H.R. 9231 aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to classify certain substances as unsafe for use in food contact materials. This means that the bill seeks to restrict or ban the use of specific chemicals or materials that could potentially leach into food and pose health risks to consumers.
Supporters of H.R. 9231 argue that the bill is a crucial step towards ensuring food safety and protecting public health. They praise the legislation for prioritizing consumer safety and taking proactive measures to eliminate harmful substances from the food supply.
Critics of H.R. 9231 express concerns that the bill may impose unnecessary restrictions on manufacturers and could lead to increased costs for food producers. Some argue that the legislation might stifle innovation in food packaging and create challenges for businesses that rely on specific materials deemed unsafe.
The analysis of H.R. 9231, sponsored by Janice Schakowsky, indicates no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter regarding food contact substances and the sponsor's top donor industries. While there is lobbying activity in the policy area, the contributions from entities such as Monroe Energy, LLC ($10,000) and Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. ($10,000) do not directly correlate with the bill's focus on food safety regulations. The lobbying contributions appear to be from organizations with broader interests rather than specific ties to the bill's provisions. Therefore, the potential for conflicts of interest remains low, as the financial support does not suggest a direct influence on the legislative outcome regarding food safety.
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 |
| 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 |
| STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 420 | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $12,000 |
| 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 Janice Schakowsky, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
