Senate Bill 5030, introduced on July 16, 2026, aims to amend existing health laws to require health insurance plans that cover gender transition procedures to also cover treatments addressing any harms caused by such procedures. This includes services to restore healthy human form and functioning as much as possible. ([quiverquant.com](https://www.quiverquant.com/bills/119/s-5030?utm_source=openai))
Supporters of the bill argue that it ensures comprehensive care for individuals who experience complications or regret following gender transition procedures. They believe it promotes patient well-being by mandating insurance coverage for necessary restorative treatments.
Critics contend that the bill could stigmatize transgender individuals by implying that transition procedures are inherently harmful. They also express concern that it may lead to increased insurance costs and potential barriers to accessing gender-affirming care.
The analysis of Bill S. 5030, which aims to amend health-related legislation, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Roger Marshall's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. The top donors primarily represent industries such as agriculture, energy, and construction, which do not have a direct stake in health insurance or group health plans. While there is significant lobbying activity in the health sector, particularly from the American Dental Association with a notable contribution of $1,100,000, it does not directly correlate with the sponsor's financial backers. The absence of overlapping interests suggests a low risk of conflicts of interest in this instance. However, the substantial lobbying amounts indicate that external influences may still be at play, which voters should be aware of.
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 Roger Marshall, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
