H.R. 8784 aims to amend the Social Security Act to require hospitals and freestanding birth centers to inform mothers who experience a miscarriage about their rights concerning the miscarried fetus. This includes providing information on options and support available to them during this difficult time.
Supporters of H.R. 8784 argue that the bill empowers women by ensuring they are informed about their rights and options after a miscarriage, which can be a traumatic experience. The legislation is seen as a necessary step toward better support for grieving mothers and promoting awareness of reproductive health rights.
Critics of H.R. 8784 express concerns that the bill may inadvertently place additional emotional burdens on mothers during an already painful time. Some argue that the requirement to notify mothers could lead to confusion or distress, and there are worries about how hospitals will implement these notifications in practice.
The analysis of H.R. 8784, sponsored by Katherine Cammack, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill focuses on notifying mothers of their rights regarding miscarried fetuses, which does not intersect with the interests of the top donor industries. The significant lobbying activity in this policy area, particularly from The Ferguson Group, LLC, and the $1,100,000 contribution from Fresenius Kabi USA LLC, does not indicate a direct conflict with the bill's intent. Given the lack of direct financial influence from donors related to this specific legislation, the risk of conflict of interest remains low.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FRESENIUS KABI USA LLC | FRESENIUS KABI USA LLC | $1,100,000 |
| CONSEJO COORDINADOR EMPRESARIAL | IQOM STRATEGIC ADVISORS, LLC | $140,000 |
| IVANHOE ATLANTIC (FORMERLY HIGH POWER EXPLORATION INC.) | YORKTOWN SOLUTIONS | $120,000 |
| SKYRYSE, INC. | SKYRYSE, INC. | $70,000 |
| AIS HEALTHCARE | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | $20,000 |
| THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC FOR CAPE FEAR PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY,NC | EARL STOCKDALE | undisclosed |
| THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WEST COUNTY WASTEWATER DISTRICT, CA | EARL STOCKDALE | undisclosed |
| THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC FOR CITY OF OCEANSIDE CA | EARL STOCKDALE | undisclosed |
| THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD & SMITH (FOR BALD HEAD ISLAND) | EARL STOCKDALE | undisclosed |
| THE FERGUSON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF WARD & SMITH, PA (FOR HOLDEN BEACH, NC) | EARL STOCKDALE | undisclosed |
| CORE POWER (US) INC. | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| ICON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| HUBBS-SEAWORLD RESEARCH INSTITUTE | HAMMER ASSOCIATES, LLC | undisclosed |
| THE POLICY SHOP LLC | JAVELIN ADVISORS LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF HEALTHCARE PURCHASER COALITIONS | NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF HEALTHCARE PURCHASER COALITIONS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Katherine Cammack, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
