H.R. 9228 aims to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow plan fiduciaries, such as those managing employee benefit plans, to access de-identified health claims information. This access is intended to help fiduciaries make more informed decisions regarding health plan management and improve overall plan performance without compromising individual privacy.
Supporters of H.R. 9228 argue that providing plan fiduciaries with de-identified health claims data will enhance the ability of these fiduciaries to manage health plans effectively. They believe this will lead to better health outcomes for employees and potentially lower costs for employers by enabling more data-driven decision-making.
Critics of H.R. 9228 express concerns about the potential for misuse of health claims data, even in de-identified form. They worry that increased access for fiduciaries could lead to a lack of transparency and accountability in health plan management, and may not adequately protect employee privacy.
The bill H.R. 9228, which aims to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to provide plan fiduciaries with access to de-identified health claims information, presents a significant potential conflict of interest for its sponsor, Robert Onder. His top donor industry, Health Professionals, has contributed a substantial $240 million, which directly aligns with the health-related subject matter of the bill. This raises concerns about whether the bill is being influenced by the financial interests of these donors rather than the public good. Additionally, the retired donor category, contributing $75 million, may also have indirect interests in health-related policies, further complicating the motivations behind the bill's sponsorship.
These industries are both affected by this bill and among the sponsor's top donors.
| Industry | Match Type | Related Subject | Donations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professionals (H01) | Sector | Health | $240,000,000 |
| Total from overlapping industries | $240,000,000 | ||
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE COUNCIL FKA MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ASSOCIATION | ZIEBART CONSULTING, LLC | $60,000 |
| CITY OF SOMERTON (AZ) | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $40,000 |
| CITY OF WILLISTON (ND) | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $30,000 |
| CAC, LLC | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | $30,000 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | $30,000 |
| CASTELION | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | $30,000 |
| APPLIED INTUITION | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | $20,000 |
| BUCKSKIN SANITARY DISTRICT | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $20,000 |
| CITY OF COTTONWOOD | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $20,000 |
| DOUGLAS COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 1 | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $20,000 |
| PAGE UTILITY ENTERPRISES | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $20,000 |
| HUDBAY MINERALS INC. | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $10,000 |
| US CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | undisclosed |
| CX2 | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | undisclosed |
| FISICA | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Robert Onder, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
