirement plans or discourage employers from offering them.
The analysis of H.R. 9751, which aims to amend the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, indicates no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor, Summer Lee, and her top donor industries. The lobbying activity in this policy area includes contributions from various organizations, such as the American Academy of Home Care Medicine ($70,000) and Marshfield Clinic Health System ($60,000), but these do not directly relate to the bill's subject matter. The absence of overlapping donor industries suggests a low risk of conflicts of interest, as the financial support does not appear to influence the legislative intent behind the bill. Voters should be aware that while there is significant lobbying activity, it does not directly connect to the sponsor's financial backers, indicating a separation between donor interests and the proposed legislation.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF HOME CARE MEDICINE | TARPLIN, DOWNS & YOUNG, LLC | $70,000 |
| MARSHFIELD CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM | MARSHFIELD CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM | $60,000 |
| COALITION FOR THE USE OF SAFE AND EFFICIENT REFRIGERANTS | WILLIAMSON LAW + POLICY PLLC | $20,000 |
| JAMESTOWN S'KLALLAM TRIBE | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL CONSUMER REPORTING ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL CONSUMER REPORTING ASSOCIATION | $5,000 |
| ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE (AMPP) | ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE (AMPP) | undisclosed |
| SYSTEMS & METHODS, INC. | CAPROCK STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| HEALING LODGE OF THE SEVEN NATIONS | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| TIGERSWAN | ALPHA STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| LWRC INTERNATIONAL, LLC | ALPHA STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIVE VILLAGE OF EYAK | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
| RMS OF GEORGIA, LLC D/B/A CHOICE REFRIGERANTS | WILLIAMSON LAW + POLICY PLLC | undisclosed |
| BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORP | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Summer Lee, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
