H.R. 9274 aims to require the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to create a database focused on gun violence prevention and public safety. This database is intended to collect and analyze data related to gun violence incidents to inform public health strategies and policies.
Supporters of H.R. 9274 have praised the bill for its potential to enhance public safety through data-driven approaches. They argue that establishing a comprehensive database will help identify trends in gun violence, leading to more effective prevention strategies and improved community safety.
Critics of H.R. 9274 have expressed concerns that the bill could lead to increased government surveillance and infringe on Second Amendment rights. Some opponents argue that the establishment of a gun violence database may be seen as a step toward gun control measures, which they believe could further polarize the debate on gun rights in the U.S.
The analysis of H.R. 9274, which aims to establish a gun violence prevention and public safety database, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor Valerie Foushee's top donor industries. The top donor industries do not appear to have a vested interest in gun violence prevention, suggesting that there is minimal risk of conflicts of interest arising from financial contributions. The lobbying activity related to this policy area includes various organizations, but none are directly linked to gun violence or public safety, further supporting the low risk assessment. The total lobbying amounts from these organizations do not indicate a concentrated effort to influence this specific legislation, as they represent a diverse range of interests.
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
