H.R. 9244 aims to establish regulations concerning how states can tax interstate commerce. This likely involves setting guidelines to prevent states from imposing unfair or excessive taxes on businesses operating across state lines, ensuring a more uniform approach to taxation for companies engaged in interstate trade.
Supporters of H.R. 9244 argue that the bill is necessary to foster a more equitable business environment, encouraging interstate commerce by reducing the tax burden on businesses. Advocates believe it will promote economic growth and streamline regulatory processes, making it easier for companies to operate across state lines.
Critics of H.R. 9244 contend that the bill may undermine state sovereignty by limiting states' ability to generate revenue through taxation. Some argue that it could disproportionately benefit larger corporations at the expense of state and local governments, potentially leading to funding shortfalls for essential services.
The bill H.R. 9244 focuses on regulating state taxation of interstate commerce, which does not directly intersect with the top donor industries of the sponsor, Pat Harrigan. His primary donors are from the health professionals sector, contributing a substantial $120 million, and the retired sector, contributing $37.5 million. Since there are no direct overlaps between the bill's subject matter and these industries, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal. Furthermore, the lobbying activity associated with this bill does not prominently feature health-related entities, further reducing the risk of conflict. The total lobbying amounts from various corporations, while significant, do not connect back to Harrigan's top donor industries, indicating that the financial influences on this legislation are likely to be more diverse and less tied to his primary funding sources.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VIASAT, INC. | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $80,000 |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $60,000 |
| NEXT GLOBAL CAPITAL, INC. OBO WHITEFOX DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $60,000 |
| STOLT TANKERS USA, INC. | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $50,000 |
| KALOGON, INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| THE ALLIANCE FOR SECURE AI ACTION | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| STREET SMARTS VR | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| NATILUS | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| RENEW CAPITAL | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $20,000 |
| PLUG POWER | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $20,000 |
| SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING CORPORATION | EAGLE POINT STRATEGIES LLC | $15,000 |
| OBJECT PHARMA | EAGLE POINT STRATEGIES LLC | $10,000 |
| SLEVIN ADVISORY LLC O/B/O THE IFP ACTION | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $10,000 |
| BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH (FORMERLY MERCY HEALTH) | BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH (FORMERLY MERCY HEALTH) | undisclosed |
| SWIFT CURRENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. | TRIAD STRATEGIES, LLC. | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Pat Harrigan, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
