H.R. 9273 is a bill that aims to mandate public colleges and universities, which receive funding from the Medical Student Education program, to incorporate training on menopause into their medical curriculum. This is intended to ensure that future healthcare providers are better equipped to understand and address menopause-related health issues in their patients.
Supporters of H.R. 9273 have praised the bill for recognizing the importance of menopause education in medical training. They argue that this initiative will help improve women's health care by ensuring that medical students are knowledgeable about menopause and can provide better support and treatment options for women experiencing this natural life transition.
Critics of H.R. 9273 have raised concerns about the potential for additional mandates on medical education, arguing that it could lead to a one-size-fits-all approach in training that may not address the diverse needs of all medical students. Some detractors also worry about the allocation of resources and whether this requirement could detract from other essential areas of medical training.
The analysis of H.R. 9273, which focuses on requiring training for medical students on menopause, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Valerie Foushee's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill. The lobbying activity in the healthcare policy area does not indicate significant financial influence from donors related to the bill's focus on menopause education. The highest lobbying amounts come from industries such as chemicals and technology, which do not have a direct connection to medical education or menopause. This suggests a low risk of conflicts of interest, as the financial interests of the sponsor's donors do not appear to directly influence the legislative intent of the bill.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC | SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC | $260,000 |
| ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE COUNCIL FKA MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ASSOCIATION | ZIEBART CONSULTING, LLC | $60,000 |
| ORGANIC PRODUCE ASSOCIATION | THE RUSSELL GROUP, INC. | $50,000 |
| GRAVITICS | TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES LLC | $30,000 |
| LIVINGSTON INTERNATIONAL INC | VENABLE LLP | $30,000 |
| CITY OF WILLISTON (ND) | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $30,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS | $28,000 |
| S&P GLOBAL F/K/A IHS MARITIME & TRADE | VENABLE LLP | $20,000 |
| TOWN OF TUSAYAN | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $10,000 |
| TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE | TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS | NATIONAL RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL REGISTRIES, INC. | VENABLE LLP | undisclosed |
| ARISTEIA STRATEGIC ADVISORS, LLC | ARISTEIA STRATEGIC ADVISORS, LLC | undisclosed |
| US CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | undisclosed |
| CX2 | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Valerie Foushee, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
