H.R. 9061 aims to amend the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide guidance to states on which tests for screening and early detection of preeclampsia can be covered by the Medicaid program. This bill seeks to improve access to necessary medical tests for pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia, a serious condition that can affect both mothers and babies.
Supporters of H.R. 9061 have praised it for potentially increasing access to vital healthcare services for pregnant women. The bill is seen as a proactive step towards addressing maternal health issues and ensuring that states have clear guidelines on Medicaid coverage for preeclampsia testing, which could lead to better health outcomes.
Critics of H.R. 9061 have expressed concerns about the potential for increased costs to the Medicaid program. Some argue that the bill may lead to unnecessary testing or that it could complicate existing Medicaid guidelines. There are also fears that the guidance may not be comprehensive enough to ensure all necessary tests are covered.
The analysis of H.R. 9061, which focuses on Medicaid coverage for preeclampsia screening, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor, Thomas Kean's, top donor industries. The primary lobbying activity in this area comes from various companies, including Viasat, Inc. and Southwest Airlines, which have contributed $20,000 each. However, these contributions are not directly related to healthcare or maternal health, indicating a low risk of conflict of interest. The absence of significant financial ties between the bill's focus and the sponsor's donor base suggests that the motivations behind the bill are likely not influenced by donor interests.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| REFORM ACTION FUND | THE TOLMAN GROUP | $30,000 |
| VIASAT, INC. | GORMAN STRATEGY GROUP, TOO | $20,000 |
| PHOTONIS | LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC | $20,000 |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES | THE MONDELLO GROUP LLC | $20,000 |
| HUBBARD BROADCASTING | STEPHEN WARD CONSULTING, LLC | $20,000 |
| ISTATION | THE MONDELLO GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| LUMA ENERGY, LLC | TRUE COMPASS, LLC | undisclosed |
| SANTA FE FARMS, INC DBA ELEMENT6 DYNAMICS | STEPHEN WARD CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| LOUISIANA ENERGY SERVICES, LLC | STEPHEN WARD CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE, INC. | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NUCOR CORPORATION | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NEXUS HOSPICE OF THE HIGH DESERT LLC | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| TWG CADILLAC FORMULA 1 TEAM HOLDINGS, LLC | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| COSTAR GROUP, INC. | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| PADSPLIT, INC. | CONTINENTAL STRATEGY, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Thomas Kean, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
