H.R. 9210 aims to amend Title 28 of the United States Code by establishing specific requirements for compromise settlements that involve the President and the United States. This could include guidelines on how settlements are reached, potentially enhancing transparency and accountability in negotiations between the executive branch and parties involved in legal disputes.
Some media outlets have praised H.R. 9210 for promoting transparency and accountability in the executive branch's legal dealings. Supporters argue that the bill could help ensure that settlements are made in the best interest of the public and that the process is more open to scrutiny.
Critics of H.R. 9210 have raised concerns that the bill could hinder the President's ability to negotiate settlements effectively. Some argue that the requirements may complicate legal processes and lead to delays, potentially undermining the government's ability to resolve disputes efficiently.
The analysis of H.R. 9210 reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Jamie Raskin's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill. Raskin's primary donors are from the health professionals sector, contributing a significant $120 million, and the retired sector, contributing $37.5 million. However, these industries do not appear to have a direct stake in the compromise settlements between the President and the United States as outlined in the bill. Additionally, while there is lobbying activity in the policy area, the lack of disclosed financial ties to Raskin's top donor industries further diminishes the potential for conflicts of interest. Voters should be aware that while there are substantial contributions from health professionals, they do not directly correlate with the legislative intent of this bill.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | RMP STRATEGIES, LLC | $10,000 |
| MANAGED FUNDS ASSOCIATION | RMP STRATEGIES, LLC | $10,000 |
| PUBLIC PRIVATE STRATEGIES | VALENTINE STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| SAMSARA INC. | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | undisclosed |
| OTG | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| BLOCKQUAKE HOLDINGS LLC | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| PAYSAFE MERCHANT SERVICES CORPORATION | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| PROOF OF STAKE ALLIANCE | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| INTEGRAL COMMUNITIES | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| SENTILINK CORP. | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| TEMPLUM LLC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS OUISA CAPITAL LLC) | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| GLOBAL PRIMEX LLC | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| WARRIOR TRADING | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| SYNIVERSE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | PAUL HASTINGS LLP | undisclosed |
| SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF POLICY RESEARCH | SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF POLICY RESEARCH | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Jamie Raskin, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
