H.R. 9149, introduced by Representative John James on June 4, 2026, aims to establish the National Diabetes Project. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for further consideration. Specific details about the bill's provisions are not yet publicly available.
As H.R. 9149 was introduced very recently, there has been limited media coverage. However, similar initiatives, such as the reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, have received bipartisan support and positive attention for their efforts to address diabetes care and prevention.
Given the recent introduction of H.R. 9149, there is currently no negative media coverage. However, previous legislative efforts to address diabetes, such as proposals to cap insulin prices, have faced challenges in Congress, indicating potential hurdles for new diabetes-related legislation.
The analysis of H.R. 9149, aimed at establishing the National Diabetes Project, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor John James's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. While there is lobbying activity in the diabetes policy area, the amounts contributed by the lobbying entities do not indicate a significant financial influence on the bill's direction. For instance, Summit Works USA contributed $20,000, and Monroe Energy, LLC contributed $10,000, but these contributions are not directly linked to the sponsor's top donor industries. Therefore, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists, it does not necessarily translate to a direct conflict with the sponsor's financial backers.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SUBCONTRACTOR ASSOCIATION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $30,000 |
| SUMMIT WORKS USA | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF THE MID ATLANTIC REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| MONROE ENERGY, LLC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| AGRI-MARK, INC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| FRIENDS OF FATHER JUDGE HIGH SCHOOL, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $6,000 |
| ARSENAL ASSOCIATES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| LABOR & ENERGY ALLIANCE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MIDDLE TENNESSEE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INDEPENDENCE REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| EKLUTNA, INC | EKLUTNA, INC. | undisclosed |
| CARPENTERS' COMPANY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION - PENN-DEL-JERSEY CHAPTER | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding John James, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
